International Business B.S.
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Degree Specific Credits: 70-84
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
Note:
- At least 54 credits must be earned in Business classes (ECNS, COB internship courses and COB faculty-led study abroad courses may be counted in OR out of Business). A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for these courses.
- At least 60 credits must be earned outside of COB (excluding HHP/ACT activities courses).
- At least 27 credits in business must be taken at UM.
- All business credits transferred in after matriculating to UM must be pre-approved by the department chair in your major.
- In addition to the below requirements, students seeking a major in International Business must complete all degree requirements for a major in ACCT, FIN, MGMT, MIS, or MKTG.
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College of Business Requirements | 48-50 | |
Primary Lower Core Courses | ||
Math Requirement | ||
Statistics Requirement | ||
Secondary Lower Core Courses | ||
Upper Major Core Courses | ||
Capstone and Upper-Division Writing Requirement | ||
| International Business Major Requirements | 12 | |
| International Business Language Requirement | 4-16 | |
| International Business Major Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 70-84 | |
College of Business Requirements
Primary Lower Core Courses
Note: Unless a higher requirement is specified, all primary lower core courses must be completed with a C- or better and a 2.0 GPA in the seven (7) listed courses prior to admission into an upper-division Business Major. A minimum grade of C or better is required for ACTG 201 and ACTG 202 as a prerequisite for ACTG 305.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ACTG 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACTG 202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BMIS 270 | MIS Foundations for Business | 3 |
| ECNS 201S | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Math Requirement
Note: The College of Business requires that credit be earned for one of the math courses below (with a C- or better) before enrolling in ACTG 202. A student's result on the ALEKS Math Placement Exam or Maplesoft Math Placement Exam does not waive this math requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Probability and Linear Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Total Hours | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Statistics Requirement
Note: This is a primary lower core course. The College of Business requires that credit be earned for STAT 216 (preferred) or one of the other statistics courses below (with a C- or better) prior to being admitted into an upper-division College of Business major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Forest Biometrics | ||
| Psychological Statistics | ||
| Social Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (preferred) | ||
| Total Hours | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Lower Core Courses
Note: All courses must be completed with a "C-" or better to satisfy prerequisites for certain major, upper major core, or capstone courses. Students are advised to complete these courses prior to being admitted to an upper-division Business Major. Prerequisites are strictly enforced.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BGEN 220E | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (Students must complete this course with a C- or better prior to taking the capstone, though earlier completion is strongly encouraged.) Ethical & Human Values Requirement | 3 |
| COMX 111A | Introduction to Public Speaking (Students must complete this course with a C- or better prior to taking the capstone, though earlier completion is strongly encouraged.) Expressive Arts Requirement | 3 |
| CSCI 172 | Intro to Computer Modeling | 3 |
| ECNS 202S | Principles of Macroeconomics Social Science Requirement | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper Major Core Courses
Note: All upper major core courses must be completed before the capstone can be taken. A student must be listed as a major or minor in business to take these courses. Major or minor in Dusiness is defined as junior standing with all primary lower core courses completed, a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and formal admission to the major or minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BFIN 322 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BGEN 361 | Principles of Business Law | 3 |
| BMGT 322 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BMGT 340 | Management & Organization Behavior | 3 |
| BMKT 325 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Capstone and Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Notes:
- Students must complete all primary and secondary lower core and upper core courses and their prerequisites and have an approved graduation application to register for their capstones.
- Students must pass the required comprehensive exam as well as all requisite coursework to earn a passing grade in BGEN 499.
- BGEN 499 must be taken at UM.
- This course also satisfies the UM and College of Business upper-division writing requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| BGEN 499 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
International Business Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BFIN 473 | Multinational Financial Mgmt | 3 |
| BGEN 360 | International Business | 3 |
| BMGT 467 | Global Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BMGT 480 | Cross-Cultural Mgmt | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
International Business Major Language Requirement
Note: A student may be exempt from this requirement if using English as a second language or another language not offered by the University of Montana. Please see the International Business advisor for assistance.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the 202 level or equivalent in a modern or classical language. | 4-16 | |
| Total Hours | 4-16 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
International Business Major Electives
Note: These 6 credits are selected in consultation with your faculty advisor. A signed track sheet reflecting these courses is required on file in the College of BusinessAdvising Office.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits in courses approved by your advisor. | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-