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International Business - BA, BS


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Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

Department of Marketing and Strategy

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  • For more information about International Business, see the website.
  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.

 

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link
NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1050: College Algebra (QL) .

 

Admission Requirements for this Program

Direct Admit: Freshmen

Admitted to USU in Good Standing

  • Top 10% of high school class
  • 3.7+ High School GPA
  • 28+ ACT/1250+ SAT score
  • 3.5+ High School GPA AND 24+ ACT/1090+ SAT score
    • Accounting majors: 3.6+ High School GPA and 26+ ACT/1170+ SAT

 

Transfer students from other institutions

Option 1:

24+ post-high school credits

3.5+ overall GPA

Option 2:

The following courses with a grade of C or higher: 

2.00 overall GPA 

*The first offering of DATA 1100  will be in Fall 2020. Students who complete DATA 2100  prior to Fall 2020 will not be required to take DATA 1100 .

Complete the Huntsman School Admissions Application by the deadlines of December 1 for spring semester, April 1 for summer semester, and July 1 for fall semester.

First Year (30 credits)

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ECN 1500: Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI)    3   minimum C grade required ECN 2010: Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS)   3   minimum C grade required
ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)    3     ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3    
MATH 1050: College Algebra (QL)   4     ACCT 2010: Financial Accounting Principles   3   minimum C grade required
USU 1010: University Connections   2 This recommended course starts the week prior to fall semester and is completed after the first 3 weeks of fall semester. DATA 2100: Data and Information in Business   3   minimum C grade required
DATA 1100: Excel for Business Analysis   1   minimum C grade required
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA)   3   Electives 2  
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Second Year (30 credits)

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ACCT 2020: Managerial Accounting Principles   3   minimum C grade required BUS 3200: Business Communication (CI)   3   minimum C grade required
MGT 3050: Foundations of Business: Capitalism, Markets, and Innovation   3   minimum C grade required DATA 3300: Introduction to Modern Data Analytics (QI)   3   minimum C grade required
DATA 3100: Making Decisions with Data   3   minimum C grade required MGT 2050: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business   3   minimum C grade required
Breadth Humanities (BHU)   3   MGT 3700: Operations Management   2-3   minimum B- grade required
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)   3   Breadth Life Science (BLS)   3  
      Elective 1  
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Undeclared students should apply to the Jon M. Huntsman School during this semester at http://huntsman.usu.edu/apply/.

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Third Year (30 credits)

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

FIN 3200: Financial Management     3   minimum B- grade required FIN 3400: Corporate Finance (QI)    3    minimum B- grade required
MSLE 3500: Fundamentals of Marketing     3   minimum B- grade required ECN 3400: Introduction to Global Economic Institutions and Business Environment (DSS)   3    
MGT 4790: Managing Global Value Chains   2     MSLE 3820: International Management (DSS)   2    
MGT 3830: International Law   2   minimum C grade required MSLE 3800: Leadership   2   minimum C grade required
Minor Course  3   International Business Elective 3  
Elective 2   Elective 2  
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Fourth Year (30 credits)

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

FIN 4300: International Finance   3     MSLE 4890: Strategic Planning and Execution (CI)   3    
MSLE 4050: International Marketing   2     International Business Elective  3  
MSLE 3890: Systems Strategy and Problem Solving   2     International Business Elective 3  
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)   3   Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC)   3  
Minor Course 3   Minor Course 3  
Elective 2        
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Students should apply for graduation at http://www.usu.edu/registrar/htm/graduation/apply-online.

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University Studies Requirements for Major

Students must complete the General Education Requirements .

Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements .

  • Elective credits needed will be determined on an individual basis (a student with continuing education, AP credits, and language credits may not require additional elective credits).
  • An approved international experience is required for this major:
    • Global Learning Experience/Summer Program is recommended between the student’s sophomore and junior year, or
    • MSLE 4250  Advanced Internship (international) is recommended between the student’s junior and senior year
  • Students must declare a minor or a double major.
  • A 2.5 overall and major GPA is required to meet graduation requirements for the Huntsman School of Business.

Business Acumen


All acumen courses must have a minimum grade of C unless otherwise stated.

Double Major/Minor Required


A double major or minor is required for the International Business major. Any Huntsman Business major or minor may be used OR many from other colleges. 

International Experience Required


An international experience is required and can be fulfilled by an approved international work experience, internship, traditional Study Abroad, Go Global experience, SEED experience, or living in an international country for 3 months or longer. Internship credit (MSLE 4250 ) can be applied to the SEED experience. Students should contact their advisor for details. 

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