B.B.A. in International Business

International Business Major

Globalization of our economy continues at an increasing rate, creating the need for individuals well-versed in the intricacies of conducting business across borders. As a result, courses offered in this major are interdisciplinary, integrating international and foreign language studies with business principles, including the study of management functions, policies and practices of international enterprises. International business graduates enter a people-oriented career that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work well on multicultural teams.

The major in international business at St. Mary's University is designed for students who are interested in seeking careers in the global arena. Individuals interested in management practices around the world, international behavior, and challenges for multinational corporations in foreign social, political and economic environments should consider this major.

BBA International Business Degree Plan (120 hours)
Core Requirements (42 hours)
First Year Seminar3
First Year Seminar
Freshmen Composition I3
Rhetoric and Composition
Rhetoric and Composition for International Students
Literature3
Any EN 23XX literature course
History3
Any 1000, 2000, or 3000-level HS course
Social Science6
Introductory Macroeconomic Theory
Introductory Microeconomic Theory
Mathematics3
Finite Mathematics
Natural or Physical Sciences3
Fine Arts3
Foreign Language 6
Intermediate level of any foreign language (xx 2311 and xx 2312) or (PR 2317 and PR 2318)
Philosophy - Self3
Intro to Philosophy
Philosophy - Ethics3
Foundations of Ethics
Theology - God3
Introduction to Theology
Intermediate Theology3
Any TH 33xx course
Greehey School of Business Common Body of Knowledge (45 hours)
BA 1301Principles of Business I3
BA 1302Principles of Business II3
MT 2306Business Statistics3
AC 2301Financial Accounting3
AC 2302Managerial Accounting3
BA 3351The Legal Environment of Business3
MN 3330Organizational Behavior3
QM 3321Business Analytics3
IB 3321US Business in an Interdependent World3
QM 3330Management Infor Systems3
MK 3310Principles of Marketing3
FN 3310Principles of Finance3
QM 4330Operations Management3
BA 4334Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility3
BA 4380Strategic Management3
International Business Major Required Courses (27 hours)
IB 4351International Finance3
IB 4352International Marketing3
IB 4358International Management3
IB 4390Seminar in International Business3
Select one 3000-level foreign language course3
IB 4353International Market Analysis3
IB 4357Global Supply Chain Management3
IB 4370Int'l Marketing Exper Prac I3
IB 4371Int'l Marketing Exper Prac II3
Electives (3)
An elective can be any course taken from any discipline.3
Total Semester Hours120

All prerequisites (MT 1305, MT 2306, EC 2301, EC 2303, AC 2301 (or AC 2310), AC 2302 (or AC 2320)), and business courses must be completed with a "C" grade or higher.

 This is a recommended degree plan subject to changes. Please meet with your advisor on regular basis.

First Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
FYE 13013BA 13023
BA 13013EC 23013
EN 13113MT 23063
MT 13053PL 13013
Fine Arts3Literature3
 15 15
Second Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
Natural or Physical Science3MN 33303
History3MK 33103
AC 23013AC 23023
EC 23033IB 33213
Foreign Language (2000 level)3Foreign Language (2000 Level)3
 15 15
Third Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
FN 33103BA 33513
QM 33303QM 43303
IB 43523IB 43533
IB 43583IB 43703
QM 33213TH 13013
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallSemester HoursSpringSemester Hours
PL 23013Theology3
Professional Foreign Language (3000 Level)3IB 43543
BA 43803BA 43343
IB 43513IB 43903
IB 43573IB 43713
 15 15
Total Semester Hours 120

All prerequisites (MT 1305, MT 2306, EC 2301, EC 2303, AC 2301 (or AC 2310), AC 2302 (or AC 2320)), and business courses must be completed with a "C" grade or higher.