Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement

Bachelor of Arts Degree

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:

1. Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
   Or
2. Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of COMD 4920  and COMD 4780 , and by passing an exit interview.
   Or
3. Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
   Or
4. Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.

For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:

1. Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
   Or
2. TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.

Huntsman School of Business Acumen (40 credits)

All majors in the Department of Management must complete the following business acumen, in addition to the specific courses listed for the major. Prior to Huntsman School of Business admission, ECN 1500 , ENGL 2010  and STAT 2300  must be completed with a grade of C or better.

• ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles 3
• ACCT 2020 - Managerial Accounting Principles 3
• ECN 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI) 3
• ECN 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3
• ECN 3400 - Introduction to Global Economic Institutions and Business Environment (DSS) 3
• FIN 3400 - Corporate Finance (QI) 3
• MGT 2050 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 3
• MGT 3110 - Managing Organizations and People (DSS) 3
• MGT 3500 - Fundamentals of Marketing 3
• MGT 3700 - Operations Management 3
• MIS 2100 - Principles of Management Information Systems 3
• MIS 3200 - Business Communication (CI) 3
• STAT 2300 - Business Statistics (QL) 4

International Business Major (30 credits)

The international business major develops the skills and knowledge needed to provide leadership in the global marketplace. This requires not only being able to manage customers, products, and processes in global supply chains, but also understanding the social, political, and cultural dimensions of business in an international environment. Before continuing with the required courses, students must receive a grade of B- or better in FIN 3400 , MGT 3500  and MGT 3700 . For the BA degree in International Business, students must complete 21 credits of required courses, 6 credits of supporting coursework, and one 3-credit elective course (as shown below). In addition to coursework requirements, students are required to demonstrate competence in a second language, and complete an international experience. Competence in a second language can be demonstrated by one of the following: (1) successful completion of a minor or major in a second language; (2) passing 16 semester credits of a second language at an accredited college or university; (3) passing a language challenge competency exam and successfully completing the next higher class; (4) successful completion of the BYU Language Test (minimum of 16 credits); or (5) completion of 16 credits from the Intensive English Language Institute or attainment of a TOEFL score of at least 173 computerized, 500 paper/pencil, or 61 on the iBT.

The international experience can be fulfilled by meeting one of the following requirements:

1. Demonstration of international work experience or completion of an internship. The work experience/internship is either to be completed overseas or to provide substantial and approved international experience. It is to be of no less than nine weeks in duration.
   
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2. Completion of a minimum of one semester of study at an approved overseas institute of higher education or participation in an approved overseas study tour.

Minimum University Requirements