International Business

Major

Business and Economics Department

The International Business major considers differences in culture, economic, political, legal, and ethical systems to assess international business environments, compare market potential, and select effective entry modes. The curriculum also covers responding to government interventions on trade and investment and managing payments and foreign exchange risks with standard economic and business techniques.

Program Location

Main Campus

Available Majors

International Business

Available Minors

Business
Economics
Entrepreneurship

History Four-Year Plan

Sample program of study for the history major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.

Fall	Spring
First Year
NDMU-100 Perspectives in Education	3	HIS-101 Dynamics of History	3
ENG-101 College Writing	3	HIS-Elective	3
Social Science	3	Fine Arts	3
Natural Science	3	MAT-215 Statistics	3
Foreign Language	3	Philosophy or Religious Studies (200)	3
[15 credits]		[15 credits]
Second Year
HIS-Latin American History	3	HIS-Asian History	3
HIS-European History	3	HIS-Women's History	3
Philosophy or Religious Studies (200)	3	Philosophy or Religious Studies (300)	3
Physical Education	1	English Literature	3
General Education/Electives	6	COM-106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
[16 credits]		[15 credits]
Third Year
Study Abroad including at least one HIS-elective		HIS-African History	3
[15 credits]		Social Science course	3
		General Education/Electives	3
		HIS-Electives	6
		[15 credits]
Fourth Year
HIS-Electives	6	HIS-Junior/Senior Seminar	3
General Education/Electives	9	HIS-Elective	3
[15 credits]		General Education/Electives	9
		[15 credits]

History/Social Studies Four-Year Plan

Sample program of study for the history major with social studies certification. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.

Fall	Spring
First Year
NDMU-100 Perspectives in Education	3	HIS-101 Dynamics of History	3
ENG-101 College Writing	3	HIS-221/222 Europe	3
POL-101 Introduction to Politics	3	POL 201 American Politics in Comparative Perspective	3
COM-106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3	GEO-206 Geography	3
Foreign Language	3	Philosophy or Religious Studies (200)	3
[15 credits]		[15 credits]
Second Year
MAT-215 Statistics	3	HIS-207/309/317/323	3
HIS-(U.S. History)	3	HIS-(World History)	3
ECO-211 Macroeconomics	3	ECO-212 Microeconomics	3
Physical Education	1	English Literature	3
Natural Science	4	Philosophy or Religious Studies (300)	3
Philosophy or Religious Studies (200)	3	[15 credits]
[17 credits]
Third Year
EDU-376 Clinical Field Experience Secondary	3	SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology	3
Option B (I) see catalog	3	Option B (II)	3
EDU-301 Education Psychology	3	PSY-203 Child/Adol Psych	3
HIS-elective	3	EDU-344 Reading/Writing Secondary School	3
General Education/Elective	3	Philosophy/Religious Studies (300)	3
[15 credits]		[15 credits]
Fourth Year
Student Teaching		EDU-402 American Education Historical Perspective	3
[16 credits]		SPE-326 Introduction to Special Education	3
		HIS-456 Junior/Senior Seminar in History	3
		General Education/Electives	6
		[15 credits]

History/Pre-Museum Four-Year Plan

Sample program of study for the history—pre-museum major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.

Fall	Spring
First Year
NDMU-100 Perspectives in Education	3	HIS-101 Dynamics of History	3
ENG-101 College Writing	3	ART-121 Western Art II	3
ART-120 Western Art I	3	MAT-215 Statistics	3
Natural Science	3	Philosophy or Religious Studies (200)	3
Foreign Language	3	General Education/Electives	3
[15 credits]		[15 credits]
Second Year
HIS-U.S. History elective	3	Art History Elective	3
English Literature	3	COM-106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
Philosophy or Religious Studies (200)	3	Philosophy or Religious Studies (300)	3
HIS-elective	3	General Education/Electives	6
General Education/Elective	3	Physical Education	1
[15 credits]		[16 credits]
Third Year
Recommend Study Abroad or		HIS-465 Directed Readings: Pre-Museum Studies	3
HIS Non-western elective	3	Social Science	3
General Education/Electives	9	General Education/Elective	6
Philosophy or Religious Studies (300)	3	Internship	3
[15 credits]		[15 credits]
Fourth Year
ART-412 Studies in American Art	3	HIS-456 Junior/Senior Seminar in History	3
HIS Elective	3	Internship II	3
General Education/Electives	9	General Education/Electives	9
[15 credits]		[16 credits]

http://catalog.ndm.edu/undergraduate-catalog/school-of-arts-and-sciences/international-business

What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University

Small classes, lectures and seminars provide a climate for individualized learning while conferences and faculty project collaborations offer opportunities to network and boost your resume.

Student Learning Outcomes

After completing the program, you will be able to:

Integrate global perspectives on political, economic, cultural, environmental issues into business decisions
1. Compare political and economic systems to identify differences that affect business transactions
2. Develop international competitive strategies based on ethics and social responsibility that address social, economic, and environment needs in both the home and the host country.
Communicate and work effectively with people from other countries and cultures
1. Speak and write proficiently in at least one language other than one's native tongue.
2. Integrate knowledge of different cultures to identify needs and evaluate management techniques that are appropriate for different countries.
3. Demonstrate professional, persuasive, analytical, logical, and effective written and oral communications
Integrate quantitative and qualitative skills to solve problems and support international business decisions
1. Use accounting, economics, finance and other business data to solve international business problems and to support international business decisions.
2. Investigate complex issues that affect international business and to formulate strategies to address these issues through critical thinking
3. Use appropriate business tools and technologies in solving international business problems and presenting their solutions.

Program Accreditation

Networking & Professional Opportunities

Attend conferences organized by the World Trade Center Institute and interact with regional business leaders and foreign Embassies staff.
Collaborate with faculty on projects involving companies engaging in international business.