International Business Administration

Dr. Arvind Phatak, Executive Director
Kim Cahill, Program Advisor
Office: Alter Hall A506
215-204-3778
kcahill@temple.edu
www.fox.temple.edu/programs/iba.html

A major in International Business Administration combines coursework in international business (IB), area studies, and foreign language. This educational experience is designed to equip students with the knowledge and global perspectives required to thrive in the global workforce of the twenty-first century.

Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in a second language at the fourth semester level through coursework or examination. A cultural, historical, and geographic area of understanding is also essential. Students are encouraged to acquire this background through completion of a Certificate of Specialization in Spanish and Latin American Studies for Business or Asian Business and Society facilitated by IGMS/CIBER, or elective courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts. See Temple CIBER, Spanish and Latin American Studies for Business and Temple CIBER, Asian Business and Society Certificate Program for information.

To further round out a students’ education, study abroad is strongly recommended. Students are provided opportunities to spend a summer, a semester or a year abroad in various countries where the university has established business programs. See Temple CIBER, Study Abroad for information.

International Business Administration majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad, earn an Area Studies and Language Certificate, and become actively involved in the International Business Association. This student organization hosts the Global Lecture Series with guest speakers from international business disciplines, networking events, and career development activities. This organization is open to all FSBM majors. For more information, contact the International Business Association officers at 215-204-8185.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All students are required to complete a set of university requirements: General Education (GenEd) or Core.

• New freshmen starting in the 2009-2010 academic year are required to complete the GenEd curriculum.
• New transfer students starting in the 2009-2010 academic year are required to complete the Core curriculum.

College Requirements

Students must meet College Graduation Requirements, including the requirements of the major listed below. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA overall and a 2.0 GPA in the major to graduate as an International Business major. Use the major GPA calculator at www.fox.temple.edu/advising to calculate the GPA in the major.

Major Requirements for Freshmen

Suggested Sequence for Freshmen

Major Requirements for Transfers

Suggested Sequence for Transfers

Requirements of International Business Administration Major - for freshmen only

Undergraduate students may earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in international business (IB). Students are strongly encouraged to pursue one of two complementary tracks to enhance their professional marketability by specializing in a functional area of business and/or pursuing area studies expertise.

Suggested Sequence of International Business Administration Major - For Freshmen Only

Please note that this sequence is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met. Students' academic sequences may differ based on individual academic plans.

Requirements of International Business Administration Major - for transfer students only

The International Business Administration major results in a multidisciplinary degree with a strong, functional business component. All International Business majors will complete the requirements for a functional business major AND the international requirements listed below.

Notes:

• International Business courses are cross-listed with the corresponding functional department.  IBA majors must use the IBA course number when registering.
• IBA 4587 is no longer considered a writing-intensive course.
• It is recommended that students take IBA 2501 and IBA 2502 as Business electives if they have room in their degree program.

Suggested Sequence of International Business Administration Major - For Transfer Students Only

Please note that this sequence is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met. Students' academic sequences may differ based on individual academic plans.

Certificates

Several interdisciplinary certificates are offered that will enhance international understanding: Asian Business & Society and Spanish & Latin American Studies for Business.