International Business Administration: BS

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The Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration (IBA) recognizes that the growing economic interdependence among nations has created an acute awareness of the need for international course offerings. This program addresses the growing worldwide demand for graduates with greater managerial capability in transnational business and economics. The IBA program prepares you for advanced study and entry-level professional positions in the international business arena. Courses in this program provide a liberal, global-centric and intercultural education, and place a strong emphasis on the practical applications of business knowledge in the international environment. Students in the MGSM IBA Program will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experiences by doing an internship in an industry of interest, thereby gaining an up-to-date awareness of the latest trends and developments in the globally integrated economy.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand the interdisciplinary theoretical foundation that underlies the practice of business and management, in both the domestic and international arenas,
Apply pertinent theories and principles in the conceptualization and design of business and management projects, programs and campaigns,
Understand and able to apply systemic and critical thinking skills to the analysis and design of business and management projects, programs and campaigns,
Demonstrate a world view that reflects cultural appreciation and sensitivity and a sense of equity and social justice related to business and management,
Interpret and apply business, communication and management theories and principles in diverse organizational, workplace, cultural and international leadership situations,
Gain a competency in consulting with and leading clients through the business and management planning process from conceptualization to implementation,
Understand the impact of technology on communication related to international business and management,
Demonstrate creativity and innovation in conceptualizing, designing and implementing international business and management projects, programs and campaigns,
Design and implement pertinent written, spoken and visual strategies and tactics for business and management projects, programs and campaigns,
Assess and evaluate the outcome(s) of an implemented business and management project, campaign or program

Degree Requirements 120 units

Transfer Requirements 60 units

Students may enter Alliant with 45 units but will be required to take additional courses to those listed in the Degree Completion Requirements. Students who have completed at least 24 credits are qualified to attend Alliant’s Open University to earn the additional required credits needed for enrollment into the Bachelor’s Program. (See “Open University Program ” for details.)

Degree Completion Requirements 60 units

General Education 6 units

ENG 3303 - Writing for the Professions or other approved elective
Social Science Elective

Major 39 units

Upper Division Courses

BUS 3030 - e-Business
BUS 4090 - Strategic Management
BUS 4990 - Capstone
FIN 3010 - Principles of Finance
FIN 4010 - International Managerial Finance
IBA 3000 - International Business
IBA 4020 - International Economics and Trade
IST 3020 - Information and Technology Management
MGT 3010 - Overview of Management Practice
MGT 4030 - Cross-Cultural Management
MKT 3010 - Principles of Marketing
MKT 4010 - International Marketing
SEN 4910 - Internship or
Upper Division Business Elective
One Upper Division Business Elective (3 units)

MGSM Undergraduate Degree Concentrations (or Minor) 12 units

The following concentrations are available to students who are seeking an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree. Students who do not wish to have a concentration will select 12 units of upper division courses in consultation with their Academic Advisor.

Finance

FIN 4010 - International Managerial Finance (Students enrolled in the International Business program select an upper division elective in consultation with their Academic Advisor.)
FIN 4020 - Corporate Finance
FIN 4030 - Investments
FIN 4040 - Money and Capital Markets

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

PSY 3142 - Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
ORG 6320 - Organizational Behavior *
ORG 8122 - Personnel and Work Psychology *
ORG 8220 - Human Resource Management *
* Senior business majors are eligible to enroll in graduate courses with instructor and graduate program director approval. In most cases, students with a 3.5 GPA or higher for the entire graduate career or for at least 15 units at Alliant will be allowed to enroll in specified graduate courses if there is space available and if the student has completed the prerequisites.

Information Systems and Technology Management

International Relations

Management

Choose four courses:

Marketing

MKT 4010 - International Marketing (Students enrolled in the International Business program select an upper division elective in consultation with their Academic Advisor.)
MKT 4020 - Marketing Research
MKT 4030 - Marketing Communications and Buyer Behavior
MKT 4050 - Services Marketing

International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Sustainable Management

Accelerated Path to the MBA

Seniors who have at least a 3.0 GPA may take up to three graduate-level courses as undergraduates and have those courses applied toward the completion of the Bachelor’s degree. With a grade of B or better in the graduate courses, the credit may be also applied toward the MBA at the Marshall Goldsmith School of Management. This means that a student can start the MBA already having earned up to 9 units of graduate credit.