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6/6/2024 4:14:01 PM

International Business, Associate in Science

Pathway:

International Business

Degree Type:

Associate in Science

Curriculum Code:

SOC.IBU.AS (U230A07)

Total Program Credits: 62-71

Designed for transfer students with interests in international marketing, finance, economics and management.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Science Degree in International Business program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Learn to critically analyze the risk and opportunities presented for businesses that operate in the global arena and develop financial models and strategic proposals to communicate this information for decision-making.
  2. Analyze and compare between-country data, applying appropriate concepts, techniques, and models to tackle international business issues.
  3. Explain business expansion abroad and key issues related to their operations in other countries.
  4. Evaluate and critique different economic systems in the international environment.
  5. Explain the key legal issues related to businesses operating in other countries.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

 

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
ACC 101 Financial Accounting

Core Course

4

 
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

OR
BUS 107 Microsoft Office in Business Applications

Core Course

3

 
ECO 102 Macroeconomics

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Life Science

Life Science Gen-ed

3-4

Total Semester Credits:16-17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
ACC 105 # Managerial Accounting

Core Course

3

BUS 141 Introduction to Business

Core Course

3

 
MAT 110 # College Algebra

Core Course

3

OR
MAT 124 Finite Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

OR
MAT 134 # Introduction to Calculus for Business and Social Science

Mathematics Gen-ed

5

 
RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Physical Science

Physical Science Gen-ed

3-5

Total Semester Credits:15-19
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Some transfer universities may require MAT 124. Consult with your Academic Advisor.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 293 # Essentials of International Business

Core Course

3

ECO 103 Microeconomics

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3-5

Total Semester Credits:15-17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.

Note: ECO 103 can be used as either Program Elective or General Elective.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 161 Business Law I

Core Course

3

Take Credits Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Physical or Life Science

Physical or Life Science Gen-ed

4-5

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

 
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

OR
Take Credits General Electives

General Elective

3

OR
Take Foreign Language Credits

General Elective

4

Total Semester Credits:16-18
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Note: Take Physical or Life Science course with a lab.

GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Please select program electives from the list below. Other program electives may be substituted by the permission of the Department Chairperson, Dr. William M. Griffin.

Program Electives (0-9):

CourseCategoryCredits
ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

ANT 103 Cultural Anthropology

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

BUS 127 Principles of Marketing

Core Course

3

BUS 150 Principles of Management

Core Course

3

BUS 200 Introduction to Human Resource Management

Core Course

3

CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I

Program Elective

4

GEO 104 Contemporary World Cultures

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

PHL 105 World Religions

Humanities Gen-ed

3

SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I

Program Elective

4

SPN 102 # Elementary Spanish II

Program Elective

4

(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)

See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/

See BUS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579, email: williamgriffin@triton.edu

 KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general) Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)