International Business, B.S.B.A.

Admissions

Entrance Requirements

In addition to the academic admission requirements of the Moore School of Business stated below, a limit on admission to the program may be imposed. An enrollment limit would become necessary if enrollment levels exceed school staffing capabilities and resources. The Undergraduate Admissions Committee, in consultation with the dean of the school, shall be responsible for adjusting undergraduate enrollment levels to ensure the quality of the undergraduate program. A student who meets admissions criteria will be favorably considered, but because of space limitations admission cannot be guaranteed. Once minimum criteria are met, all qualified applicants are placed into an admissions group and are ranked by academic credentials. Based on the number of available seats, students are admitted in ranked order until capacity is reached. The Moore School only considers new applicants for Fall Term admission. 

Freshmen entering the USC Columbia Pre-Business division of the Moore School of Business must meet the campus requirements for admission. Freshmen applicants will only be considered for Fall Term admission.

Students from other USC campuses who have no work from colleges outside of USC must have a minimum cumulative Institution GPA of 3.25, must have taken at least 15 USC credit hours, and have completed calculus with a minimum grade of C. Additionally, those students who have fewer than 30 semester hours from colleges outside USC must also meet Columbia campus freshman admission requirements. Change of campus applicants will only be considered for Fall Term admission.

Students enrolled in other colleges on the Columbia campus must have a minimum cumulative Institution GPA of 3.25, must have at least 15 USC credit hour,and have completed calculus with a minimum grade of C. Internal transfers will only be considered for admission in the fall term.

Transfer students from other institutions must present a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on all college work taken and have completed calculus with a minimum grade of C. Students who have taken fewer than 30 semester hours of college work must also meet Columbia campus freshman admission requirements. External transfers will only be considered for Fall Term admission. 

Additional Admission Information

Admission to the International Business major is highly competitive, and enrollment is limited.  Individual limits apply to language selections in the regional concentrations.

Degree Requirements (122-140 hours)

See Darla Moore School of Business for progression requirements and other regulations.

Program of Study

Requirements Credit Hours
1. Carolina Core 31-43
2. College Requirements 40
3. Program Requirements 0-24
4. Major Requirements 27-39

Founding Documents Requirement

All undergraduate students must take a 3-credit course or its equivalent with a passing grade in the subject areas of History, Political Science, or African American Studies that covers the founding documents including the United State Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation and one or more documents that are foundational to the African American Freedom struggle, and a minimum of five essays from the Federalist papers.  This course may count as a requirement in any part of the program of study including the Carolina Core, the major, minor or cognate, or as a general elective.  Courses that meet this requirement are listed here.

1. Carolina Core Requirements (31-43 hours)

CMW – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written (6 hours)

must be passed with a grade of C or higher​

ARP – Analytical Reasoning and Problem Solving (6-7 hours) 

must be passed with a grade of C or higher

SCI – Scientific Literacy (7 hours)

GFL – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language  (0-6 hours)

Students shall demonstrate in one Foreign Language the ability to comprehend the topic and the main ideas in written and, with the exception of Latin and Ancient Greek, spoken texts on familiar subjects. This ability can be demonstrated by achieving a score of two or better on a USC foreign language test. Those failing to do so must satisfactorily complete equivalent study of foreign language at USC.

​GHS – ​Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Historical Thinking (3 hours) 

GSS – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Social Sciences (3 hours) 

AIU – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding (3 hours)

CMS – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component1 (0-3 hours)

INF – Information Literacy1 (0-3 hours)

VSR – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility1 (0-3 hours)

1

Carolina Core Stand Alone or Overlay Eligible Requirements — Overlay-approved courses offer students the option of meeting two Carolina Core components in a single course. A maximum of two overlays is allowed. The total Carolina Core credit hours must add up to a minimum of 31 hours. Some programs may have a higher number of minimum Carolina Core hours due to specified requirements.

2. College Requirements (40 hours)

must be passed with a grade of C or higher

Course Title Credits
ACCT 225Introduction to Financial Accounting3
ACCT 226Introduction to Managerial Accounting3
ACCT 324Survey of Commercial Law3
BADM 301Business Careers in the Global Economy1
ECON 221Principles of Microeconomics3
ECON 222Principles of Macroeconomics3
FINA 363Introduction to Finance3
MGMT 250Professional Communication3
MGMT 371Principles of Management3
MGMT 478Strategic Management3
MGSC 290Computer Information Systems in Business3
MGSC 291Applied Statistics for Business3
MGSC 395Operations Management3
MKTG 350Principles of Marketing3
Total Credit Hours40

3. Program Requirements (0-24 hours*)

*Students who are not native speakers in approved languages and exempt from the 12-hour foreign language requirement will have a range of 12-24 hours of Program Requirements.

Supporting Courses (0-12 hours)

Foreign Language (0-12 hours)

The International Business major requires at least four advanced language-based courses numbered 300 and above in one foreign language. Students in specific concentrations must meet experiential language program participation requirements that do not necessarily equate to specific hours, credits, or course levels. Students may fulfill minor or cognate requirements through completion of the foreign language requirement.

Note: Native speakers in approved languages may seek approval for this requirement to be waived.

Minor or Cognate (12-18 hours) optional

Minors (non-business) may be selected from a University-wide list of approved minors. The minor is normally a minimum of 18 hours of prescribed courses in one subject area. Minors are recognized on the transcript.

Cognates which consist of 4 related courses in a specific field. The cognate is intended to support the course work in the major. The cognate must consist of twelve (12) hours of courses at the advanced level, outside of but related to the major. Cognates do not earn an additional designation on the transcript.

Electives (0-24 hours)

The number of elective hours required depends upon the number of hours used to fulfill other degree requirements, including the optional minor or cognate.  Minimum degree requirements must equal 122 hours. Selecting to pursue a minor or cognate, multiple business majors or the business analytics concentration may be used to reduce the total number of electives hours.

Options to meet this requirement may include:

  • Pre-Professional coursework can be applied for students seeking admission to a professional degree program after graduation.
  • A maximum of 4 courses towards completion of an accelerated master’s program if not counted elsewhere in the degree.
  • Directed Electives:  Students may select courses of interest with their advisor.  Students are strongly encouraged to take a business section of UNIV 101. All directed coursework electives must be passed with a grade of C or better.

4. Major Requirements (27-39 hours)

Students majoring in International Business are required to study outside the United States for a period of one semester, normally the spring semester of the academic year after which IBUS 310 is taken, at an approved institution. Exceptions to this requirement will be granted in cases of hardship. Students in regional cohort tracks meet the overseas study requirement at the cohort partner institution. The curriculum of the International Business major satisfies the Moore School internationalization requirement.

