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International Business Studies, Certificate

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International Business Studies, Certificate

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Culture, Global, International Studies, Management, foreign

Ready to give your business knowledge a passport? Explore international trade, cross-cultural communication and global market trends --- key areas that employers value in today's interconnected world. Gain the skills and confidence to navigate international business environments and prepare for exciting opportunities in a global economy.
Description ▲

Students in the certificate program in international business studies develop competency in a foreign language and a sensitivity to foreign cultures. They gain an awareness of global social processes and an understanding of international business environments, principles and operations.

The W. P. Carey School of Business has partnerships with universities all over the world, so students can experience new cultures, visit new places and build intercultural and language skills. International internships also are offered in conjunction with ASU's Global Education Office.

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Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
This certificate program requires a minimum of 18 credit hours (at least 12 credit hours must be upper division). All business coursework must be completed through the W. P. Carey School of Business or through an approved ASU international study program.

Only courses in which a student receives a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better may be used to meet the certificate requirements, and an overall certificate GPA of at least 2.50 must be earned.
MGT 302 Principles of International Business (GCSI) or ECN 306 Survey of International Economics (GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Upper Division

Nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals Coursework

3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3

Nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals Coursework

6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6

Nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies, and Individuals coursework may be satisfied by any combination of the following:

  1. Students can choose any of the university-designated nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) courses.
  2. One course must be upper division to meet the 12 upper-division hours requirement.
  3. It is recommended to choose courses related to the area of study abroad experience. Additional courses may be approved by the international program coordinator.
  4. Nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) hours may also be satisfied by:
  • An ASU or W. P. Carey School of Business education abroad program earning six credit hours or more fulfills six of the credit hours of nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals requirements.
  • An ASU or W. P. Carey School of Business education abroad program earning three credit hours fulfills three of the credit hours of nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals requirements.

The certificate program requires students to meet a foreign language proficiency by meeting one of the following:

  1. Completion of one year (two semesters) of the same foreign language at the college level.
  2. Completion of one semester of the equivalent of 101- and 102-level coursework.
  3. Completion of two years of the same foreign language in high school with a minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).
  4. Documentation of a proficiency or placement test confirming preparedness to start at least the second year of a foreign language (201 level or above).

A student whose native language is not English may have this requirement waived.

The certificate program requires students to participate in an ASU Global Education Office sponsored program.


Students cannot use independent non-sponsored programs to fulfill this requirement. Sponsored programs can be found on the Global Education Office website.
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Career opportunities▲

Students can advance their career options with an undergraduate certificate. The certificate program in international business enables students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

Graduates who have completed this program often decide to pursue employment in management, sales, marketing and communication. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
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