Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business and Trade*
Program Description/Employment Options For Graduates:
The Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business and Trade (IBT) program provides students in Manatee and Sarasota counties with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for successful careers leading, supervising, and managing in a global business environment, with an optional concentration in Maritime Management. Maritime Management would focus on preparing individuals to fill jobs necessary for the operation of Florida’s 14 deepwater seaports and numerous marinas spanning the largest state coastline in the continental United States supporting one of the most robust water business and tourism industries in the country.
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in International Business and Trade will include:
- A 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0
- Completion of 45 semester hours. Included in this must be ENC 1101 and MAT 1033 (or a course at that same or higher level).
- Successful completion of at least 50% of the prerequisite courses (with a grade of C or better).
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A separate program application must be submitted to the program director. |
Program Prerequisites:
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Financial Accounting |
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Managerial Accounting |
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Computer Applications |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
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Applied Calculus I |
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Elementary Statistics |
Program Course Listing:
Upper Level (3000 - 4000) Course Requirements
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Leadership and Management Practices |
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Managerial Risk Analysis and Decision Making |
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Managing Cultural Diversity |
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Financial Management |
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Quality Management |
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Legal Issues In International Business |
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Foreign Language Courses** |
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Supply Chain Management |
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Operations Management |
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Applied Organizational Behavior |
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Applied Project Management |
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Sales, Negotiating and Customer Relationship Management |
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Senior Capstone Project In International Business |
Degree Total = 120 credits
For more information contact Program Director:
*Note: Substantive change prospectus for this new program has been submitted in May 2012 to SACS for their approval.