A minimum grade of C is required in all major courses.

Major Courses (3 hours)

Course Title Credits
IBUS 310Globalization and Business3
Total Credit Hours3

Major Electives (12 hours)

Course Title Credits
Functional Courses
Select one of the following:3
ACCT 426
International Financial Reporting
IBUS 501
International Financial Management
IBUS 502
International Marketing
IBUS 503
International Entrepreneurship
IBUS 405
International Information Systems
IBUS 430
Research in International Business
IBUS 432
The Business Case for Services Offshoring
MGMT 406
International Human Resource Management
MGSC 405
International Information Systems
ECON 503
International Trade Economics
ECON 504
International Monetary Economics
ECON 505
International Development Economics
Thematic Courses
Select one of the following:3
IBUS 422
Foreign Market Entry and Growth
IBUS 423
Cross-Cultural Behavior and Negotiations
IBUS 424
Exporting and Importing
IBUS 425
Competitive Strategies in Developing Countries
IBUS 426
Global Competitive Analysis
IBUS 427
Global Stakeholder Management
IBUS 428
Islamic Economics and Finance
IBUS 429
Comparative Innovation Systems
IBUS 431
Intercultural Competencies for Working in International Teams
IBUS 433
Economic Globalization: Leadership and the Transnational Mindset
IBUS 434
Social Networks and Global Leadership
IBUS 435
Market Development and Global Strategy
IBUS 519
Social Networks and Global Leadership
IBUS 521
Ethnographic Methods in International Marketing
Regional Courses
Select one of the following:3
IBUS 541
Business in Latin America 1
IBUS 542
Business in Asia 1
IBUS 543
Business in Europe 1
IBUS 544
Business in Africa 1
Additional Functional or Thematic Course
Select 3 hours3
Total Credit Hours12
1

Because one or more of these courses may not be offered on campus during the two years that a student may be taking major-level courses, these courses are most appropriate for study abroad.

Second Major (12-24 hours)

The International Business major must be taken in combination with a second major in business.

Regional Cohort Concentrations (15 hours)

Students in each regional concentration of the International Business major meet the regional course requirements with courses dealing primarily in that region.

Competitive Admission

Admission to each concentration of the international business major is highly competitive, and enrollment is limited.  Individual limits apply to language selections in the regional concentrations.

Double Major

All students selecting international business as a major, regardless of concentration, are required to complete a second major in business.

Foreign Study

Students are placed at partner schools through a competitive application process. Students in regional cohort concentrations meet the overseas study requirement at the cohort partner institution and spend a minimum of two semesters abroad depending on cohort concentration. Experiential program requirements are outlined in the Program Expectations for each cohort concentration.

Conduct

Regional Cohort Concentrations have specific behavioral requirements. Those requirements are outlined in the Program Expectations for each cohort.

Chinese Business Concentration (15 hours)

The Chinese Business concentration in the International Business major allows the student to focus on International Business activities with China. Students in this concentration meet the foreign language requirement by selecting Chinese as the language of study. The Chinese language placement test will determine at which level the student will begin.  Foreign language courses may be included as part of the student’s selected minor, cognate, or elective hours. The language requirement for Chinese Business is heavily dependent on incoming language level. If students enroll at USC with C7 on their Chinese placement test, they may not be required to participate in the summer language institutes.

  • IBUS 310
  • One functional course from the list above (3 hours)
  • One thematic course from the list above (3 hours)
  • One regional course with Asian focus while abroad (3 hours)
  • One additional regional, functional or thematic course from the list above (3 hours)

European Business Concentration (15 hours)

The European Business concentration in the International Business major allows the student to focus on International Business activities with this region. Specific languages and functional majors may be required based on study abroad location and partner university. The foreign language placement test will determine at which level the student will begin. Foreign language courses may be included as part of the student’s selected minor, cognate, or elective hours.

  • IBUS 310
  • One functional course from the list above (3 hours)
  • One thematic course from the list above (3 hours)
  • Two regional courses with a European focus (6 hours)

Global Business Concentration (15 hours)

The Global Business concentration in the International Business major allows the student to focus on International Business activities within a global context. Specific languages and functional majors may be required based on study location and partner university. The foreign language placement test will determine at which level the student will begin. Foreign language courses may be included as part of the student’s selected minor, cognate, or elective hours.

  • IBUS 310
  • One functional course from the list above (3 hours)
  • One thematic course from the list above (3 hours)
  • Two regional courses with focus on the specific study abroad region (6 hours)

Global Business Innovation Concentration (15 hours)

The Global Business Innovation Concentration in the International Business major allows the student to focus on International Business activities within a global context. Specific languages and functional majors may be required based on study location and partner university. The foreign language placement test will determine at which level the student will begin. Foreign language courses may be included as part of the student’s selected minor, cognate, or elective hours.

  • IBUS 310
  • One functional course from the list above (3 hours)
  • One thematic course from the list above (3 hours)
  • Two regional courses with focus on the specific study abroad region (6 hours)

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Business Concentration (15 hours)

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Business concentration in the International Business major allows the student to focus on International Business activities with this region.  Students in this concentration meet the foreign language requirement by selecting Arabic as the language of study. The Arabic language placement test will determine at which level the student will begin. Foreign language courses may be included as part of the student’s selected minor, cognate, or elective hours. The language requirement for the MENA program is heavily dependent on incoming language level. If students enroll at USC with A4 on their Arabic placement test, they are not required to participate in both summer language institutes. Only one may be required based on evaluation of proficiency.

  • IBUS 310
  • One functional course from the list above (3 hours)
  • One thematic course from  the list above (3 hours)
  • Two regional courses with focus on the MENA region (6 hours)

South American Business Concentration (15 hours)

The South American Business concentration in the International Business major allows the student to focus on International Business activities with this region. Students in this concentration meet the foreign language requirement by selecting Portuguese or Spanish as the language of study. Specific languages and functional majors may be required based on study location and partner university.  The foreign language placement test will determine at which level the student will begin. Foreign language courses may be included as part of the student’s selected minor, cognate, or elective hours.

  • IBUS 310
  • One functional course from the list above (3 hours)
  • One thematic course from the list above (3 hours)
  • Two regional courses with focus on South America (6 hours)

Sustainability in Business Concentration (12 hours) optional

Please consult with your Academic Advisor or department on the courses recommended for individual majors. The sustainability concentration must be taken in conjunction with a major. The department may add additional electives to the Sustainability in Business Concentration, subject to the approval of the Sustainability Curriculum and research Faculty Committee.

