Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in International Business
Each BBA degree consists of:
- University Core Curriculum (MATH 1324 should be used to satisfy Core Component II)
- Business Core (see list below)
- Computer Literacy course (MGIS 1305 or CSTE 1330)
- Major Required courses
- Elective(s)
Note: Transfer students must take at least 50% of the required business curriculum for the BBA in residence at Sam Houston State University, which may include courses taken at The Woodlands Center campus or through SHSU Online.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in International Business | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 3 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Managerial Decision Making 1 | 3 |
| MGIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| or CSTE 1330 | Introduction to Computers | |
| Business Core | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BANA 2372 | Business Analysis | 3 |
| BANA 3363 | Inter Business Analysis | 3 |
| BUAD 3301 | Business Legal Environment | 3 |
| BUAD 3335 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2302 | Principles Of Microeconomics 2 | 3 |
| FINC 3320 | Business Finance | 3 |
| MGIS 3310 | Principles of Management Information Systems (MIS) | 3 |
| MGMT 3310 | Principles Of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 3370 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT 4390 | Strategic Management & Policy | 3 |
| MKTG 3310 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| BUAD 4340 | International Business Law | 3 |
| ECON 3340 | Economics and Business in the Global Economy | 3 |
| or ECON 3341 | Contemporary International Issues in Economics | |
| or ECON 3344 | Contemporary International Issues in Economics | |
| or ECON 4348 | Economic Development | |
| ECON 4340 | International Economics | 3 |
| FINC 4340 | International Finance 4 | 3 |
| MGMT 3376 | Global Supply Chain Logistics | 3 |
| MGMT 4340 | International Management 5 | 3 |
| MKTG 4340 | International Marketing | 3 |
| BUAD 4335 | Intercultural Business Communication 6 | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Advanced Business Electives 7 | 6 | |
| World Studies Elective 8 | 3 | |
| Electives: General | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Minor: Not Required 9, 10 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
MATH 1324 is required for COBA and satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 2
ECON 2302 is a Business Core course and should be taken to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 3
BUAD 2321 or COMS 2382 is suggested to fulfill the three-hour credit of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). The following courses satisfy one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option): ECON 1100, KINE 2115, MCOM 1130, NGLI 1101, or UNIV 1101.
- 4
FINC 4340 is typically offered only in the fall semester. See an academic advisor for further information.
- 5
MGMT 4340 is typically offered only in the fall semester. See an academic advisor for further information.
- 6
Or select a 3000- or 4000- level foreign language course OR a COBA Study Abroad course to fulfill this requirement.
- 7
Advanced Business Electives include any course with a/an ACCT, BANA, BUAD, ECON, FINC, MGIS, MGMT, or MKTG prefix (3000- or 4000- level).
- 8
See the course listing below for the World Studies Elective.
- 9
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
- 10
A minor in a supporting business field or a foreign language is strongly recommended. A minor in most supporting business fields can be accomplished by using the available elective hours. Employment opportunities in International Business are likely to be enhanced with foreign language skills. Students who have high school credits in a foreign language or who have otherwise developed a foreign language proficiency are encouraged to participate in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Acceptable scores on the CLEP examinations will allow students to earn up to 14 hours of foreign language credits in French, German, or Spanish.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| World Studies Electives 8 | ||
| Select one from the following OR any 1000-2000 level course offered in the Department of World Languages and Cultures: | 3 | |
| Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | ||
| World Regional Geography: Europe, Asia, and Australia | ||
| World Regional Geography: Latin America, Africa, South Asia | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| Contemporary Latin America | ||
| Modern Asian History | ||
| Germany and Central Europe Since 1815 | ||
| Middle East Since 1700 | ||
| Economic History of the Industrial Revolution to Present | ||
| Urban and Suburban History | ||
| The World In The 20Th Century | ||
| British Empire & Commonwealth | ||
| Africa - Past & Present | ||
| Modern Mexico | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
A minor in a supporting business field or a foreign language is strongly recommended. A minor in most supporting business fields can be accomplished by using the available elective hours. Employment opportunities in International Business are likely to be enhanced with foreign language skills. Students who have high school credits in a foreign language or who have otherwise developed a foreign language proficiency are encouraged to participate in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Acceptable scores on the CLEP examinations will allow students to earn up to 14 hours of foreign language credits in French, German, or Spanish.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area IX1 | 1 | Component Area V | 3 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| HIST 13013 | 3 | HIST 13023 | 3 |
| MATH 13244 | 3 | MGIS 1305 or CSTE 1330 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area IX6 | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | 3 | ACCT 2302 | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | 3 | BANA 2372 | 3 |
| General Electives | 3 | ECON 23027 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BANA 3363 | 3 | Advanced Business Elective9 | 3 |
| BUAD 3301 | 3 | BUAD 3335 | 3 |
| FINC 3320 | 3 | ECON 3340, 3341, 3344, or 4348 | 3 |
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | MGIS 3310 | 3 |
| World Studies Elective8 | 3 | MKTG 3310 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advanced Business Elective9 | 3 | BUAD 433512 | 3 |
| ECON 4340 | 3 | BUAD 4340 | 3 |
| FINC 434010 | 3 | MGMT 3376 | 3 |
| MGMT 3370 | 3 | MGMT 4390 | 3 |
| MGMT 434011 | 3 | MKTG 4340 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
The following courses satisfy one credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option): ECON 1100, KINE 2115, MCOM 1130, NGLI 1101, or UNIV 1101.
- 2
Satisfies requirement for Core Curriculum Component Area I (Communication).
- 3
Satisfies requirement for Core Curriculum Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 4
MATH 1324 is required for COBA and satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 5
Satisfies requirement for Core Curriculum Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 6
BUAD 2321 or COMS 2382 is suggested to fulfill the three-hour credit of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 7
ECON 2302 is a Business Core course and should be taken to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 8
See the course listing below for the World Studies Elective.
- 9
Advanced Business Electives include any course with a/an ACCT, BANA, BUAD, ECON, FINC, MGIS, MGMT, or MKTG prefix (3000- or 4000- level).
- 10
FINC 4340 is typically offered only in the fall semester. See an academic advisor for further information.
- 11
MGMT 4340 is typically offered only in the fall semester. See an academic advisor for further information.
- 12
Or select a 3000- or 4000- level foreign language course OR a COBA Study Abroad course to fulfill this requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| World Studies Electives 8 | ||
| Select one from the following OR any 1000-2000 level course offered in the Department of World Languages and Cultures: | 3 | |
| Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | ||
| World Regional Geography: Europe, Asia, and Australia | ||
| World Regional Geography: Latin America, Africa, South Asia | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| Contemporary Latin America | ||
| Modern Asian History | ||
| Germany and Central Europe Since 1815 | ||
| Middle East Since 1700 | ||
| Economic History of the Industrial Revolution to Present | ||
| Urban and Suburban History | ||
| The World In The 20Th Century | ||
| British Empire & Commonwealth | ||
| Africa - Past & Present | ||
| Modern Mexico | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
A minor in a supporting business field or a foreign language is strongly recommended. A minor in most supporting business fields can be accomplished by using the available elective hours. Employment opportunities in International Business are likely to be enhanced with foreign language skills. Students who have high school credits in a foreign language or who have otherwise developed a foreign language proficiency are encouraged to participate in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Acceptable scores on the CLEP examinations will allow students to earn up to 14 hours of foreign language credits in French, German, or Spanish.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BBA in International Business is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Analysis and decision making.
- Data analysis.
- Understanding of international markets.
- Understanding of global issues.
- Quantitative reasoning.
