OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
International Business Major (B.B.A.) |
Major code BB6132
College of Business
Management
Copeland Hall 214
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2042
www.ohio.edu/business/
Mike Geringer, contact person
geringer@ohio.edu
Program Overview
In today’s global economy, all businesses–whether large or small–are affected by international competitors and global events. Success in the global marketplace will depend on the capabilities of managers to understand the structures and processes that underlie international business, and who develop the skills and attitudes consistent with leading and managing teams and organizations within complex, multicultural contexts. The international business major is designed to provide this understanding and to develop the requisite competencies of global business leaders.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Graduates of the international business major are prepared to accept international assignments that arise during their early career path in their primary field of study, as well as to pursue domestic postings that involve a range of international and cross-cultural dimensions. These can include positions involving such activities as exporting and importing, international supply chain management, human resource management, international marketing and sales, international market analysis and entry, management of international projects and virtual team environments, and work involving a range of governmental or nongovernmental organizations.
Requirements
University-wide Graduation Requirements
Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide page.
College-Level Requirements for the College of Business
View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Business.
College of Business (COB) Requirements
Individual Core Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- ACCT 1010 - Foundations of Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- ACCT 1020 - Decision Making with Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- BA 1500 - Introduction to Business Communication and Professional Skills Credit Hours: 3
- BA 2000 - Career Management Strategies Credit Hours: 1
- BUSL 2550 - The Legal Environment of Business Credit Hours: 3
- FIN 3000 - Introduction to Corporate Finance Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 3200 - Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 4800J - Business Strategy Credit Hours: 3
- QBA 1720 - Introduction to Information Analysis and Descriptive Analytics Credit Hours: 3
- QBA 2720 - Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
Copeland Core
Complete the following courses:
- BA 1000 - Introduction to the College of Business Credit Hours: 1
- BA 1100 - Introduction to Business and Ethical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
- UC 1500 - Student Transition Seminar Credit Hours: .5 - 1
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OR
- UC 1900 - Learning Community Seminar Credit Hours: 1
Business Cluster Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- BA 2500 - Strategic Business Communication Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 2100 - Introduction to Management and Organization Credit Hours: 3
- MIS 2020 - Business Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
- MKT 2400 - Introduction to Marketing Management Credit Hours: 3
Non-Business Required Hours
Every COB major must complete a minimum of 30 hours of classwork outside of the College of Business. The remaining hours consist of elective classes taken outside of the College of Business.
Individual Non-Business Required Courses
Complete the following courses:
- ECON 1030 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 1040 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 1350 - Survey of Calculus Credit Hours: 4
Cultural Perspectives
Cultural Perspectives courses prepare you for active participation in multicultural business contexts in the US and globally. Through these courses, you will learn cultural self-awareness, cultural frameworks, empathy, communications, curiosity, and openness.
B.B.A. candidates are required to complete a minimum of six total credit hours of coursework designated as:
- BRICKS Intercultural Explorations and/or
- BRICKS Diversity & Practice
Students who complete one of the following College of Business international experience programs will fulfill the Cultural Perspectives requirement:
- Global Consulting Program
- Ohio International Consulting Program
Ethical Perspectives
Ethical Perspectives courses prepare you to make difficult decisions when ethical considerations are involved and when the answers are not straightforward. Through these courses, you will learn to recognize and evaluate ethical issues and use ethical self-awareness, perspectives, and concepts to make ethical decisions.
B.B.A. candidates are required to complete a minimum of four total credit hours of coursework designated as BRICKS Ethics & Reasoning .
Internship Requirement
Complete 1 hour of internship credit from the following:
- ACCT 4910 - Internship Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- BA 3500 - Ohio International Consulting Program Credit Hours: 6
- BA 3910 - Internship Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- BA 4910 - Internship Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- BA 4920 - International Business Experience Credit Hours: 3 - 6
- MGT 3730 - Entrepreneurial Business Consulting Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 4910 - Internship Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- MIS 4910 - Internship Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- MKT 4910 - Sales Internship Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- MKT 4919 - Marketing Internship Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- SASM 3910 - Internship in Sport Management Credit Hours: 1 - 12
International Business Program Requirements
Students are required to complete one international immersion experience of substantial length and scope (6 weeks or more) or two international immersions of short length (less than 6 weeks) in approved programs, such as:
- Study abroad
- Ohio International Consulting Program (OICP)
- Ohio Export Internship Program (OEIP)
- Global Consulting Program (GCP)
- AIESEC internship
- GLC International Collaborative Consulting Project
- Approved International internship
This requirement may be waived for students from another country who are studying at Ohio University as international students.
International Business Core
Complete the following:
- MGT 3600 - Introduction to International Business Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 3650 - International Market Assessment and Entry Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 4640 - Cross-Cultural Leadership and Management Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 4650 - Transnational Strategy, Organization and Leadership Credit Hours: 3
International Finance and Trade Track
Complete the following course:
- FIN 4550 - International Finance Credit Hours: 3
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Choose two from the following courses:
- ECON 2400 - International Trade Relations and Applications Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3400 - International Trade Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3410 - International Monetary Systems Credit Hours: 3
- FIN 3200 - Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Modeling Credit Hours: 3
- MIS 2800 - Business Intelligence and Information Management Credit Hours: 3
International Entrepreneurship Track
Complete the following course:
- MGT 3740 - Ideation and Business Models Credit Hours: 3
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Choose one of the following courses:
- ACCT 3770 - Entrepreneurial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 3750 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3
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Choose one of the following courses:
- MGT 3710 - Business Plan Design Credit Hours: 3
- MGT 3730 - Entrepreneurial Business Consulting Credit Hours: 3
International Marketing Track
Complete the following courses:
- MKT 3790 - Marketing Research Credit Hours: 3
- MKT 4410 - International Marketing Credit Hours: 3
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Choose one of the following courses:
- MGT 3270 - Sustainable Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3
- MKT 3580 - Foundations of Professional Sales Credit Hours: 3
- MKT 4040 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3