Course Title Credits
MKTG 472Business, Markets and Sustainability3
IBUS 427Global Stakeholder Management3
Select three to six hours from the following:3-6
ACCT 550
Sustainability Reporting & Analysis
MGMT 407
Corporate Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Management
MGMT 408
Managing Today's Global Workforce
FINA 462
Climate Change Risk Management, Insurance, and Finance
FINA 473
Corporate Governance and Agency Conflicts
ECON 500
Urban Economics
ECON 505
International Development Economics
ECON 548
Environmental Economics
MGSC 489
Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain
MKTG 479
Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
Select zero to three hours from the following:0-3
ENVR 321
Environmental Pollution and Health
ENVR 322
Environmental Ethics
ENVR 331
Integrating Sustainability
ENVR 533
Sustainability Projects Course
GEOG 321
Sustainable Cities
HTMT 485
Sustainable Tourism
POLI 478
Environmental Policy

Note: Courses applied in the major may not also fulfill concentration requirements.

Major Map

A major map is a layout of required courses in a given program of study, including critical courses and suggested course sequences to ensure a clear path to graduation.

Major maps are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and planning for upcoming semesters.

International Business, B.S.B.A. No Concentration

International Business, B.S.B.A.  Chinese Business Concentration

International Business, B.S.B.A. European Business Concentration

International Business, B.S.B.A. Global Business Concentration

International Business, B.S.B.A. Global Business Innovation Concentration

International Business, B.S.B.A. Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Business Concentration

International Business, B.S.B.A. South American Business Concentration

International Business, B.S.B.A. No Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition 3
MATH 122
or MATH 141
 Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences 3
or Calculus I
 3-4
MGSC 290
or ECON 221
or ECON 222
 Computer Information Systems in Business
or Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
 3
Foreign language 5 3
UNIV 101 The Student in the University (or Carolina Core Requirement) 6 3
 Credit Hours15-16
Spring
ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition 3
STAT 206
or STAT 205
 Elementary Statistics for Business
or Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences
 3
ACCT 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
MGSC 290
or ECON 221
or ECON 222
 Computer Information Systems in Business 4
or Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
 3
Foreign language 5 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
ACCT 226 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
ECON 221
or ECON 222
 Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
 3
MGMT 250 Professional Communication 3
BADM 301 Business Careers in the Global Economy 1
MGSC 291 Applied Statistics for Business 3
Foreign language 5 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
IBUS 310 Globalization and Business 3
FINA 363 Introduction to Finance 3
MGMT 371 Principles of Management 3
Foreign language 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
MGSC 395 Operations Management 3
MKTG 350 Principles of Marketing 3
IB Thematic Course 7 3
Foreign language or Elective 5,8 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3-4
 Credit Hours18-19
Spring
Abroad: 9  
IB Regional Course 7 3
IB Elective Course (Functional or Thematic) 7 3
Course in Second Major 10 3
Course in Second Major 10 3
Foreign language or Elective 5,8 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
IB Functional Course 7 3
ACCT 324 Survey of Commercial Law 3
Course in Second Major 10 3
Foreign language or Elective (only if needed) 5,8 0-3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3-4
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
 Credit Hours15-19
Spring
MGMT 478 Strategic Management 3
Course in Second Major 10 3
Course in Second Major (only if needed to meet requirements) 10 0-3
Foreign language or Elective (only if needed) 5,8 0-3
Carolina Core Requirement or Elective 6,8 3
Carolina Core Requirement or Elective 6,8 3
 Credit Hours12-18
 Total Credit Hours121-133
1

Regardless of individual course grades, students must maintain a minimum 3.65 cumulative GPA at the end of their first year followed by a 3.500 at the end of the third semester.

2

Some colleges require a minimum GPA for major courses. Courses indicated in this column are included in the major GPA for this program of study.

3

Students who do not place into MATH 122 or MATH 141 will be required to take a summer course in the summer following their first year.

4

MGSC 290 is a progression requirement and must be taken within the first year in the Darla Moore School of Business. Either ECON 221 or 222 must be taken during the first year. Whichever remains incomplete at the end of the first year will be taken during the third semester.

5

International Business majors are required to complete four 300-level or higher courses in a foreign language. Placement determines the entry level, and students may fulfill minor or cognate requirements through completion of the language requirement.

6

The Carolina Core provides the common core of knowledge, skill and academic experience for all Carolina undergraduate students.

7

International Business major courses:

  • Thematic Courses (3-6 hours): IBUS 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 431, 433, 434, 435, 519, 521 
  • Functional Courses (3-6 hours): ACCT 426; ECON 503, 504, 505; IBUS 405 (or MGSC 405), 430, 432, 501, 502, 503; MGMT 406; 
  • Regional Courses (3 hours): IBUS 541, 542, 543, 544 
8

The total number of elective hours required depends on the number of hours used to fill other degree requirements, including the minor or cognate, multiple business majors, or the business analytics concentration.

9

International Business majors are required to study abroad in the spring of junior year. Course selection is subject to availability at the partner school with advisor approval.

10

International Business majors are required to complete a second functional major in the business school. Total major hours (27-39) and number of courses may vary, depending on the major chosen.  Based on choice of major, language of study, and entering language ability, students may exceed 15 hours some semesters and/or need summer coursework.  However, many students bring in AP/IB credit to satisfy some course requirements. 

Program Notes:

  • Admission to the International Business major is highly competitive and enrollment is limited.
  • Students may pursue a Business Analytics Concentration (9 hours) in conjunction with their functional major.
  • Students may choose to complete a Sustainability in Business Concentration (12 hours) in conjunction with the International Business major.
    • Courses applied in the major may not also fulfill concentration requirements.
      • Required: MKTG 472 – Business, Markets and Sustainability (3) and IBUS 427— Global Stakeholder Management (3)  
      • Select 3-6 hours from the following: ACCT 550; ECON 500, 505, 548; FINA 462, 473; MGMT 407, 408; MGSC 489; MKTG 479
      • Select 0-3 hours from the following: ENVR 321, 322, 331, 533; GEOG 321; HTMT 485; POLI 478 
  • Business courses may be repeated only once. Students may appeal to take a course for a third time and must see an advisor to complete the appeal process. 
  • Students must complete nine hours of international-focused courses, with at least three credits at the 300-level or above in Business or Economics.
  • All undergraduate students must take a 3-credit course or its equivalent with a passing grade that covers the founding documents. This course may fulfill any requirement in the program of study. Courses that meet this requirement are listed in the academic bulletin. 
  • The last 30 credit hours toward the degree must be earned in residence at the University of South Carolina-Columbia.

