The Bachelor of Science in International Business program is designed to prepare students to be successful managers in an evolving global economy. They develop the skills and knowledge needed to work across cultures and differing business practices, both virtually and face-to-face. Program curriculum examines how a global environment impacts a student's chosen concentration.
Knowledge about other cultures and practices is best learned on location and experientially. BSIB students are expected to complete at least one semester of study or cooperative education experience in a country other than where they grew up. Students will create an individual academic plan based upon their interest and career goals. Students are encouraged to become proficient in a second language.
Upon graduation, students are able to make an impact from day one at companies that are engaged in business internationally. Graduates can also work in their home country for a company that operates internationally as well as overseas on a foreign assignment.
The BSIB program can be completed in four or five years, depending on the program of study. During the optional fifth year, the program offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in International Management, a Master of Science in Finance, or a Master of Science in Accounting through the PlusOne option.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.
Universitywide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
NUpath requirements Differences and Diversity (DD), Natural and Designed World (ND), Ethical Reasoning (ER), Interpreting Culture (IC), and Formal and Quantitative Reasoning (FQ) are not explicitly satisfied by required courses in the business curriculum at this time. Students are responsible for satisfying these requirements, and if these are not fulfilled in required major courses, they should use general electives to do so.
BSIB students will be required to complete at least a one-semester overseas requirement. The one semester overseas can be fulfilled by a study abroad or overseas co-op.
Business Core
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
ACCT 1201 | Financial Accounting and Reporting | 4 |
FINA 2201 | Financial Management | 4 |
INNO 2301 | Innovation! | 4 |
MGSC 2301 | Business Statistics | 4 |
MKTG 2201 | Introduction to Marketing | 4 |
ORGB 3201 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
International Business Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
All BSIB core courses must be completed at D'Amore-McKim or one of its approved partner universities. | ||
INTB 1205 | The Global Business Environment | 4 |
INTB 2205 | Business Decision Making in Developed Country Environments | 2 |
INTB 2206 | International Business Decision Making in Emerging Markets | 2 |
INTB 3205 | Understanding and Managing Cultural Differences | 4 |
INTB 4202 | Executing Global Strategy | 4 |
Complete one international business elective from the following: | 4 | |
International Financial Management | ||
Special Topics in International Business | ||
International Marketing | ||
Global Supply Chain Strategy |
Concentration
Complete one of the following concentrations. A second concentration is optional. Certain concentrations require additional prerequisites. Please consult your academic advisor to ensure you have met these requirements.
- Accounting
- Accounting and Advisory Services
- Brand Management
- Business Analytics
- Corporate Innovation
- Entrepreneurial Startups
- Family Business
- Finance
- Fintech
- Healthcare Management and Consulting
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Supply Chain Management
General Education
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
BUSN 1102 | Personal Skill Development for Business | 1 |
BUSN 1103 | Professional Development for Business Co-op | 1 |
ECON 1116 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
ENGW 1111 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
ENGW 3304 | Advanced Writing in the Business Administration Professions | 4 |
Business Cooperative Education
Complete one cooperative education experience.
Business GPA Requirement
A minimum 2.000 GPA in business courses is required.
Program Requirement
128 total semester hours required
Sample Plan of Study
Four-Year Program: Year Three Abroad with Two Co-ops
Note: Individual study plans will be created with an academic advisor and may vary based on the student's goals. The plan below is a sample only.
- Additional courses may be required in place of open electives. Electives may be moved or used to fulfill language classes. Accounting and advisory services and accounting concentrations require Managerial Accounting (ACCT 2301) as a prerequisite. Supply chain management requires Supply Chain and Operations Management (SCHM 2301) as a prerequisite. Management information systems requires Introduction to Information Systems and Digital Technologies (MISM 2301) as a prerequisite.
Year 1 | |||||||
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Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
ACCT 1201 | 4 | ECON 1116 or INNO 2301 | 4 | FINA 2201 | 4 | Elective | 4 |
BUSN 1102 | 1 | ENGW 1111 | 4 | Elective | 4 | Elective | 4 |
ECON 1116 or INNO 2301 | 4 | INTB 2205 | 2 | ||||
INTB 1205 | 4 | INTB 2206 | 2 | ||||
MGSC 2301 | 4 | MKTG 2201 | 4 | ||||
17 | 16 | 8 | 8 | ||||
Year 2 | |||||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
BUSN 1103 | 1 | Co-op | 0 | Co-op | Elective | 4 | |
INTB 3205 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
Concentration course | 4 | ||||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
17 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||||
Year 3 | |||||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
Semester abroad | 0 | Co-op (may be abroad) | Co-op (may be abroad) | Elective | 4 | ||
Concentration course | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
16 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||||
Year 4 | |||||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||||
ENGW 3304 | 4 | INTB 4202 | 4 | ||||
ORGB 3201 | 4 | Concentration course | 4 | ||||
Concentration course | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
Elective | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
16 | 16 | ||||||
Total Hours: 130 |
The Bachelor of Science in International Business program is designed to prepare students to be successful managers in an evolving global economy. They develop the skills and knowledge needed to work across cultures and differing business practices, both virtually and face-to-face. Program curriculum examines how a global environment impacts a student's chosen concentration.
Degree-earning exchange students must successfully complete their first two academic years at their home institution and must take part in an integration education experience before transferring to Northeastern University. They are also expected to complete one U.S. domestic cooperative education experience as part of their degree requirements. The total program of study must meet the BSIB degree requirements as listed in this catalog for D’Amore-McKim School of Business students.
Upon graduation, students are able to make an impact from day one at companies that are engaged in business internationally. Graduates can also work in their home country for a company that operates internationally as well as overseas on a foreign assignment.
The BSIB program offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in International Management, a Master of Science in Finance, or a Master of Science in Accounting through the PlusOne option.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.
Universitywide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
NUpath requirements Differences and Diversity (DD), Natural and Designed World (ND), and Formal and Quantitative Reasoning (FQ) are not explicitly satisfied by required courses in the business curriculum at this time. Students are responsible for satisfying these requirements, and if these are not fulfilled in required major courses, they should use general electives to do so.
Business Core
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
ACCT 1201 | Financial Accounting and Reporting | 4 |
FINA 2201 | Financial Management | 4 |
INNO 2301 | Innovation! | 4 |
MGSC 2301 | Business Statistics | 4 |
MKTG 2201 | Introduction to Marketing | 4 |
ORGB 3201 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
International Business Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTB 1205 | The Global Business Environment | 4 |
or INTB 1203 | International Business and Global Social Responsibility | |
INTB 2205 | Business Decision Making in Developed Country Environments | 2 |
INTB 2206 | International Business Decision Making in Emerging Markets | 2 |
INTB 3320 | International Business Management and Environment | 4 |
INTB 4202 | Executing Global Strategy | 4 |
Concentration
Complete one of the following concentrations. Certain concentrations require additional prerequisites. Please consult your academic advisor to ensure you have met these requirements.
- Accounting
- Accounting and Advisory Services
- Brand Management
- Business Analytics
- Corporate Innovation
- Entrepreneurial Startups
- Family Business
- Finance
- Fintech
- Healthcare Management and Consulting
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Supply Chain Management
General Education
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
BUSN 1103 | Professional Development for Business Co-op | 1 |
ECON 1116 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
ENGW 1111 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
ENGW 3304 | Advanced Writing in the Business Administration Professions | 4 |
Business Cooperative Education
Complete one cooperative education experience in the U.S.
Business GPA Requirement
A minimum 2.000 GPA in business courses is required.
Program Requirement
128 total semester hours required