International Business, BBA

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The International Business, BBA major is designed to prepare students to operate and compete in the global business environment. Through a combination of theory and application students will develop an in-depth knowledge of global trade, cross cultural management, international supply chain management, methods to enter foreign markets, international management, international marketing, international finance, and international trade management. In addition, students may take advantage of international field schools and exchange opportunities (facilitated by MRU’s AIESEC and International Education office). The International Business concentration is comprehensive and highly relevant, as the business world becomes progressively more globalized.

In the completion of these international business courses, students have an opportunity to earn a Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) diploma. The FITT’s partnership with Mount Royal University brings students one step closer to receiving a 2- for-1 educational credential and advanced standing toward the Certified International Trade Professional, a globally recognized designation.

The International Business, BBA major also includes a Co-operative Education option.

Curriculum

The foundation of the BBA includes 16 required core business courses, 10 major courses, 10 General Education courses, and four electives, for a total of 40 courses over four years.

Major Specific Courses

All BBA - International Business major students must complete 10 courses, seven of which are required courses and three of which are chosen from a list of options. The following seven courses must be taken as part of the major requirements:

Three of the following

CNST 2233 - Canada in Comparative and International Perspective
INBU 2299 - Directed Readings *
INBU 3306 - International Trade Research
INBU 3307 - International Trade Law
INBU 3399 - Directed Readings *
INBU 3730 - Special Topics in International Business
LSCM 3407 - Business Negotiations/Project Management or
MGMT 3269 - Project Management
Any Language course (up to one language course)

Note: * No more than one Directed Readings course in a single discipline can be used for graduation purposes.

Electives

Students must complete four electives courses.

General Education Requirements

Ten courses must be completed to meet the General Education requirements to graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Four courses will be taken at the foundational level: one from each of the thematic clusters.
Three courses will be taken at the second tier: no more than one from each of the thematic clusters. One of these courses must be from the Numeracy and Scientific Literacy cluster.
Three courses must be taken at the third tier, selected from at least two of the thematic clusters.