International Business, B.S.B.A.  Chinese Business Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition 3
MATH 122
or MATH 141
 Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences 3
or Calculus I
 3-4
ACCT 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
MGSC 290 Computer Information Systems in Business 3
Chinese language 4 3
UNIV 101 The Student in the University (or Carolina Core Requirement) 5 3
 Credit Hours18-19
Spring
ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition 3
STAT 206
or STAT 205
 Elementary Statistics for Business
or Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences
 3
ACCT 226 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
ECON 221 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Chinese language 4 3
 Credit Hours15
Summer
Abroad: 6  
Chinese Language Institute 6
 Credit Hours6
Second Year
Fall
MKTG 350 Principles of Marketing 3
ECON 222 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
MGSC 291 Applied Statistics for Business 3
Chinese language or Elective 4,7 3
Chinese language 4 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Abroad: 6  
FINA 363 Introduction to Finance 3
MGMT 371 Principles of Management 3
IB Regional course 8 3
Chinese language or Carolina Core Requirement 4,5 3
Chinese language (only if needed to meet language requirements) 4 0-3
 Credit Hours12-15
Third Year
Fall
IBUS 310 Globalization and Business 3
MGSC 395 Operations Management 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
MGMT 250 Professional Communication 3
BADM 301 Business Careers in the Global Economy 1
Carolina Core Requirement (only if needed to meet CC requirements) 5 0-3
 Credit Hours13-16
Spring
Course in Second Major 9 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
IB Functional 8 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3-4
 Credit Hours12-13
Fourth Year
Fall
ACCT 324 Survey of Commercial Law 3
IB Major course 8 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement (only if needed to meet CC requirements) 5 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MGMT 478 Strategic Management 3
IB Thematic Course 8 3
Course in Second Major (only if needed to meet major requirements 9 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours121-129
1

Regardless of individual course grades, students must maintain a minimum 3.65 cumulative GPA at the end of their first year followed by a 3.500 at the end of the third semester.

2

Some colleges require a minimum GPA for major courses. Courses indicated in this column are included in the major GPA for this program of study.

3

Students who do not place into MATH 122 or MATH 141 and do not bring in additional advanced credit may need to enroll in 18 hours each term of freshman year.

4

Students in the International Business: Chinese Business major must complete a minimum of four 300-level or higher Chinese language courses as part of the program. Placement determines the entry level, and students at C7 may not be required to participate in the summer language institutes.

5

The Carolina Core provides the common core of knowledge, skill and academic experience for all Carolina undergraduate students.

6

International Business: Chinese Business majors are required to study abroad in the summer before the third semester and during the third and fourth semesters. Course selection is subject to availability at the partner school with advisor approval.

7

The total number of elective hours required depends on the number of hours used to fill other degree requirements, including the second major and related options. Consultation with an academic advisor is required.

8

International Business major course:

  • Functional Courses (3 hours): ACCT 426, IBUS 501, 502, 503, 405 (or MGSC 405), 430, 432; MGMT 406; ECON 503, 504, 505 
  • Thematic Courses (3 hours): IBUS 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 431, 433, 434, 435, 519, 521
  • Regional Courses (3 hours): one course with Asian focus while abroad. 
  • One additional regional, functional, or thematic course (3 hours) 
9

International Business majors are required to complete a second functional major in the business school. Total program hours and number of courses may vary, depending on the major chosen.  Based on choice of major and entering language ability, students may exceed 15 hours some semesters and/or need summer coursework.  However, many students bring in AP/IB credit to satisfy some course requirements. 

Program Notes:

  • Admission to the International Business Chinese Business major is highly competitive and enrollment is limited.
  • Students may pursue a Business Analytics Concentration (9 hours) in conjunction with their functional major.
  • Students may choose to complete a Sustainability in Business Concentration (12 hours) in conjunction with the International Business major. Courses applied in the major may not also fulfill concentration requirements.
    • Required: MKTG 472 – Business, Markets and Sustainability (3) and IBUS 427 – Global Stakeholder Management (3)
    • Select 3-6 hours from the following: ACCT 550; ECON 500, 505, 548; FINA 473; MGMT 407, 408; MGSC 489
    • Select 0-3 hours from the following: ENVR 321, 322, 331, 533; GEOG 321; HTMT 485; POLI 478 
  • Business courses may be repeated only once. Students may appeal to take a course for a third time and must see an advisor to complete the appeal process.
  • Students must complete nine hours of international-focused courses. These courses can be satisfied within the 122 required hours and do not require additional coursework.  At least three credits must be a Business or Economics course at the 300-level or above.  The remaining six credits can come from: a) two Carolina Core courses OR b) two 200-level or above foreign language course(s) in the same language.  For a complete list of the these courses, please visit the Bulletin. 
  • All undergraduate students must take a 3-credit course or its equivalent with a passing grade that covers the founding documents. This course may fulfill any requirement in the program of study. Courses that meet this requirement are listed in the academic bulletin. 

International Business, B.S.B.A. European Business Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition 3
MATH 122
or MATH 141
 Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences 3
or Calculus I
 3-4
FREN 209 Reading and Written Expression (pending French language placement exam) 4 3
ECON 221 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ACCT 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
 Credit Hours15-16
Spring
ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition 3
ACCT 226 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
ECON 222 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
STAT 206
or STAT 205
 Elementary Statistics for Business
or Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences
 3
FREN 210 Oral Communication 3
MGSC 290 Computer Information Systems in Business 3
 Credit Hours18
Second Year
Fall
FREN 309 Reading French Texts 3
MGSC 291 Applied Statistics for Business 3
MGMT 250 Professional Communication 3
MKTG 350 Principles of Marketing 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
BADM 301 Business Careers in the Global Economy 1
 Credit Hours16
Spring
French language (300-level or higher) 4 3
MGMT 371 Principles of Management 3
MGSC 395 Operations Management 3
IB Regional Course 7,8 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
Abroad: 6  
French language (300-level or higher) 4 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
IB Regional Course 7,8 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
FREN 310 Advanced Oral Communication 4 3
IBUS 310 Globalization and Business 8 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
FINA 363 Introduction to Finance 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3-4
 Credit Hours15-16
Fourth Year
Fall
ACCT 324 Survey of Commercial Law 3
IB Thematic Course 7 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
Elective 10 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Course in Second Major (only if needed to meet major requirements or elective) 9,10 3
IB Functional Course 7 3
MGMT 478 Strategic Management 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours124-126
1

Regardless of individual course grades, students must maintain a minimum 3.65 cumulative GPA at the end of their first year followed by a 3.500 at the end of the third semester.

