International Business Administration

Dr. Arvind Phatak, Executive Director
Kim Cahill, Program Advisor
Office: Speakman Hall 349
(215) 204-3778
kcahill@temple.edu
www.fox.temple.edu/igms

The International Business Administration major is designed as a dual major to enable students to develop an understanding of the various functional areas of international business and to prepare students for positions in the government, global corporations or international public institutions. The skills needed are developed through specialized international courses in economics, finance, and general and strategic management. 

All International Business majors will also complete the requirements for a functional business major. In addition, a cultural and geographic area of understanding is also essential. Students are encouraged to acquire this background through elective courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts.

Additionally, there is an emphasis on language; for without minimal language capability, one is truly handicapped in interpersonal relationships and in international interactions. Courses in language and language certificates are offered through the College of Liberal Arts. Finally, to further round out their education, students are provided opportunities to spend a semester or a year abroad in various countries where the University has established special programs.

International Business Administration majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad, earn an Area Studies and Language Certificate, and to become actively involved in the International Business Association (IBA). The organization hosts 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

Students pursuing the International Business major will be evaluated at 45 s.h. to determine their eligibility to remain in the major. Criteria used in the evaluation will include a minimum GPA of 3.0, language fluency and language course work, international course work and experiences, and participation in the International Business Association. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the major to graduate as an International Business major.

REQUIREMENTS OF MAJOR