International Business
About the Concentration
Concentration: 24.0 quarter credits
The international business concentration explores the international business environment as well as the internal workings of international corporations and the impact of international considerations on the various functional areas of business.
This concentration is offered in two formats: as a stand-alone concentration; or as a co-concentration taken in conjunction with another field of concentration within the Lebow College of Business.
International business focuses on business activities that cross national borders. The plan of study explores the international business environment as well as the internal workings of international corporations and the impact of international considerations on the various functional areas of business.
The international business concentration allows students to choose from a menu of courses. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, with courses drawn from across business disciplines and anthropology. Specialized operational courses are offered, along with more general theoretical and comparative ones.
Since half of all international business is conducted in English, foreign languages are not a required component of the program; however, students should strongly consider a second or even third language.
For more information about this concentration, contact the Department of Economics and International Business.
Requirements for Stand-Alone Option
Students completing the stand-alone concentration in International Business are required to complete six courses in the same language (a language other than the student's native language) at Drexel University. It is recommended that students also take a 351 language course, focusing on the language of business.
This requires a minimum of 6 language courses (24.0 credits) at the college level or up to level 6 (ex: ITAL 203) placement, including proficiency in at least one language.
Students may satisfy the language requirement through foreign language course replacement by studying overseas. All study abroad programs must be approved by the Study Abroad Office.
| Required Courses | ||
| INTB 440 | Seminar in International Business | 4.0 |
| BLAW 340 | International Business Law | 4.0 |
| FIN 346 | Global Financial Management | 4.0 |
| MKTG 357 | Global Marketing | 4.0 |
| Select a maximum of two of the following: | 8.0 | |
| Multinational Corporations | ||
| International Trade | ||
| International Money and Finance | ||
| Regional Studies in Economic Policies and International Business | ||
| Approaches to Intercultural Behavior | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| Comparative Economic Systems | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Requirements for Co-Concentration Option
This concentration offers two options: Option (A), which includes study for competency in a language other than English (and other than the student's native language); and Option (B), which substitutes further training in a relevant business discipline or functional field instead of the language courses.
| Select six of the following: | 24.0 | |
| Approaches to Intercultural Behavior | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| Comparative Economic Systems | ||
| Global Financial Management | ||
| Multinational Corporations | ||
| International Trade | ||
| International Money and Finance | ||
| Regional Studies in Economic Policies and International Business | ||
| Seminar in International Business | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
In addition to the courses listed above, students must select to complete the requirements for any one of the following concentrations:
Recommended Plan of Study
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 101 | Foundations of Business I | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Expository Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Analysis I | 4.0 |
| UNIV B101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Modern Language 101/Society and Culture elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BUSN 102 | Foundations of Business II | 4.0 |
| ENGL 102 | Persuasive Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| MATH 102 | Introduction to Analysis II | 4.0 |
| Modern Language 102/General Education elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Analytical Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution | ||
| Applied Chemistry | ||
| Applied Physics | ||
| Modern Language 103/General Education elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| ACCT 115 | Financial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| Modern Language 201/General Education elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| ACCT 116 | Managerial Accounting Foundations | 4.0 |
| INTB 200 | International Business | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution | ||
| Applied Chemistry | ||
| Applied Physics | ||
| Modern Language 202/General Education elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| MIS 200 | Management Information Systems | 4.0 |
| BLAW 201 | Business Law I | 4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| Modern Language 203/Free elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| COM 270 [WI] | Business Communication | 3.0 |
| FIN 301 | Introduction to Finance | 4.0 |
| MKTG 301 | Introduction to Marketing Management | 4.0 |
| ORGB 300 [WI] | Organizational Behavior | 4.0 |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 8 | ||
| OPM 200 | Operations Management | 4.0 |
| International Business electives | 8.0 | |
| History (HIST) elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 9 | ||
| PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| International Business elective | 4.0 | |
| Science elective | 3.0 | |
| Free elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Term 10 | ||
| UNIV B101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| International Business elective | 4.0 | |
| Social science elective | 3.0 | |
| ENGL 200 - ENGL 399 course | 3.0 | |
| Free elective | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 11 | ||
| MGMT 450 | Strategy and Competitive Advantage | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Business Consulting | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Management Simulation | ||
| Business Statistics II | ||
| International Business elective | 4.0 | |
| Free elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 12 | ||
| INTB 440 | Seminar in International Business | 4.0 |
| Fine Arts elective | 3.0 | |
| Free electives | 8.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Total Credit: 180.0 | ||
| * | See degree requirements. |
Co-op/Career Opportunities
International business graduates are employed in a variety of corporate settings, including the pharmaceutical, banking and telecommunication industries. Some students pursue graduate studies or find employment in multilateral governmental organizations.