2

Some colleges require a minimum GPA for major courses. Courses indicated in this column are included in the major GPA for this program of study.

3

Students who do not place into MATH 122 or MATH 141 will be required to take a summer course in the summer following their first year.

4

European Business majors must complete four 300-level or higher French language courses, with one completed prior to study abroad. Placement determines the entry level, and minor or cognate requirements may be fulfilled through the language requirement.

5

The Carolina Core provides the common core of knowledge, skill and academic experience for all Carolina undergraduate students.

6

European Business majors are required to study abroad a minimum of two semesters according to cohort expectations.

7

International Business major courses:

  • Thematic Courses (3 hours): IBUS 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 431, 433, 434, 435, 519, 521 
  • Functional Courses (3 hours): ACCT 426; ECON 503, 504, 505; IBUS 501, 502, 503, 405, 430, 432; MGMT 406; MGSC 405 
  • Regional Courses (6 hours): two courses with a European focus 
8

European Business majors are required to take cohort-specific sections of IBUS 310 and the IB regional courses.

9

International Business majors are required to complete a second functional major in the business school. Cohort programs may limit the second major choice.

10

The total number of elective hours required depends on the number of hours used to fill other degree requirements, including the minor or cognate, multiple business majors or the business analytics concentration. Options to meet this requirement may include: pre-professional coursework, an accelerated master’s program (maximum of 4 courses if not counted elsewhere in the degree), lower-level language courses (100-200 level in addition to Carolina Core requirements), electives, or a second business major. Consultation with your academic advisor is required to determine appropriate use of the electives. 

Program Notes:

  • Admission to the International Business European Business major is highly competitive and enrollment is limited.
  • Students may pursue Business Analytics Concentration (9 hours) in conjunction with their functional major. 
  • Students may choose to complete a Sustainability in Business Concentration (12 hours) in conjunction with the International Business major. Courses applied in the major may not also fulfill concentration requirements. 
    • Required: MKTG 472 – Business, Markets and Sustainability (3) and IBUS 427 – Global Stakeholder Management (3)
    • Select 3-6 hours from the following: ACCT 550; ECON 500, 505, 548; FINA 462, 473; MGMT 407, 408; MGSC 489; MKTG 479
    • Select 0-3 hours from the following: ENVR 321, 322, 331, 533; GEOG 321; HTMT 485; POLI 478 
  • Business courses may be repeated only once.
  • Students must complete nine hours of international-focused courses.  These courses can be satisfied within the 122 required hours and do not require additional coursework.  At least three credits must be a Business or Economics course at the 300-level or above.  The remaining six credits can come from: a) two Carolina Core courses OR b) two 200-level or above foreign language course(s) in the same language.  For a complete list of the these courses, please visit the Bulletin. 
  • All undergraduate students must take a 3-credit course or its equivalent with a passing grade that covers the founding documents. This course may fulfill any requirement in the program of study. Courses that meet this requirement are listed in the academic bulletin. 
  • The last 30 credit hour in-residence requirement is waived for this program of study.

International Business, B.S.B.A. Global Business Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition 3
MATH 122
or MATH 141
 Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences 3
or Calculus I
 3-4
MGSC 290
or ECON 221
 Computer Information Systems in Business 4
or Principles of Microeconomics
 3
Foreign language 5 3
UNIV 101 The Student in the University 6 3
 Credit Hours15-16
Spring
ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition 3
STAT 206
or STAT 205
 Elementary Statistics for Business
or Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences
 3
ACCT 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
MGSC 290
or ECON 221
 Computer Information Systems in Business 4
or Principles of Microeconomics
 3
Foreign language 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
 Credit Hours18
Second Year
Fall
ACCT 226 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
FINA 363 Introduction to Finance 3
MGMT 371 Principles of Management 3
ECON 222 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
BADM 301 Business Careers in the Global Economy 1
MGSC 291 Applied Statistics for Business 3
Foreign language 5 3
 Credit Hours19
Spring
Abroad: 7  
IBUS 310 Globalization and Business 3
Course in Second Major 8 3
MKTG 350 Principles of Marketing 3
Foreign language 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
IB Functional 9 3
Course in Second Major 8 3
MGSC 395 Operations Management 3
MGMT 250 Professional Communication 3
Foreign language (only if needed to meet FL requirement) 5 0-3
 Credit Hours12-15
Spring
Abroad: 7  
IB Regional Course 9 3
Course in Second Major 8 3
MGMT 478 Strategic Management 3
Foreign language or Elective 5,10 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
Abroad: 7  
IB Regional Course 9 3
Course in Second Major 8 3
Foreign language or Elective 5,10 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
ACCT 324 Survey of Commercial Law 3
IB Thematic Course 9 3
Course in Second Major (only if needed to meet major requirements) 8 0-3
Foreign language 5 0-3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3-4
Carolina Core Requirement or Elective 6,10 3
 Credit Hours12-19
 Total Credit Hours121-132
1

Regardless of individual course grades, students must maintain a minimum 3.65 cumulative GPA at the end of their first year followed by a 3.500 at the end of the third semester.

2

Some colleges require a minimum GPA for major courses. Courses indicated in this column are included in the major GPA for this program of study.

3

Students who do not place into MATH 122 or MATH 141 will be required to take a summer course in the summer following their first year.

4

MGSC 290 is a progression requirement and must be taken within the first year in the Darla Moore School of Business. Either ECON 221 or 222 must be taken during the first year; the other is taken in the third semester.

5

Global Business majors must complete four 300-level or higher courses, with specific languages based on study location and partner university.

6

The Carolina Core provides the common core of knowledge, skill and academic experience for all Carolina undergraduate students.

7

International Business: Global Business majors are required to study abroad in the 4th (University of Mannheim, in Mannheim, Germany), 6th (ESSEC University in Singapore), and 7th (FGV University in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) semesters.  Course selection is subject to availability at partner school with advisor approval.

8

International Business: Global Business majors are required to complete a second functional major.  Specific functional majors may be required based on the study location and partner university.  Based on second major and entering language ability, total program hours may vary and students may exceed 15 hours some semesters and/or need summer coursework. However, many students bring in AP/IB credit to satisfy some course requirements. 

