College of Business
Department of Marketing & International Business
150 Morris Hall
Phone: 507-389-2967
Chair: Kevin Elliott
Kenneth A. Anglin, Linda K. Anglin, H. Turgut Guvenli, Mark Hall, M. Anaam Hashmi, Basil Janavaras, Ann T. Kuzma, John R. Kuzma, Tom List, Richard Young
The international business program offers an integrated undergraduate degree. The objective of the program is to train and prepare students to compete and excel in today's increasingly interdependent global economy.
International Business minor is designed to complement the student's major field of study and enhance his/her career opportunities. It is strongly recommended to students in business administration, marketing, management, aviation management, finance, accounting, computer science, language, political science, history, geography, and other related areas.
Admission to a major in the College of Business typically occurs at the beginning of the student's junior year. Once admitted students may choose to pursue a degree in one or more of the following COB majors: Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, or Marketing. Multiple criteria will be considered for admission to a major in the College of Business. Admission is competitive; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Deadlines for application are: October 1 for Spring Semester and March 1 for Fall Semester.
Choose one of the following:
Select three courses from one of the following business function areas:
Choose one of the following:
Required Minor: None
Choose four courses from the following:
IBUS 419 IBUS 428 IBUS 448 IBUS 469 IBUS 485 IBUS 490 BLAW 453
Academic Advising: Students will initially receive their advising from the professional advisors in the College of Business Advising Center. When a student applies to the College of Business, they will be assigned a faculty advisor in the major area of study. Questions regarding the assignment of advisors can be answered in the College of Business Advising Center, 151 Morris Hall, telephone: 507-389-2963.
Information Technology Initiative: Students with a major or minor in the College of Business are required to obtain a notebook computer with a standard set of applications from the Campus Computer Store at Minnesota State University. Students who are majoring in other colleges may be able to enroll in non-notebook classes as they are offered. For further information, please refer to the College of Business section at the front of this bulletin.
College of Business Policies: Students who are business minors, non-business majors or those who are not seeking a four year degree may take up to 24 credits in the College of Business. Students must be admitted to a College of Business major to be granted a Bachelor of Science degree in any College of Business major.
Residency: Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 resident credits at the upper division (300-400) level in the College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Transfer students pursuing a major or minor in the College of Business must complete at least 50% (one-half) of their major or minor coursework at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
GPA Policy: Students must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C) on the total courses taken in the College of Business and a 2.25 overall GPA to meet graduation requirements.
P/N Grading Policy: No more than one-fourth of a student's major shall consist of P/N grades.
Assessment Policy: The College of Business believes that the ongoing assessment of its programs makes a vital contribution to the quality of those programs and to student learning. Student Participation is an important and expected part of the assessment process.
Student Organizations: The International Business Organization operates on both a professional and personal level. IBO creates cultural awareness and provides interaction among students and international business professionals. IBO members participate in conferences, business tours, annual trips, meetings and social activities.
The Council of Student Business Organizations (COSBO) which is comprised of the presidents of the nine organizations and the college representative to the Student Senate, works directly with the Dean's office in the coordination of activities of the various organizations and sponsors activities of their own.
Internships. Students are encouraged to participate in business and industrial organizations through intern programs. Internships are available during the junior or senior years. Students interested in internships should interview early with the internship coordinator for enrollment in this program.
IBUS 201 (0) Second Year Experience
F, S
IBUS 380 (3) Principles of International Business
International dimensions of business: global business environment (economic, cultural, legal, political) and international business functions (management, marketing, finance, exporting, importing).
Pre: Junior Standing F, S
IBUS 419 (3) International Business Seminar
Topics on current developments in international business, technology, and legislation.
Pre: IBUS 380 F
IBUS 428 (3) International Marketing
Managerial approach to marketing decision making in multicultural market situations.
Pre: MRKT 310, IBUS 380 F
IBUS 448 (3) International Business Management
This course examines cross-cultural differences in business practices. Among the topics covered are the differences in management styles, multiculturalism, international negotiations, as well as international human resource issues, social responsibility and ethics in a global context, international labor relations, cultural synergy and multicultural teams.
Pre: IBUS 380 F
CD-Related
IBUS 469 (3) International Business Finance
International finance functions in a corporation include currency issues, investment, financial markets interacting, raising debt and equity, and export financing.
Pre: IBUS 380 S
IBUS 485 (3) Export Administration
Provides knowledge and documentary skills in managing and implementing the export operations of firms engaged in international trade.
Pre: IBUS 380 S
IBUS 486 (3) Consulting for Export Business
Student teams under faculty supervision assist area firms interested in developing or expanding international business.
Pre: Senior Standing/consent Variable
IBUS 490 (3) International Business Policy
A capstone course for students majoring in international business designed to analyze and integrate the various international business management decisions.
Pre: IBUS 428, 448, 469 S
IBUS 491 (1-4) In-Service
Topics will vary across various hands-on practical experiences.
Pre: Consent Variable
IBUS 497 (1-9) Internship
Supervised experience in business, industry, state or federal institutions.
P/N only.
Pre: Consent F, S
IBUS 498 (1-3) Internship
Supervised experience in business, industry, state or federal institutions. Taken for grade only.
Pre: Consent F, S
IBUS 499 (1-4) Individual Study
Individual study of special topics.
Pre: Consent F, S