The concentration has been designed to provide a competitive advantage for those students interested in international business careers. In addition to business coursework, students also take advantage of Drexel’s programs in history-politics, sociology, anthropology, and other areas that focus on international topics.
The University offers a foreign language class in Arabic and minors in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Each minor can include study of the vocabulary needed for business transactions within the particular language.
Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.
Facilities
So that Drexel business students gain the most up-to-date access to both hardware and software used in professional settings, major advances in the technologies used in the corporate world are constantly being matched by upgrades on campus.
Beginning in summer 2011, construction will begin on a 12-story, $92 million academic center for the LeBow College of Business, replacing Matheson Hall. The new state-of-the-art will continue strengthening faculty research, student learning and the nourishment of a community consisting of faculty, students, alumni and business leaders. The building will help unite faculty, students and staff now housed in four locations throughout Drexel's main campus and is expected to open in 2014.
The Leonard Perlstein Business Learning Center houses state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and tiered mock boardrooms, as well as the LeBow College Business Executive Education Center.
Courses
INTB 200 International Business 4.0 Credits
This course examines economic, political, legal, and social factors affecting formulation of international business strategy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
INTB 332 Multinational Corporations 4.0 Credits
Discusses the role and function of multinational corporations in the global economy, reasons for their existence, and the impact of market structures on the operations of multinationals. Considers the interactions between multinationals and national authorities, and the international transfer of technology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: ECON 201 [Min Grade: C] and ECON 202 [Min Grade: C]
INTB 334 International Trade 4.0 Credits
Examines major issues in international trade and commercial policy. Uses real-world applications to derive and illustrate models of international trade. Covers rationales and benefits of international trade, protectionism, the political economy of commercial policy, international trade and development, and economic integration and world trade.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: ECON 201 [Min Grade: C] and ECON 202 [Min Grade: C]
INTB 336 International Money and Finance 4.0 Credits
Examines major issues in international finance and open-economy macroeconomics. Develops models of international monetary interdependence and applies them to real-world examples. Covers determinants of interest rates, balance of payments, international macro policy, restructuring the international monetary system, and globalization of financial markets.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: ECON 201 [Min Grade: C] and ECON 202 [Min Grade: C]
INTB 338 Regional Studies in Economic Policies and International Business 4.0 Credits
Study of the industry,trade and macroeconomic trends of a major world region,such as East Asia, Latin America, Europe or the Near East.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: ECON 201 [Min Grade: C] and ECON 202 [Min Grade: C]
INTB 440 Seminar in International Business 4.0 Credits
Writing and discussion on advanced topics relevant to International Business. Content is determined mainly by the interests of the students enrolled at a particular term.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.
Prerequisites: INTB 200 [Min Grade: C]
INTB 481 Special Topics in International Business 0.5-12.0 Credits
College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
INTB 482 International Business and Emerging Markets 1.0 Credit
The course is required for INTB students participating in the LeBow College of Business undergraduate international residency. It is structured as an independent study course with no lecures. A term research paper is a requirement.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
INTB 499 Independent Study in International Business 12.0 Credits
College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