9

International Business major courses:

  • Thematic Courses (3 hours): IBUS 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 431, 433, 434, 435, 519, 521 
  • Functional Courses (3 hours): ACCT 426; ECON 503, 504, 505; IBUS 501, 502, 503, 405 (or MGSC 405), 430, 432; MGMT 406 
  • Regional Courses (6 hours): two courses with focus on the specific study abroad region 
10

The total number of elective hours required depends on the number of hours used to fill other degree requirements, including the minor or cognate, multiple business majors or the business analytics concentration. Options to meet this requirement may include: pre-professional coursework, an accelerated master’s program (maximum of 4 courses if not counted elsewhere in the degree), lower-level language courses (100-200 level in addition to Carolina Core requirements), electives, or a second business major. Consultation with your academic advisor is required to determine appropriate use of the electives. 

Program Notes:

  • Admission to the International Business Education Alliance major is highly competitive and enrollment is limited.
  • Students may pursue a Business Analytics Concentration (9 hours) in conjunction with their functional major. 
  • Students may choose to complete a Sustainability in Business Concentration (12 hours) in conjunction with the International Business major. Courses applied in the major may not also fulfill concentration requirements. 
    • Required: MKTG 472 – Business, Markets and Sustainability (3) and IBUS 427— Global Stakeholder Management (3)
    • Select 3-6 hours from the following: ACCT 550; ECON 500, 505, 548; FINA 462, 473; MGMT 407, 408; MGSC 489; MKTG 479
    • Select 0-3 hours from the following: ENVR 321, 322, 331, 533; GEOG 321; HTMT 485; POLI 478 
  • Based on language of study, and entering language ability, students may exceed 15 hours some semesters and/or need summer coursework.  However, many students bring in AP/IB credit to satisfy some course requirements. 
  • Business courses may be repeated only once.  Students may appeal to take a course for a third time and must see an advisor to complete the appeal process. 
  • Students must complete nine hours of international-focused courses.  These courses can be satisfied within the 131 required hours and do not require additional coursework.  At least three credits must be a Business or Economics course at the 300-level or above.  The remaining six credits can come from: a) two Carolina Core courses OR b) two 200-level or above foreign language course(s) in the same language.  For a complete list of the these courses, please visit the Bulletin. 
  • All undergraduate students must take a 3-credit course or its equivalent with a passing grade that covers the founding documents.
  • The last 30 credit hour in-residence requirement is waived for this program of study. This course may fulfill any requirement in the program of study. Courses that meet this requirement are listed in the academic bulletin. 

International Business, B.S.B.A. Global Business Innovation Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition 3
MATH 122
or MATH 141
 Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences 3
or Calculus I
 3-4
ECON 221
or ECON 222
 Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
 3
Foreign language 4 3-4
UNIV 101 The Student in the University (or Carolina Core Requirement) 5 3
 Credit Hours15-17
Spring
ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition 3
STAT 206
or STAT 205
 Elementary Statistics for Business
or Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences
 3
ACCT 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
MGSC 290 Computer Information Systems in Business 3
Foreign language 4 3-4
 Credit Hours15-16
Second Year
Fall
ACCT 226 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
ECON 221
or ECON 222
 Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
 3
MGMT 250 Professional Communication 3
MGMT 371 Principles of Management 3
MGSC 291 Applied Statistics for Business 3
Foreign language 4 3
 Credit Hours18
Spring
IBUS 310 Globalization and Business 3
IB Functional course 6 3
Course in Second Major 7 3
FINA 363 Introduction to Finance 3
BADM 301 Business Careers in the Global Economy 1
Foreign language 4 3
 Credit Hours16
Third Year
Fall
Abroad: 8  
IB Regional Course 6 3
ACCT 324 Survey of Commercial Law 3
MGSC 395 Operations Management 3
MKTG 350 Principles of Marketing 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Abroad: 8  
Course in Second Major 7 3
IB Regional Course 6 3
Foreign language or Elective 4,9 3
Foreign language or Elective 4,9 3
Carolina Core Requirement or Elective 5,9 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
Course in Second Major 7 3
Course in Second Major 7 0-3
IB Thematic Course 6 3
Foreign language (only if needed to meet foreign language requirement) 4 0-3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3-4
 Credit Hours12-19
Spring
Course in Second Major 7 3
MGMT 478 Strategic Management 3
Foreign language (only if needed to meet foreign language requirement) 4 0-3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
 Credit Hours15-18
 Total Credit Hours121-134
1

Regardless of individual course grades, students must maintain a minimum 3.65 cumulative GPA at the end of their first year followed by a 3.500 at the end of the third semester.

2

Some colleges require a minimum GPA for major courses. Courses indicated in this column are included in the major GPA for this program of study.

3

Students who do not place into MATH 122 or MATH 141 will be required to take a summer course in the summer following their first year.

4

International Business: Global Business Innovation majors are required to complete four 300-level or higher courses in a specific language based on study location and partner university.  The Foreign Language Placement test will determine at which level the student will begin.  Students may fulfill minor or cognate requirements through completion of the foreign language requirement.  Based on entering language ability, total program hours may vary and students may exceed 15 hours some semesters and/or need summer coursework.  However, many students bring in AP/IB credit to satisfy some course requirements. 

5

The Carolina Core provides the common core of knowledge, skill and academic experience for all Carolina undergraduate students.

6

International Business major courses:

  • Functional Courses (3 hours): ACCT 426; ECON 503, 504, 505; IBUS 501, 502, 503, 405 (or MGSC 405), 430, 432; MGMT 406 
  • Thematic Courses (3 hours): IBUS 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 431, 433, 434, 435, 519, 521 
  • Regional Courses (6 hours): two courses with focus on the specific study abroad region 
7

International Business majors are required to complete a second functional major in the business school. Students in the Global Business Innovation Concentration must complete the Management major as the functional major.  

8

International Business: Global Business Innovation majors are required to study abroad in China for the 5th semester and New Zealand for the 6th semester.  Course selection is subject to availability at partner school with advisor approval. 

9

The total number of elective hours required depends on the number of hours used to fill other degree requirements, including the minor or cognate, multiple business majors or the business analytics concentration. Options to meet this requirement may include: pre-professional coursework, an accelerated master’s program (maximum of 4 courses if not counted elsewhere in the degree), lower-level language courses (100-200 level in addition to Carolina Core requirements), electives, or a second business major. Consultation with your academic advisor is required to determine appropriate use of the electives. 

