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International Business with Language & Culture

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Degree Type:
B.S.B.A., B.A.
College:
Boler College of Business
Department:
Interdisciplinary Studies

Go global with your business career.

In today’s global marketplace, cross-cultural competency, awareness of international markets, and the ability to speak another language will give you a professional edge.

Whether you want to work abroad or for a multinational based in the U.S., John Carroll’s international business major will prepare you to excel in your career. Our interdisciplinary program combines rich language and cultural studies with core business principles.

Get Real-World Experience

Intern with an global business, NGO, or other organization in Cleveland, across the U.S., or around the world.

Gain a Global Perspective

Spend a semester abroad and put your language and cross-cultural communication skills into practice.

  • Get Real-World Experience

    Intern with an global business, NGO, or other organization in Cleveland, across the U.S., or around the world.

  • Gain a Global Perspective

    Spend a semester abroad and put your language and cross-cultural communication skills into practice.

  • Connect with Classmates

    Join one of JCU’s many business or cultural organizations, such as the Society for Supply Chain Students or the Latin American Student Association.

  • 6% JCU is in the top 6% of business schools worldwide (AACSB)

  • 7% JCU is in the 7% John Carroll ranks in the 7% of four-year universities nationwide, according to The Wall Street Journal

  • 45+ study abroad and exchange programs offered each year

  • 13 multicultural student organizations

Program Overview & Outcomes

The International Business with Language and Culture major combines coursework across disciplines to give you a broad understanding of how the business world works on a global scale. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in a second language and culture at the intermediate level
  • Explain how individuals’ cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives may affect their interpersonal communication, performance, or team effectiveness
  • Analyze country-, industry-, and firm-level opportunities and risks in a global environment
  • Identify and explain how global social, political, or economic systems may influence phenomena
  • Spend a full semester in a foreign country

Students can st pursue a double major in finance, marketing, and leadership, which opens up even more career opportunities.

Curriculum: What You Will Learn

You'll develop fundamental business concepts and understand how various areas of business relate to each other, particularly in the context of international business. The program combines core business coursework with specialized international business courses, preparing you for careers in global business, trade, and international relations.

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  • Business Core Requirements

    Business Analysis With Excel

    BI1100

    How to answer key business questions, analyze company finances, forecast sales, and prepare business cases while improving your Excel skills.

    Accounting Principles I

    3 Credits

    AC2201

    Elements of accounting theory, covering revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity; account classification; analysis and recording of transactions; sources of accounting data; corporation accounting; theory of accounting valuations; preparation of financial statements; manufacturing cost flows and analysis.

    Ac2202

    AC2202

    Elements of accounting theory, covering revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity; account classification; analysis and recording of transactions; sources of accounting data; corporation accounting; theory of accounting valuations; preparation of financial statements; manufacturing cost flows and analysis. Prerequisite: AC 201 or AC 2201.

    Soc: Principles Of Economics I

    3 Credits

    EC2201

    This course covers a variety of fundamental microeconomic concepts and tools. These concepts, theories, and tools are designed to provide the foundational microeconomic knowledge necessary for early-stage business professionals. Course topics include: markets - supply and demand, elasticity, efficiency and equity, trade, externalities, firm behavior, market structure, and labor markets. Algebra is used throughout this course.

    Soc: Principles Of Economics Ii

    3 Credits

    EC2202

    This course covers a variety of fundamental macroeconomic concepts, theories, and tools designed to provide the foundational macroeconomic knowledge necessary for early-stage business professionals. Course topics include: interdependence; national income; GDP; cost of living and indexes; production and growth; savings; investment; unemployment; the monetary system; inflation; open-economy concepts; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; and monetary and fiscal policy. Algebra is used throughout this course. Prerequisite: EC 2201 (EC 201).

    Qa: Business Analytics And Statistics

    4 Credits

    EC2210

    Descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling, and sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, chi-square analysis, analysis of variance, correlation, bivariate and multivariate regression analysis, and time series analysis.

    En2510

    EN2510

    A requirement for any student majoring in a field of study in the Boler College of Business, this course examines contemporary communication practices. Genres and topics covered in the course include business reports and electronic forms of communication; business communication issues; communication technologies; and business research, writing, and presentation. The course carries Additional Writing (AW) and Oral Presentation (OP) designations in the Integrated Core for Business majors. Prerequisite: COM 125 or COM 1251, EN 121 or EN 1210 or EN 125 or EN 1250.

    Bi2200

    BI2200

    Introduction to business intelligence and analysis concepts, including data management, summarization, and visualization. Database, spreadsheet, and visualization software offer a hands-on perspective of key tools in data analysis and business decision-making. The course goes beyond software tutorials by using lectures, exercises, and assignments to present data modeling and analytical concepts and techniques. Prerequisite: BI 100 or BI 1100.

    Mol3301

    MOL3301

    Introduction to the theories and practices of managing employees for competitive advantage. Topics include employee acquisition, career and talent development, reward systems, labor relations, employment law and government regulations, and strategic human resource management. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.Please note that this replaces MHR 352.

    Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt

    SCM3301

    The core elements of SCM: customer value, collaboration, and the process of transforming raw materials into successful products. Introduces the three primary functions of supply chain activities: purchasing, operations, and logistics; also, the qualitative and quantitative tools to facilitate and analyze underlying processes. How to leverage concepts such as Just-In-Time, Process Design, and Inventory Control in order to turn great ideas into needed products and services. Prerequisite: EC 210 or EC 2210, or equivalent Statistics course.

    Fn3312

    FN3312

    This course introduces students to financial analysis and financial decision-making for modern corporations. Students learn important elements of financial theory, including, but not limited to: financial statements; time value of money; the risk-return relationship; cost of capital; capital budgeting; capital structure; and financial securities valuation. Of further interest are ethical considerations underlying application of financial theory to business practice. Prerequisites: AC 2201 (AC 201), EC 2201 (EC 201) and EC 2202 (EC 202), and EC 2210 (EC 210). Corequisite: AC 2202.

    Mk3301

    MK3301

    Introduces students to the field of marketing. Provides an overview of marketing concepts and strategies critical to value-driven marketing. Emphasis on how to develop, promote, distribute, and price an organization’s offerings in a dynamic economic, social, political, and international environment. Ethical issues are also examined.Prerequisite: Sophomore standing with a minimum of 25 credit hours.

    Mol4499

    MOL4499

    Presentation of strategic management theory and practice. Strategic and operating problems are assessed, and competitive solutions are recommended. Designed to give managers at all levels of the organization tools to make better decisions. General management perspective, global business views, knowledge of functional business disciplines, computer-based analysis, and management presentations are required. Prerequisite: FN 312 or FN 3312, MK 301 or MK 3301, MHR 301 or MOL 3301, SCM 301 or SCM 3301, and Senior standing. Note: MOL 3301 replaces MHR 301.

    Applied Calculus

    MT1300

    Limits, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Focus on concepts and applications, particularly those pertaining to business fields. Use of a computer algebra system to facilitate computation. Students who already have credit for MT 1350 or MT 135 may not earn credit for MT 1300. Offered: Fall, Spring.

    Pl2086

    PL2086

    Application of ethical concepts to significant problems of business practice. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

  • International Business Requirements

    Egc: Culture And Change

    3 Credits

    IB3301

    Uses a historical and behavioral lens to analyze how culture can affect economic, social, political, and organizational change, and how these changes can affect different cultures. Major historical changes and their consequences in shaping culture are explored and related to contemporary societies. Prerequisites: EC 2201 or EC 201, EN 1250 or EN 125 or equivalent.

    Ib3304

    IB3304

    One of three pre-approved electives to be taken during the required study-abroad semester. The specific course will be titled by the study-abroad university, but will transfer back as this course. Covers fundamental issues in international economics.Prerequisite: Determined by study abroad university.

    Ib4404

    IB4404

    One of three pre-approved electives to be taken during the required study-abroad semester. The specific course will be titled by the study-abroad university but transfer back as this course. Covers advanced issues in international economics. Prerequisite: Determined by study abroad university.

    Business Problem Solving Across Cultures

    3 Credits

    IB4495

    The capstone course of the IBLC major. Students are confronted with a series of problems that they solve initially for a company in the U.S., and then for a company abroad. Emphasis is on how the solutions need to change as a function of culture. Should be taken in the spring semester of senior year. Prerequisite: IB 3301 or IB 301.

    International Economics

    3 Credits

    EC3342

    International trade theory, commercial policy, and economic interdependence. Exchange rates and the foreign exchange market, the balance of payments, parity conditions, and the international monetary system. Prerequisite: (EC 2201 or EC 201) and (EC 2202 or EC 202).

    Economic Development

    3 Credits

    EC3343

    Theoretical and policy issues in economic growth and development with emphasis on specific country policies and experience; alternative development paths; problems of development planning; policies for achieving growth and development in emerging countries; and conditions necessary for continued growth in advanced countries. Prerequisite: (EC 2201 or EC 201) and (EC 2202 or EC 202).

    Global Marketing

    3 Credits

    MK3361

    Provides a fundamental understanding of international marketing. Analyzes the scope, opportunities, and challenges associated with marketing across international borders, with a particular emphasis on non-western countries. Prerequisite: MK 301 or MK 3301.

    Global Supply Chain

    3 Credits

    SCM3361

    Principles and practices of supply management in a global environment. Emphasis on the regulatory, technological, social, business, and political issues that might impact transnational supply-chain efficiency. Prerequisite: SCM 328 or SCM 3328.

    International Business Finance

    3 Credits

    FN4439

    Tools and techniques necessary to understand the financial management of the firm in an international environment. Exchange rate determination, risk analysis, transactions denominated in foreign currency, nontraditional trading practices, and the unique problems faced by multinational firms. Exchange rate risk in foreign securities investments. Prerequisite: FN 3312 or FN 312 (minimum grade of C).

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