International Business Studies - Certificate
The Certificate in International Business Studies is designed to offer Mays Business School undergraduate students the opportunity to establish an international business and culture knowledge base that will prepare them to meet global business challenges.
This certificate contains hours of coursework that can be integrated as part of the undergraduate business curriculum. An international experience is also required. Students who pursue this certificate program must complete all requirements prior to graduation.
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select four of the following international business courses: 1 | 12 | |
| Global Immersion in Accounting | ||
| International Accounting | ||
| International Finance | ||
| Asian Business Environment | ||
| European Integration and Business | ||
| Latin American Markets | ||
| International Business Internship | ||
| Special Topics in... | ||
| International Technology Management | ||
| International Environment of Business | ||
| International Management | ||
| Global Entrepreneurship | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| International Marketing: Study Abroad | ||
| International Market Entry Strategies | ||
| Managing Logistics and Supply Chain Operations | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 6 | |
Option 1: Foreign language 2 | ||
Option 2: Any two of the non-business international courses below: 3 | ||
| Modern Africa | ||
| International Trade and Agriculture | ||
| International Agribusiness Marketing | ||
| Global Agricultural Issues | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of the World | ||
| Cultural Change and Development | ||
| Music in World Cultures | ||
| Cultural and Ethical Considerations for Global Practice | ||
| Modern East Asia | ||
| Twentieth Century Japan | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| International Communication | ||
| Economic Development of Europe | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| International Trade Theory and Policy | ||
| Contemporary Russian Prose | ||
| Russian Drama | ||
| Russian Artistic Culture II - 1890 to Present | ||
| Global Cinema | ||
| German Film | ||
| French Society and Culture in Evolution | ||
| French Literature II | ||
| Politics, Culture and Society in Contemporary France | ||
| Seminar in French Civilization | ||
| Geography of the Global Village | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| The Middle East | ||
| Geography of Latin America | ||
| Geography of Europe | ||
| Geography of South Asia | ||
| German Culture and Civilization II | ||
| German Film | ||
| Global Cinema | ||
| Introduction to Russian History | ||
| Europe Since 1919 | ||
| Eastern Europe | ||
| Latin America Since 1810 | ||
| Modern Africa | ||
| History of South Africa | ||
| Modern Middle East | ||
| Modern East Asia | ||
| Twentieth Century Japan | ||
| History of Modern Germany | ||
| History of France Since 1815 | ||
| Russia's Long Twentieth Century - The Soviet Experiment and Beyond | ||
| Twentieth Century Britain | ||
| History of Mexico, 1821 to the Present | ||
| History of Brazil, 1822 to the Present | ||
| International Developments Since 1918 | ||
| Women and Gender in Modern European History | ||
| Political Islam and Jihad | ||
| Contemporary Issues in the Middle East | ||
| Theories of Globalization | ||
| Political Islam and Jihad | ||
| Contemporary Italian Cultures | ||
| International Communication | ||
| Dance in World Cultures | ||
| Japanese Traditional Performing Arts | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Introduction to World Politics | ||
| Western European Government and Politics | ||
| Political Systems of Latin America | ||
| Politics of Global Inequality | ||
| African Politics | ||
| Government and Politics of Eastern Europe | ||
| Globalization and Democracy | ||
| Government and Politics of the Former Soviet Union | ||
| Asian Governments and Politics | ||
| Political Conflicts of the Middle East | ||
| The Politics of European Union | ||
| Political Islam and Jihad | ||
| Global Social Trends | ||
| Hispanic Culture and Civilization: 18th Century to Present | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Literature | ||
| Hispanic Film | ||
| Contemporary Hispanic Society and Culture | ||
| Contemporary Spanish and Spanish-American Literature | ||
| Olympic Studies | ||
| International Sport Business | ||
| Women and Gender in Modern European History | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Three hours must be taken in the student's business major. Courses may be taken on campus or through a TAMU or Mays faculty-led, field trip, or exchange program. Prior approval is required for direct enrollment at a foreign institution or through a provider.
- 2
Must be the same language (e.g. SPAN 101, SPAN 102) and taken at the university level. Credit-by-exam not allowed.
- 3
Non-business courses taken abroad as part of a TAMU or Mays faculty-led, field trip, or exchange program, or through direct enrollment at a foreign institution or through a provider may also be used to satisfy this requirement.
Approved International Experience
An approved international experience, one month minimum, is required. Options available include:
- Mays or university-wide exchange program
- Mays or TAMU faculty-led or field trip
- International internship (for IBUS 484 credit)
- Other study abroad or volunteer program (with prior approval)