A. Statement of major focus and objectives of the revised program.
The growth in international activity of domestic companies, large and small, as well as in the nonprofit
and government sectors, has been enormous in the past two decades, and is accelerating. Right now
we are doing an in-depth study of international initiatives of local companies and finding extensive
and growing involvement, on the supply side, on the sales side, and in locating operations in other
countries, of Winona area companies. Our Business students must have curriculum and program
opportunities that prepare them for the fast-growing number of job and business opportunities this
international involvement is opening up. This up-dated International Business Minor is an important
step in achieving that objective. (A recent article of interest is “America Isn’t Ready” by G. Colvin,
Fortune, July 25, 2005).
B. New Catalog Content
1.
Provide a list of program content as it would appear in the catalog including required courses,
electives, etc., by number and name. Include the number and name for each prerequisite, and all
prerequisites of proposed prerequisites. All such prerequisites, and prerequisites of prerequisites,
should be included in the total credit hour calculations for the revised program.
Please note: All prerequisites for required courses are required courses for ALL Business Majors.
B.S MINOR – INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
30 S.H.
REQUIRED COURSES (24 S.H.)
* GS 200
Introduction to Global Studies
MGMT 455 International Business
(Prereq: Mgmt 315 or 325)
MGMT 475 Seminar in International Management
(Prereq: Mgmt 315 or 325)
Select three courses from the following
MKTG 331 International Marketing
(Instructor’s permission)
FIN 440
International Finance
(Prereq: Fin 360)
BUSA 411 International Business Law
(Prereq: Busa 301 or 291)
* ECON 404 International Economics
(Prereq: Econ 201 & 202)
or ECON 415 International Economic Development
(Prereq: Econ 201 & 202)
Foreign Language
(Minimum of two semesters of one foreign language)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(6)
ELECTIVES (6 S.H.)
Select two from the following (including any courses in above list not selected):
GS 205
Cultural Encounters
(3)
* GS 250
Introduction to Asia
(3)
GS 350
Cross Cultural field Experience
(3)
(or international travel study)
(permission required)
GS 355
Asian International Relations
(3)
ACCT 424 International Taxation
(3)
(Prereq: Econ 202)
MGMT 477 International Human Resources
(3)
(Prereq: Mgmt 315 or 325, 317 or consent)
* CMST 281 Intercultural Communication
(3)
CMST 381 Advanced Intercultural Communication
(3)
Or select one of the following courses:
* HIST 165
Latin American History
(3)
HIST 233
History of Mexico
(3)
HIST 341
Modern Japan
(3)
(Prereq: Hist 123 & Eng 111 or permission)
HIST 343
Modern China
(3)
HIST 434
Soviet Russia (1905-present)
(3)
(Prereq: Hist 122 & 151 or permission)
HIST 469
History of Brazil
(3)
(OR Other elective with appropriate international content, approved in advance by the BUSA Dept
Chair)
*Starred courses may also be applied to University Studies Requirements
Prerequisites for the required business courses are all part of the BUSA Major
2.
New catalog narrative, if any.
This International Business Minor provides in-depth coverage of issues, concepts, and practices related
to the operations and management of international business. The program’s courses focus on
the international business environment, and management of international/multinational
operations and resources. Students are encouraged to study abroad for a semester or opt for a
short travel-study aboard experience as a part of this Minor.
C. Description of Revisions, to include
1.
A display of current program requirements next to proposed new requirements for clear, easy
comparison.
OLD MINOR in International Business (30-33 S.H.)
REQUIRED COURSES (12 SH)
ECON 404
Int’l Econ OR
ECON 415
Int’l Econ Devel (3)
FIN
440
Int’l Finance
(3)
MGMT 455
Int’l Business
(3)
MGMT 475
Sem in Int’l Mgmt (3)
MKTG 331
Int’l Mktg
(3)
Foreign Language (9-12 SH)
A minimum of three semester hours in a single foreign language.
The foreign language requirement may be applied toward
University Studies requirements.
ELECTIVES (9 SH)
ACCT 424
Int’l Taxation
BUSA 411
Int’l Bus Law
ECON 404
Int’l Economics
ECON 415
Int’l Econ Development
MGMT 447
Int’l Labor Relations
MGMT 477
Int’l Human Resources Mgmt
NEW MINOR – See ABOVE
2.
