International Studies BA, Business Track Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in International Studies. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BA in International Studies, Business Track
120
A Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies Business requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.
Credits for Major in International Studies, Business Track
36
To qualify as a major, a minimum of 36 credits are required. 21 core credits are taken in anthropology, Spanish, history and economics. 6 electives are in political science, 3 in sociology and 3 in Spanish. A minimum of 3 credits are required in a foreign language.
General Education Credits Required for a BA in International Studies, Business Track
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| ISP 0187-101 Introduction to Global Issues BA International Studies/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Foreign Language Course¹ Level I BA International Studies/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credits |
¹Students will be placed after evaluation of previous work. Must complete a minimum of 18 credits above level IV.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUS 0204-162 Business & Society BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| ECA 0203-111 The Price System BA International Studies/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Foreign Language Course Level II BA International Studies/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MGT 0210-262 Art, Science & Practice of Management BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| ECA 0203-112 The National Economy BA International Studies/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| ISP 0187-201 Analysis of Global Issues BA International Studies/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Natural Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Foreign Language Course Level III BA International Studies/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUS 0204-341 International Business BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Business Electives Select 1 course BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| XXX-231² Cross-Cultural Concepts BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Formal Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Foreign Language Course Level IV BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
²All language course must be taken in same language.
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| XXX-246 France/Italy/Spain Today BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Language Elective Select 1 course BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Business Elective Select 1 course BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| XXX-310 Strategies Oral Communication BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Language Elective Select 1 course BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| Business Elective Select 1 course BA International Studies Requirement |
2 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| XXX-344 Translation Techniques BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| BUS 0204-341 International Business BA International Studies Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ISP 0187-493/494/495/497 Internship/Guided Research BA International Studies Requirement |
1-5 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 12-17 credits |
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