International Business Emphasis
Having a 360 degree understanding of international issues, competition and business practices is a prerequisite in the 21st century. There are a number of new and dynamic events and processes that influence the world economic, cultural and political arenas. It is essential that managers understand the implications of these changes. This area of emphasis addresses these issues and introduces students to the challenges and basic skills required for effective international business management.
Why study international business at UCCS?
International Business Courses
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International BusinessInternational Business
This course provides an introduction to international business and examines legal, political, economic and cultural factors affecting international business operations. The class utilizes contemporary issues to discuss major aspects of business planning, organization and control in an international context.
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International Trade and Financial ManagementInternational Trade and Financial Management
This course provides a hands-on exploration of the fundamentals of international trade and finance and explores the history and institutions of international trade including trade theory, financial exchange, the determination of exchange rates, the basics of exchange rate derivative products, the management of foreign exchange in international business and the interaction of tax policy with business location and transfer pricing decision.
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International ManagementInternational Management
This course provides an overview of management and human resources issues related to international markets. Major topics covered include organizing operations, decision making and controlling, motivation and leadership across cultures, international labor relations, human resource selection and repatriation and human development across cultures.
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International MarketingInternational Marketing
This course provides an overview of marketing issues related to international markets. Major topics covered include a description of major world markets, market analysis including cultural and political assessment, target market selection, market entry modes, marketing strategy, program management and implementation issues.
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International Business Seminars: Europe, Asia or Southeast AsiaInternational Business Seminars: Europe, Asia or Southeast Asia
Short-term study abroad. A series of international business seminars conducted abroad by management personnel of European companies. Insight is provided into the cultural, social and political environments of each country visited. This is an intensive international business and travel experience. Optional course.
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Intercultural and Global CommunicationIntercultural and Global Communication
This course provides an experiential examination of the philosophy, process, problems and potentials unique to communication across cultural boundaries. Implications for personal and social innovations. Comparative study in communication in selected cultures. Optional course.
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International Political EconomyInternational Political Economy
This course provides an overview of the world political economy, especially in the post-WWII period. The central goal of the course is to provide information and develop analytical tools necessary for you to grasp the political issues inherent in international economic relations. Optional course.
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International EconomicsInternational Economics
This course provides an analysis of the basis for and consequences of opening an economy to the international arena. Specific issues considered are the benefits and costs of international trade, the reason for barriers to trade, the determination of exchange rates and the effect of government policies of international goods and factor flows. Optional course.
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International Financial ManagementInternational Financial Management
This course examines the opportunities and risks of firms doing business in a global economy. Subjects include international capital movements, balance of payment problems, foreign and international institutions, foreign exchange markets, managing foreign exchange risk and exposure and global investment and financing strategies. Optional course.
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Advanced Topics in Human Resource ManagementAdvanced Topics in Human Resource Management
This course examines the key competencies and practices that are required for HR professionals to be effective in organizations. Topics include HR strategies and structures, ethical foundations for HR, an HR professional's role in business partnering with internal organizational clients, business management for attaining organizational goals, consultation and facilitation skills, HR Technology and HR data reporting and analysis. Optional course.
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Improving Personal and Team CreativityImproving Personal and Team Creativity
This course covers the concepts and theories of creativity but devotes most of the course time to specific, proven approaches to unlock and surface the student’s innate creativity. Examples of creative approaches in business and industry are illustrated. Both individual and group creativity techniques are reviewed and practiced, with emphasis on how to form a creative work team. Optional course.
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International PoliticsInternational Politics
This course covers the system of national states, concepts of national interest, goals of foreign policies, conduct of diplomacy, the role of non-state actors and the bearing of these elements on the problem of peace. Great powers and regions of the earth in international politics today, their roles in international tensions and the development of international relations theory. Optional course.
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International LawInternational Law
A survey of public international law with special emphasis on source of international law and instruments for adjudication as well as on international treaties and the rules of land and sea warfare. Optional course.
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Globalization and DevelopmentGlobalization and Development
This course provides a multi-level examination of globalization, investigating the forces that influence this phenomenon and their effects on people, societies and the world at large. Optional course.
Potential Careers
Career |
Average Salary |
Outlook Through 2028 |
Number of New Jobs Through 2028 |
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Logistics Manager |
$74,000 |
+5% |
8,400 |
Management Analyst |
$83,600 |
+14% |
118,300 |
Marketing Manager |
$132,600 |
+8% |
21,800 |
Business Analytics Manager |
$83,000 |
+13% |
110,200 |
Banking Manager |
$127,900 |
+16% |
104,700 |
Recruitment Consultant |
$61,000 |
+5% |
33,000 |
Compliance Officer |
$71,500 |
+5% |
31,600 |
Public Affairs Consultant |
$60,000 |
+6% |
17,300 |