International Business Major

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The International Business major will prepare students for successful careers in business through a program of study that focuses on an examination of the unique complexities of operating a business in an increasingly interdependent and global environment. The major includes a broad overview of business concepts and international-focused coursework, designed to provide students with a firm foundation in international business decision-making, proficiency in a foreign language, and a valuable perspective on the importance of cultural considerations. As an important additional component of the program, students participate in an international experience through a study abroad or international internship.

Business Foundation Courses

Business foundation courses comprise of 42 credit hours in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Law, Mathematics, and Computer Information Systems.

MAT 171 - Business Calculus Credits: 3
or
MAT 201 - Calculus I Credits: 4
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Administration Credits: 3
BUS 200 - Introduction to Information Systems Credits: 3
CIS 206 - Data Management for Business Credits: 3
ECO 211 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 212 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 321 - Money and Banking Credits: 3
ACC 211 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 212 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
or
ACC 359 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 301 - Principles of Financial Management Credits: 3
BUS 307 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
BUS 321 - Introduction to Business Analytics Credits: 3
LAW 310 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
MRK 310 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

International Component

International Component courses include 21 hours of international-focused courses.

BUS 330 - Intercultural Communication for Business Credits: 3
ECO 331 - International Economics Credits: 3
BUS 430 - International Business Credits: 3
BUS 435 - Transport Economics and Global Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
FIN 450 - International Finance Credits: 3
MRK 450 - International Marketing Credits: 3
BUS 470 - Strategic Management Credits: 3

International experience and language requirement

In addition to the required coursework, an international experience (met with either a study abroad or international internship) and proficiency in a foreign language at the 200 level is required. Student exchange opportunities exist with partner business schools to facilitate the international experience. Flagler College international students are deemed to have already met the international experience requirement. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the coursework for the French or Spanish Certificate.