Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS The International Business Management major focuses on the principles and practices of conducting business across borders. Students gain skills in global marketing, international finance, supply chain management, cross-cultural management, and strategic planning, preparing for careers in multinational corporations, international trade, consulting, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of international business and global markets. - Develop skills in global marketing and international trade. - Learn international finance and foreign exchange management. - Explore supply chain management and logistics in a global context. - Analyze cross-cultural management and communication strategies. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to International Business** - Overview of international business principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Global Marketing** - Strategies for marketing products and services in international markets. 3. **International Trade** - Understanding trade agreements, tariffs, and regulations affecting global trade. 4. **International Finance** - Fundamentals of international finance, foreign exchange, and risk management. 5. **Supply Chain Management** - Principles of managing global supply chains and logistics operations. 6. **Cross-Cultural Management** - Strategies for managing and communicating effectively across different cultures. 7. **Strategic Management in International Business** - Principles of strategic planning and competitive advantage in global markets. 8. **International Business Law** - Understanding legal frameworks and regulations affecting international business. 9. **Global Economics** - Analysis of global economic trends and their impact on international business. 10. **International Negotiations** - Strategies for negotiating and conducting business in international settings. 11. **International Human Resource Management** - Principles of managing human resources in a global context. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in multinational corporations, trade organizations, consulting firms, or related industries. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying international business management skills, such as developing an international marketing strategy, conducting a trade policy analysis, or managing a global supply chain. **Assessment Methods:** - International business principles analyses - Global marketing projects - International trade projects - International finance projects - Supply chain management projects - Cross-cultural management projects - Strategic management projects - International business law projects - Global economics projects - International negotiations projects - International human resource management projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to International Business" - "Global Marketing" - "International Trade" - "International Finance" - "Supply Chain Management" - "Cross-Cultural Management" - "Strategic Management in International Business" - "International Business Law" - "Global Economics" - "International Negotiations" - "International Human Resource Management" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of economics, business principles, and an interest in international business management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in International Business Management. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) - Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) - Certifications in specific international business software and technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring international business managers, global marketing specialists, international trade analysts, supply chain managers, cross-cultural management consultants, and professionals seeking careers in multinational corporations, trade organizations, consulting firms, and related fields. This major equips students with the analytical, strategic, and cross-cultural skills needed to excel in international business management, supporting careers in various roles within multinational corporations, trade organizations, consulting firms, and related fields. The program provides a comprehensive education in international business principles, global marketing, international trade, finance, supply chain management, cross-cultural management, strategic planning, business law, global economics, negotiations, human resource management, and practical experience through internships and projects, preparing students for successful careers in the field.