Students in the B.S. in international business program learn about international business concepts and practices through a combination of academic courses and experiential learning opportunities.
- Students in the major take a combination of general business, international and elective courses, which include foreign language courses.
- Sophomores complete a team project, supported by representatives from companies involved in international business.
- SNHU’s close relationship with the state Office of International Commerce and the International Trade Resource Center affords students the opportunity to attend seminars, take part in internships and network with industry professionals.
- Students obtain the skills and knowledge they need to take the Certified Global Business Professional exam and for further study at the master's and doctoral levels.
Required Core Courses
International Business Major Courses
ACC-312: International Managerial Accounting
The study of foreign currencies and exchange risk management global organization and control planning and performance evaluation in multinational enterprises multinational taxation global financial statement analysis and transparency and disclosure in global environment to gain an appreciation and understanding of international managerial accounting The above studies will relate to international accounting and reporting considerations standards and responsibilities Global marker
Prerequisites:
ACC-202
ECO-322: International Economics
International Economics develops and explores alternative explanations for the determinants of international trade and financial flows Emphasis is placed on analyzing the cause and effect of such international phenomena as trade patterns factor mobility direct and portfolio investment multinational corporations balance of payments disequilibria and government trade and exchange controls The course highlights the interdependence of nation states in the world economy and the development of national policies that are designed to alter or control the pattern of international trade and investment Global marker
Prerequisites:
ECO-201
INT-113: Introduction to International Business
This course is the foundation for business in a global context with an emphasis on applications It offers a survey of fundamentals and principles of management in the context of globally oriented firms and primarily presents an assessment of the differences between business in domestic and international context The course explores fundamental issues in business in an increasingly interdependent world including management principles and techniques in a global context Themes constituting fundamentals of international business such as economic political cultural and social environment of business organizations that facilitate international business and organizational structures trade theory government influence on trade international business modalities and entry strategies into foreign markets global financial system as well as the emerging issues related to international business are also explored
INT-200: International Business Project
This course is designed for those students who are pursuing a major and those that have definite interest in carrying out a career in International Business as well as those who seek to broaden their knowledge in the field Explicitly the course will introduce students to the contemporary issues and challenges faced by managers of Multinational Corporations in the International Business setting The course will give students the opportunity to work in teams by focusing on a practical approach to learning It will provide students with skills that can facilitate their entry into a job market in International Business or related field at various levels of expertise
Prerequisites:
INT-113
INT-316: Cultural Political Environment of International Business
This course introduces students to such primary cultural factors as religion language values technology social organization and political environment that affect U S firms doing business outside of the United States Students learn the significance of identifying and assessing the importance of these factors so they can more effectively manage in the international environment A variety of international environments will be studied The course uses text cases and exercises Global marker
OL-215: Principles of Management
This course is designed to examine the fundamentals and principles of management in order to develop an understanding of management in any formal organization Special attention is paid to planning and decision making International management is also covered Offered every semester Writing Intensive Course
Prerequisites:
ENG-10,E
OL-342: Organizational Behavior
This course focuses on the primary factors that influence behavior in organizations Emphasis is placed on leadership group dynamics inter group dynamics organizational structure and design change culture power and politics environment and technology and organizational behavior in an international context Offered every year Writing and Team Intensive Course Junior standing or permission of instructor
Prerequisites:
ADB-125
INT ELE - Students may choose five (5) International Business electives.
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