1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

Students must take two of the following core courses:IFSM 425 Decision Support and Expert Systems (3)IFSM 430 Information Systems and Security (3)IFSM 438 Project Management (3)IFSM 450 Telecommunication Systems in Management (3)Supplemental Major Courses (6 s.h.)Students must take two upper-level courses from offerings in computer andinformation science, computer information technology, computer science,computer studies, and information systems management. Students should becareful to ensure that all prerequisites have been met before choosing thesecourses.Additional Required Coursework (6 s.h.)Students must take the following courses (or a higher-numbered course in thesame discipline); credit may be applied to general education, minor, or electiverequirements, as appropriate:MATH 107 College Algebra (3)STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics (3)International BusinessManagementStudents may seek an academic minor in international businessmanagement.Minor in International Business ManagementThe international business management minor complements theskills the student gains in his or her major discipline by presentingthe basic concepts, theories, policies, and practices that supportthe institutional, environmental, functional, and strategic frameworkfor conducting global business transactions.ObjectivesThe student who graduates with a minor in international businessmanagement will be able to•Identify, define, and comprehend key concepts, theories, andissues associated with global business transactions.• Assess the impact of national social systems on internationalbusiness and the dynamic interrelationships between thedomestic and international environments.•Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of government,multinational corporations, global institutions, and regionalorganizations in international business transactions, includingtrade, foreign investment, and economic development.•Identify and analyze global strategic issues and decisions basedon case analysis.•Demonstrate critical-thinking, analytic, and effective communicationand writing skills through case analyses, research, andpresentations.•Apply skills to conduct research on topics of relevant interestusing appropriate resources that enhance information literacyand technical competency.Requirements for the MinorA minor in international business management requires the completionof 15 semester hours of coursework in international businessmanagement, drawn from various disciplines as appropriate; atleast 9 semester hours must be earned in courses numbered 300 orabove. Specific course requirements are listed below. If a specificcourse required for the minor is taken instead to satisfy the requirementsfor the major, another course in the same discipline shouldbe substituted to fulfill the required minimum number of semesterhours for the minor. Any course used to replace an upper-level courseshould also be classified as upper level.For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, studentsshould refer to pp. 22–23.International Business Management Coursework (15 s.h.)Required Foundation Course (3 s.h.)Students must take the following foundation course:BMGT 392 International Business Management (3)Supplemental Minor Courses (12 s.h.)Students must take four of the following courses:ACCT 425 International Accounting (3)BMGT 446 International Finance (3)BMGT 498L International Business Contract Management (3)BMGT 498O The Global Manager and Public Policy (3)BMGT 498P International Business Law (3)BMGT 498R Multinational Management (3)BMGT 498S Global Commerce (3)HRMN 490 International Human Resource Management (3)MRKT 454 Global Marketing (3)JournalismStudents may seek an academic minor in journalism.Minor in JournalismThe journalism minor complements the skills the student gainsin his or her major discipline by illuminating the principles andmethods used to gather information, process it, and disseminate itto an audience or audiences through a variety of media, with thepurpose of informing.70