International Business (International Studies)

• Insight on Studying Abroad : Unfortunately some of our students make it abroad then realize they cannot register for courses during Early Registration because they never filed a graduation plan. To avoid the same plight, read our Insight on Studying Abroad (pdf). If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact an advisor.

For International Studies or International Business Advising: Cassandra Casperson will be seeing students by appointment and by walk in. You will find walk in dates and times on the calendar to the left. If you have a quick question or an issue that should take 15 minutes or less, you MUST come during walk in times. Appointment times are strictly for students that have more time involved issues such as needing to file a graduation plan; needing advising for Study Abroad; etc.

For Walk Ins, come to 214 Switzler Hall during one of the scheduled walk in times. Please do not come in the last half hour of the scheduled times or you will run the risk of not being seen. Use walk in times for quick questions taking 15 minutes or less.

For Appointment times, call Cassandra Casperson directly at 884-5717, or our office at 882-6060, to schedule an appointment. Appointments will only be approved for a 30 minute duration and only for issues that are more time intensive such as completing a graduation plan or discussing Study Abroad. If you are late by more than 5 minutes, you will be asked to schedule another appointment.

NOTE: If you need to complete and file a graduation plan, please do not attempt to do this during the first week of classes or Early Registration. We are extremely busy during those times and we would not be able to give you the attention you deserve.

Attn: International Business Students! You must file a graduation plan with Arts and Science by the time you have 55 credit hours but you must be accepted into Business before we can do a graduation plan with our office. So see a Business advisor first! You will find more information on this process in the guidelines for getting a degree in International Business.

Welcome to International Business

The University offers a dual degree program in International Business. The degree is a BSBA with an emphasis in International Business. That is, the graduate will receive two different degrees - one a B.A. in International Studies, the other a B.S. in Business. This very popular degree program is designed to accommodate pre-professional interests as well as provide a sound foundation for more advanced study at the graduate level. This degree is especially attractive for students planning to pursue careers in international business, trade and diplomacy, international law, development, technical assistance and humanitarian relief and similar fields.

Because the student is receiving two degrees, the student must meet the graduation requirements for both The College of Business and the College of Arts and Science. This is done under the close supervision of two academic advisors. If this is your interest, you are advised to consult with either an advisor in the College of business or the advisor in the International Studies Program. You will need to complete two different graduation plans.

The general rule of thumb is that you should begin with the College of Business, because there are certain requirements that must be completed before you are admitted to the degree program. They can best advise you of these requirements.

30 of the last 36 hours of coursework must be completed here on campus.

Degree Requirements

See Degree requirements (pdf) and Arts & Science Foundation Requirements.
Also note the following:

Course Suggestions for International Studies Students

See Course Suggestions (pdf), updated frequently, for ideas about potential courses.

Capstone

Management 4970 serves as your capstone course.

Study Abroad Experience

Before students study abroad, they must have completed a graduation plan with the International Studies/International Business advisor. If the student hasn't completed 55 hours yet, they still need to do the preliminary graduation plan paperwork. If you reach 55 hours and have not filed a graduation plan with Arts and Science, you risk having a hold put on your registration. If you are overseas and want to participate in Early Registration, you may not be able to if you have not completed the proper paperwork before you leave. Furthermore, if you have questions or concerns about courses and we have nothing in our office on you, we will not be able to help advise you.

Students must study abroad for a minimum of 4 weeks. Prior to their overseas studies participation, students must have completed at least one course related to the country in which they plan to study. Students who are unable to participate in the study abroad program must contact Special Degree Programs Office to discuss alternative requirements.

It is important that students who major in this program maintain regular access to their emails since this is the primary way we communicate with the students in our program.