2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Business Administration: International Business, BBA


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University Requirement (2 hours)


General Education (35 Hours)


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(3 hours of foreign language and ECON 2103 - Principles of Microeconomics  are required)

International Curriculum (12 Hours)


Select one of the following three study abroad options:

Semester Abroad Option


If spending a semester abroad, the student, with help from their advisor and approval of the dean, will select 12 credits of international business classes and/or international relations classes offered by the host university during that term and complete required Leave of Absence Form and Request for Transfer of Credit Form as needed. In order for a course to transfer to SAU, student must receive a C or above or the equivalent grade as approved by the Dean of the Rankin College of Business. The 12 hours earned as part of the study abroad are exempt from the residency requirement if they are part of the last 24 hours completed by the student.

Internship Abroad Option


For an internship abroad, 3 hours of internship credit plus 9 hours of international electives will be required. International electives offered at SAU can be selected from the list below. International students will complete an internship in the United States. All other students will complete an internship abroad with approval from the internship coordinator and dean of the Rankin College of Business.

Short-Term Study Abroad Option


The short-term study abroad trip must be led by SAU faculty or approved program. Students will receive 3 hours of credit from travel trip (MGMT 4313 - International Studies and Field Experience ) and select an additional 9 hours of international electives from the options offered below.

Additional Foreign Language Course (3 Hours)


Upper-Level Business Electives (12 Hours)


Electives (2 Hours)


Total Hours - 120


International Business Double Major


Students may pair this with another major in the Rankin College of Business. They will need to complete the abroad component, international curriculum, and foreign language. They can complete the double major with 135 hours.

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