Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in International Business 

The B.S.B.A. in International Business prepares students to function in entry- and mid-level positions in firms actively engaged in trading across international borders, or to begin a career in the international civil service or international legal profession.  This program, conducted in cooperation with the Modern Foreign Languages Department, seeks to prepare the graduate culturally and socially, as well as professionally, for this rapidly expanding field of employment.

In order to accomplish this goal, students in the international business major become proficient in the use of Chinese, French, or Spanish through an extensive exposure to the foreign language.  Additionally, students are exposed to a broad range of issues which emphasize cultural differences as well as similarities.  Majors will be prepared for employment in positions requiring significant foreign travel, which is also encouraged during the student's academic career through study abroad programs. 

Requirements for a B.S.B.A. in International Business (81-82 credits) 
(This total is reduced by 8 hours if student is placed at the FRE/SPN 2130 level.) 

ACC 2010.  Financial Accounting (3)
ACC 2020.  Managerial Accounting (3)
BUA 2990.  Business Communications and Professional Development (3)
BUA 3050.  Business Law (3)
BUA 4990.  Strategic Management (3)
ECO 2030.  Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECO 2050.  Principles of Microeconomics (3)
FIN 3010.    Financial Management (3)
MFL 3010.   Intercultural Perspectives in Business (4)
MGT 2220.  Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (3)
MGT 3280.  Operations and Supply Chain Management (3)
MIS 1100.    Information Technology for Decision Support (3)
MKT 2110.   Principles of Marketing (3)
MTH 1310.  Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (4) OR MTH 1410 Calculus I (4)
PHL 2043.   Business Ethics (4)
STS 2610.   Quantitative Methods (4)

Choose two of the following:

ECO 3460.   International Economics (4)
ECO 4430.  Comparative Economics (4)
MKT 3750.  International Marketing (3)

Take these language courses:*
FRE/SPN 2010.  Intermediate Language I (4)
FRE/SPN 2020.  Intermediate Language II (4)
FRE/SPN 2130.  Readings/Conversation/Culture (name varies by language) (4)
FRE/SPN 3030 or SPN 3040.  Civilization (name varies by language) (4)
FRE/SPN 2140.  Grammar Review (2)
FRE/SPN 3180.  Business Language (4)

OR these language courses:*
CHI 1013.  Chinese Calligraphy and Phonetics (1)
CHI 2010.  Intermediate Chinese I (4)
CHI 2020.  Intermediate Chinese II (4)
CHI 2050.  Oral Communication (4)
CHI 2080.  Grammar and Compostition (4)
CHI 3180.  Chinese for Business (4)

*It is recommended that students take PSC 2710 and a world religion course as part of their general education courses.

Note: For the majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship, and International Business, at least 50 percent of traditional business credit hours in these majors must be completed at High Point University.  Traditional business subjects include courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BUA, ECO, ENT, FIN, MGT, MIS, MKT and SMG.

The School of Business and Modern Foreign Languages Department faculty support student involvement in cross-cultural experiences.  Students are encouraged to study in foreign cultural environments through numerous student exchange programs, summer travel abroad programs, and the Study Abroad program.