Program Notes:

  • Admission to the International Business European Business major is highly competitive and enrollment is limited.
  • Students may pursue a Business Analytics Concentration (9 hours) in conjunction with their functional major. 
  • Students may choose to complete a Sustainability in Business Concentration (12 hours) in conjunction with the International Business major. Courses applied in the major may not also fulfill concentration requirements. 
    • Required: MKTG 472 – Business, Markets and Sustainability (3) and IBUS 427— Global Stakeholder Management (3)
    • Select 3-6 hours from the following: ACCT 550; ECON 500, 505, 548; FINA 462, 473; MGMT 407, 408; MGSC 489; MKTG 479
    • Select 0-3 hours from the following: ENVR 321, 322, 331, 533; GEOG 321; HTMT 485; POLI 478 
  • Business courses may be repeated only once. Students may appeal to take a course for a third time and must see an advisor to complete the appeal process. 
  • Students must complete nine hours of international-focused courses.  These courses can be satisfied within the 122 required hours and do not require additional coursework.  At least three credits must be a Business or Economics course at the 300-level or above.  The remaining six credits can come from: a) two Carolina Core courses OR b) two 200-level or above foreign language course(s) in the same language.  For a complete list of the these courses, please visit the Bulletin. 
  • All undergraduate students must take a 3-credit course or its equivalent with a passing grade that covers the founding documents. This course may fulfill any requirement in the program of study. Courses that meet this requirement are listed in the academic bulletin. 
  • The last 30 credit hour in-residence requirement is waived for this program of study.

International Business, B.S.B.A. Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Business Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition 3
MATH 122
or MATH 141
 Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences 3
or Calculus I
 3-4
ACCT 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
MGSC 290 Computer Information Systems in Business 3
Arabic language 4 3
UNIV 101 The Student in the University (or Carolina Core Requirement) 5 3
 Credit Hours18-19
Spring
ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition 3
STAT 206
or STAT 205
 Elementary Statistics for Business
or Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences
 3
ECON 222 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Arabic language 4 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
ACCT 226 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
MGMT 371 Principles of Management 3
ECON 221 Principles of Microeconomics 3
MGSC 291 Applied Statistics for Business 3
Arabic language 4 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
IBUS 310 Globalization and Business 3
FINA 363 Introduction to Finance 3
MKTG 350 Principles of Marketing 3
MGMT 250 Professional Communication 3
BADM 301 Business Careers in the Global Economy 1
Arabic language 4 3
 Credit Hours16
Summer
Abroad: 6  
Arabic Language 4 6-10
 Credit Hours6-10
Third Year
Fall
Abroad: 6  
IB Regional Course 8 3
Course in Second Major 7 3
Course in Second Major 7 3
MGSC 395 Operations Management 3
Arabic language (only if needed to meet foreign language requirement) 4 0-3
 Credit Hours12-15
Spring
Abroad: 6  
IB Regional Course 8 3
Course in Second Major 7 3
Arabic language (only if needed to meet foreign language requirement) 4 0-3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
 Credit Hours12-15
Fourth Year
Fall
IB Thematic Course 8 3
Course in Second Major 7 3
MGMT 478 Strategic Management 3
Carolina Core REquirement 5 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Course in Second Major (only if needed to meet major requirements) 7 3
ACCT 324 Survey of Commercial Law 3
IB Functional Course 8 3
Carolina Core Requirement 5 3-4
Carolina Core Requirement or Elective 5,9 3
 Credit Hours15-16
 Total Credit Hours124-136
1

Regardless of individual course grades, students must maintain a minimum 3.65 cumulative GPA at the end of their first year followed by a 3.500 at the end of the third semester.

2

Some colleges require a minimum GPA for major courses. Courses indicated in this column are included in the major GPA for this program of study.

3

Students who do not place into MATH 122 or MATH 141 and do not bring in additional advanced credit may need 18 hours during the freshman year.

4

Students in the International Business: Middle East and North Africa Business major must complete a minimum of four 300-level or higher Arabic language courses as part of their required program components.  The Arabic Language Placement test will determine at which level the student will begin.  Students may fulfill minor or cognate requirements through completion of the foreign language requirement.  The language requirement for the IBMENA program is heavily dependent on incoming language level. If students enroll at USC with A4 on their Arabic placement test, they may not be required to participate in the summer language institute. 

5

The Carolina Core provides the common core of knowledge, skill and academic experience for all Carolina undergraduate students.

6

International Business: Middle East and North Africa Business majors are required to study abroad in the 3rd and 4th semesters, as well as the summer before the 3rd semester.  A summer program following the 4th semester is optional.  Course selection is subject to availability at partner school with advisor approval. 

7

International Business majors are required to complete a second functional major in the business school.  Total program hours and number of courses may vary, depending on the major chosen.  Based on choice of major and entering language ability, students may exceed 15 hours some semesters and/or need summer coursework.  However, many students bring in AP/IB credit to satisfy some course requirements. 

8

International Business major courses:

  • Functional Courses (3 hours): ACCT 426; ECON 503, 504, 505; IBUS 501, 502, 503, 405 (or MGSC 405), 430, 432; MGMT 406
  • Thematic Courses (3 hours): IBUS 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 431, 433, 434, 435, 519, 521
  • Regional Courses (6 hours): two courses with focus on the MENA region 
9

The total number of elective hours required depends on the number of hours used to fill other degree requirements, including the minor or cognate, multiple business majors or the business analytics concentration. Options to meet this requirement may include: pre-professional coursework, an accelerated master’s program (maximum of 4 courses if not counted elsewhere in the degree), lower-level language courses (100-200 level in addition to Carolina Core requirements), electives, or a second business major. Consultation with your academic advisor is required to determine appropriate use of the electives. 

Program Notes:

  • Admission to the International Business Middle East and North Africa Business major is highly competitive and enrollment is limited.
  • Students may pursue a Business Analytics Concentration (9 hours) in conjunction with their functional major. 
  • Students may choose to complete a Sustainability in Business Concentration (12 hours) in conjunction with the International Business major. Courses applied in the major may not also fulfill concentration requirements. 
    • Required: MKTG 472 – Business, Markets and Sustainability (3) and IBUS 427— Global Stakeholder Management (3)
    • Select 3-6 hours from the following: ACCT 550; ECON 500, 505, 548; FINA 462, 473; MGMT 407, 408; MGSC 489; MKTG 479
    • Select 0-3 hours from the following: ENVR 321, 322, 331, 533; GEOG 321; HTMT 485; POLI 478 
  • Business courses may be repeated only once. Students may appeal to take a course for a third time and must see an advisor to complete the appeal process. 
  • Students must complete nine hours of international-focused courses.  These courses can be satisfied within the 122 required hours and do not require additional coursework.  At least three credits must be a Business or Economics course at the 300-level or above.  The remaining six credits can come from: a) two Carolina Core courses OR b) two 200-level or above foreign language course(s) in the same language.  For a complete list of the these courses, please visit the Bulletin. 
  • All undergraduate students must take a 3-credit course or its equivalent with a passing grade that covers the founding documents. This course may fulfill any requirement in the program of study. Courses that meet this requirement are listed in the academic bulletin. 
  • The last 30 credit hour in-residence requirement is waived for this program of study.

