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International Business Courses

I B 101 - International Intellectual and Cultural Events (1 hour)
Introduction to international events, other cultures, and the globalized nature of business environments. Presentations from various international groups on campus. Participation in international cultural events in the community. Pass/Fail.

I B 204 - Business in Chinese Culture (3 hours)
Gen. Ed. NW
Overview of sociocultural, religious, historical, economic, and political contexts as these impact ways that business is conducted in China. Examination of the blend of traditional value systems, Communist ideology, and global modernization as influences on contemporary commercial practices in and with China. In-country visits to observe cultural sites and business activities. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or ECO 221 (or equivalent); sophomore standing.

I B 205 - Business in Indian Culture (3 hours)
Gen. Ed. NW
Overview of sociocultural, religious, historical, economic, and political contexts as these impact ways that business is conducted in India. Examination of the blend of traditional value systems and global modernization as influences on contemporary commercial practices in and with India. In-country visits to observe cultural sites and business activities. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or ECO 221 (or equivalent); sophomore standing

I B 206 - Introduction to International Business (2 hours)
Framework for analyzing and comparing business institutions and practices in selected world regions and/or countries with those in the United States. Application of the framework to relevant case studies/or site visits to international firms and organizations. Prerequisite: six hours of business and/or economics courses.

I B 208 - Business in Mexican Culture (3 hours)
Gen. Ed. NW
Overview of anthropological, cultural, religious, historical, economic and political contexts in which Mexican business takes place. Examination of the blending of indigenous and European influences on modern-day Mexican commercial practices. In-country visits to observe cultural sites and commercial interactions. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or ECO 221 (or equivalent); sophomore standing.

I B 323 - International Financial Management (3 hours)
Financial characteristics of international business. International exchange, liquidity, markets, investments, and banking, in context of historical development, environmental characteristics, economic factors, political systems, and legal constraints. Emphasis on exchange rate exposure management. Cross listed as FIN 323. Prerequisite: ATG 158; ECO 222; junior/senior standing.

I B 346 - Global Marketing Management (3 hours)

I B 390 - International Monetary Economics (3 hours)
Adjustments in the world monetary economy including the balance of payments adjustments and equilibrium and disequilibrium in the foreign exchange markets. Cross listed as ECO 390. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or 222; junior standing.

I B 391 - International Trade (3 hours)
Welfare implications of international trade; balance of payments; equilibrium and disequilibrium; external and domestic policy effects on the balance of payments and welfare; international trade and financial cooperation among nations. Cross listed as ECO 391. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or 221; ECO 222; junior standing.

I B 400 - Topics in International Business (1-3 hours)
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic and prerequisites stated in current Schedule of Classes. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours credit under different topics. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor.

I B 402 - Global Trade Management (3 hours)

I B 498 - Independent Study in International Business (1-3 hours)
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: junior/senior standing and approval of international business coordinator.

I B 656 - International Business Administration (3 hours)
Impact of economic, cultural, legal/political, institutional, and competitive issues on the management of international and global business operations. Adjustment of strategic and tactical entry mode, marketing, production, human resources, and financial decisions to macroenvironmental constraints in selected world regions and markets. Case studies and reports. Prerequisites: BMA 620 or MTG 624 or consent of instructor; consent of director of graduate programs.

I B 658 - Topics in International Business (1-3 hours)
Topics of special interest which may vary each time the course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes.

I B 660 - Readings in International Business (1-3 hours)
Individual readings for qualified students, under the guidance of a member of the faculty. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and director of graduate programs.