A clear identification of each proposed change.
As can be seen by comparing the old with the new Minor, an objective is to have the students more wellrounded in international perspectives, not just in business but in history, culture, and communication, etc.
In addition, since some of the required and elective classes also satisfy University Studies requirements, as
well as the BUSA Major, students will not be burdened with additional semesters to complete the minor if
they declare it and plan early.
In addition, in the OLD Minor, many of the required courses were offered only once per year, making it
difficult for those declaring late or with less planning to complete it in a reasonable time. Though most of
the same international business-related courses are involved, students will have more options, choices, and
flexibility.
3.
The following information for each required or elective course:
a. Course number and name,
b. A brief course description, and
c. A brief statement explaining why the program should include the course.
All International Business courses are the same as in the old Minor but many now represent
choices.
The Foreign Language requirement is also not new but only 6 S.H. will be required, not 9 S.H.,
giving students some background in the language of another culture but not expecting
them to take so many additional credits. Two semesters will allow them skills for some
basic conversation, and pronunciation, use numbers, read signs and order foods, etc.
Added courses (new to the Minor) are in Global Studies, Communication Studies, and History. All
of these will offer students selecting this minor more breadth to help them understand and
more readily appreciate another culture, relate better to people of another culture, and
adapt more effectively to new surroundings. As more travel study opportunities and more
study and work aboard opportunities are available at WSU, International Business Minors
will be encouraged to take advantage of them. These first-hand experiences, if well
designed and carried out, are some of the best learning and development experiences for
international careers.
B.S REVISED MINOR – INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -- Course numbers and names/rationale
REQUIRED COURSES (24 S.H.)
* GS 200
Introduction to Global Studies
MGMT 455 International Business
(Prereq: Mgmt 315 or 325)
MGMT 475 Seminar in Int’l Mgmt
(Prereq: Mgmt 315 or 325)
Select three courses from the following
MKTG 331 International Marketing
(Instructor’s permission)
FIN 440
International Finance
(Prereq: Fin 360)
BUSA 411 International Business Law
(Prereq: Busa 301 or 291)
* ECON 404 International Economics
(Prereq: Econ 201 & 202)
or ECON 415 Int’l Economic Development
(Prereq: Econ 201 & 202)
Rationale for inclusion
Good foundation for any international experience
Good foundation for int’l business knowledge
Good foundation, int’l mgmt of resources & people
Good foundation for students interested in Mktg
Good foundation for those interested in Finance
Foundation for those interested in Law
Important foundation for any int’l business student
Good foundation for those interested in econ/devel
Foreign Language
Important for adapting in another country/culture
(Minimum of two semesters of one foreign language)
ELECTIVES (6 S.H.)
Select two from the following (including any courses in above list not selected):
GS 205
Cultural Encounters
Help in future job, adapting to another culture
* GS 250
Introduction to Asia
Deeper understanding of key region in int’l bus
GS 350
Cross Cultural field Experience Real experience in another culture/country -- of
(or international travel study)
great importance in preparation for foreign
(permission required)
assignment with a future employer
GS 355
Asian International Relations
Deeper understanding of key region in int’l bus
ACCT 424 International Taxation
Foundation for those interested in accounting
(Prereq: Econ 202)
MGMT 477 International Human Resources
Foundation for those interested in HR and Mgmt
(Prereq: Mgmt 315 or 325, 317 or consent)
* CMST 281 Intercultural Communication
Help in future job, adapting to another culture
CMST 381 Adv. Intercultural Comm
Help in future job, adapting to another culture
Or select one of the following courses:
* HIST 165
Latin American History Better appreciation of the country of chosen interest
HIST 233
History of Mexico
Better appreciation of the country of chosen interest
HIST 341
Modern Japan
Better appreciation of ther country of chosen interest
(Prereq: Hist 123 & Eng 111 or permission)
HIST 343
Modern China
Better appreciation of ther country of chosen interest
HIST 434
Soviet Russia
Better appreciation of ther country of chosen interest
(Prereq: Hist 122 & 151 or permission)
HIST 469
History of Brazil
Better appreciation of ther country of chosen interest
(OR Other elective with appropriate international content, approved in advance by the BUSA Dept
Chair)
*Starred courses may also be applied to University Studies Requirements
Prerequisites for the required business courses are all part of the BUSA Major