International Business, B.S.B.A. South American Business Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition 3
MATH 122
or MATH 141
 Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences 3
or Calculus I
 3-4
MGSC 290
or ECON 221
or ECON 222
 Computer Information Systems in Business 4
or Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
 3
Portuguese or Spanish language 5 3
UNIV 101 The Student in the University 6 3
 Credit Hours15-16
Spring
ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition 3
STAT 206
or STAT 205
 Elementary Statistics for Business
or Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences
 3
ACCT 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
MGSC 290
or ECON 221
or ECON 222
 Computer Information Systems in Business 4
or Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
 3
Portuguese or Spanish language 5 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
ACCT 226 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
ECON 221
or ECON 222
 Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics
 3
MGMT 250 Professional Communication 3
BADM 301 Business Careers in the Global Economy 1
MGSC 291 Applied Statistics for Business 3
Portuguese or Spanish language 5 3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
Abroad: 7  
IB Regional course 8 3
FINA 363 Introduction to Finance 3
MGMT 371 Principles of Management 3
MKTG 350 Principles of Marketing 3
Portuguese or Spanish language 5 3
Portuguese or Spanish language or Carolina Core Requirement 5,6 3
 Credit Hours18
Third Year
Fall
Abroad: 7  
Course in Second Major 9 3
IB Regional course 8 3
Portuguese or Spanish language or Carolina Core Requirement 5,6 3
MGSC 395 Operations Management 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
IBUS 310 Globalization and Business 3
IB Functional course 8 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
Portuguese or Spanish language or Elective 5,10 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
IB Thematic course 8 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
Course in Second Major 9 3
ACCT 324 Survey of Commercial Law 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
Portuguese or Spanish language (only if needed to meet foreign language requirement) 5 0-3
 Credit Hours15-18
Spring
IB Functional course 8 3
MGMT 478 Strategic Management 3
Course in Second Major (only if needed to complete major requirement) 9 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3
Carolina Core Requirement 6 3-4
 Credit Hours15-16
 Total Credit Hours124-129
1

Regardless of individual course grades, students must maintain a minimum 3.65 cumulative GPA at the end of their first year followed by a 3.500 at the end of the third semester.

2

Some colleges require a minimum GPA for major courses. Courses indicated in this column are included in the major GPA for this program of study.

3

Students who do not place into MATH 122 or MATH 141 will be required to take a summer course in the summer following their first year.

4

MGSC 290 is a progression requirement and must be taken within the first year in the Darla Moore School of Business. Either ECON 221 or 222 must be taken during the first year, and the other is taken during the third semester.

5

Students in the South American Business major must complete four 300-level or higher Portuguese or Spanish language courses.  Specific languages may be required based on study location and partner university.  The Foreign Language Placement test will determine at which level the student will begin.  Foreign language courses may be included as part of the student’s selected minor, cognate, or elective hours. 

6

The Carolina Core provides the common core of knowledge, skill and academic experience for all Carolina undergraduate students.

7

International Business: South American Business majors are required to study abroad in the 6th and 7th semesters at the Universidad de Chile, in Santiago, Chile.  Course selection is subject to availability at partner school with advisor approval. 

8

International Business major courses:

  • Functional Courses (3 hours): ACCT 426; ECON 503, 504, 505; IBUS 501, 502, 503, 405 (or MGSC 405), 430, 432; MGMT 406
  • Thematic Courses (3 hours): IBUS 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 431, 433, 434, 435, 519, 521
  • Regional Courses (6 hours): two courses with a focus on South America 
9

International Business majors are required to complete a second functional major in the business school.  Specific functional majors may be required based on study location and partner university.  Total major hours (27-39) and number of courses may vary, depending on the major chosen.  Based on choice of major and entering language ability, students may exceed 15 hours some semesters and/or need summer coursework.  However, many students bring in AP/IB credit to satisfy some course requirements. 

10

The total number of elective hours required depends on the number of hours used to fill other degree requirements, including the minor or cognate, multiple business majors or the business analytics concentration. Options to meet this requirement may include: pre-professional coursework, an accelerated master’s program (maximum of 4 courses if not counted elsewhere in the degree), lower-level language courses (100-200 level in addition to Carolina Core requirements), electives, or a second business major. Consultation with your academic advisor is required to determine appropriate use of the electives. 

Program Notes:

  • Admission to the International Business: South American Business major is highly competitive and enrollment is limited.
  • Students may pursue a Business Analytics Concentration (9 hours) in conjunction with their functional major. 
  • Students may choose to complete a Sustainability in Business Concentration (12 hours) in conjunction with the International Business major. Courses applied in the major may not also fulfill concentration requirements. 
    • Required: MKTG 472 – Business, Markets and Sustainability (3) and IBUS 427— Global Stakeholder Management (3)
    • Select 3-6 hours from the following: ACCT 550; ECON 500, 505, 548; FINA 462, 473; MGMT 407, 408; MGSC 489: MKTG 479
    • Select 0-3 hours from the following: ENVR 321, 322, 331, 533; GEOG 321; HTMT 485; POLI 478 
  • Business courses may be repeated only once. Students may appeal to take a course for a third time and must see an advisor to complete the appeal process. 
  • Students must complete nine hours of international-focused courses.  These courses can be satisfied within the 122 required hours and do not require additional coursework.  At least three credits must be a Business or Economics course at the 300-level or above.  The remaining six credits can come from: a) two Carolina Core courses OR b) two 200-level or above foreign language course(s) in the same language.  For a complete list of the these courses, please visit the Bulletin. 
  • All undergraduate students must take a 3-credit course or its equivalent with a passing grade that covers the founding documents. This course may fulfill any requirement in the program of study. Courses that meet this requirement are listed in the academic bulletin. 
  • The last 30 credit hour in-residence requirement is waived for this program of study.