International Business Minor

Introduction

This minor is designed for students who want to add an international business dimension to a major in another functional area, either in the College of Business and Economics or in one of the other majors at Western Washington University. The student who completes this minor will have a) a course that gives a general introduction to the international dimensions of core business functions; b) two courses that add more focused international business knowledge, and c) two elective courses with international content. Students from outside the College of Business and Economics will also acquire a basic knowledge of the ‘language’ of business and economics with two College of Business Administration courses.

Why Consider an International Business Minor?

An International Business Minor prepares a student to provide international insight as they work in their business relationships in a variety of situations. Graduates should be able to help manage these business relationships that are central to the global environment that will define their careers.

Student Resources

Department website: Management

Contact information: Cristina Nelson, Department Manager, Parks Hall 351, 360-650-2902, cristina.nelson@wwu.edu

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

Sample careers: Students completing the minor will be better able to be effective managers in functional area careers in Supply Chain Management, Law, Public Policy, International Non-Profits, Marketing, Management of, Relationships in Business, Analysis of, Competitiveness

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Students must have a 2.50 GPA in all WWU courses and in the following sets of CBE courses: ECON 101 or ECON 206; ACCT 240 and ECON 207.

Students who meet the requirements will be assured of admission if space is available. Complete and submit the online application form.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.