Robert H. Cox, Associate Professor, Director
729 Elm Ave., Room 116
Norman, OK 73019-2105
Phone: (405) 325-1584
FAX: (405) 325-7738
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/sias
e-mail: rhcox@ou.edu
Professors K. Grier (Economics), Ralston (Management); Associate Professors Cox (Political Science), R. Grier (Economics), Gies (International & Area Studies), Grillot (Political Science), Smith (Political Science), Yu (Modern Languages); Assistant Professors Alhawary (Modern Languages), Cane-Carrasco (History), Heinze (Political Science), Landis (International & Area Studies), Olberding (Philosophy), Songster (History); Lecturer Gismondi (International & Area Studies).
Many faculty in the School of International and Area Studies are jointly appointed in the School and another academic department. The other departments are indicated in parentheses.
The School of International and Area Studies (SIAS) is an interdisciplinary academic unit. SIAS activities are supervised by a group of faculty who hold joint appointments in a number of academic disciplines, but who all share a common interest in international research and international education. The mission of SIAS is to promote internationalization of the curriculum of the University of Oklahoma and to train students to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world where their success will depend on their ability to share and use knowledge about different societies and their cultures. Students take a wide range of courses drawing from the departments of Anthropology, Communication, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Science, Film and Video Studies, Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology (College of Arts and Sciences); Art History, Music History (Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts); Geography (College of Geosciences); Architecture (College of Architecture); Management (Price College of Business); Educational Leadership (College of Education), among others.
The School of International and Area Studies provides the first stage for students interested in foreign service, international relations, business, law, research, teaching, public service, or any other career where international knowledge and experience is useful and desirable.
The International Affairs Society (IAS) is a student organization created to promote international scholarship and global engagement and awareness at the University of Oklahoma. Although it is affiliated with the School of International and Area Studies, membership is open to all OU students. IAS seeks to encourage international awareness and engagement at the University of Oklahoma; foster international understanding in general; provide student input into the curriculum, activities, and goals of the School of International and Area Studies; coordinate communication and events with international and other OU students, and unify and represent the IAS student community.
The program offers the Bachelor of Arts in International and Area Studies degree with majors in Asian, European, International Studies, Latin American, and Russian and East European. SIAS also offers minors in each majo field, as well as minors in African Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. Students majoring in International and Area Studies must take at least a combined total of 30 hours of major credit. At least 18 hours must be at the 3000-level or above. In addition, 16 hours of foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Loretta Bass, Associate Professor of Sociology, Coordinator
331 Kaufman Hall
Phone: (405) 325-3262
e-mail: lbass@ou.edu
The African Studies minor is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. The program provides an arena to explore how emerging African nations continue to take their place in the world, and how their strategic importance affects events on other continents. The students will examine the relative position of the United States as a world power, viewed through its historic relationship with Africa.
The student choosing a minor in African Studies will work with an area coordinator to create an area of specialization. The 18 credit hours required for a minor can be fulfilled with courses in history, anthropology, political science, art, and geography.
Fifteen hours selected from the following approved list of courses, including at least nine hours at the upper-division level. Following are the course requirements for the African Studies area:
Language (three hours) — FR 2113;
Social Sciences (six hours) — two courses chosen from: ANTH 4303; COMM 2003, 3513, 4513, ECON 4823, 4853, GEOG 2603, 3223, IAS 2603, 3003, P SC 2603, 3623, SOC 3753; and
Arts and Humanities (six hours) — two courses chosen from: FVS 3833, 3843, HIST 2713, 3723, 3743, 3783, MLLL 3000 (content based on Africa).
In addition, all courses listed are approved for African Studies, though not all courses have been approved for General Education. Courses not listed above may be substituted with the approval of the African Studies coordinator.
Ning Yu, Associate Professor of International and Area Studies and Modern
Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Coordinator
123 Kaufman Hall
Phone: (405) 325-6181 ext. 1497
e-mail: ningyu@ou.edu
Asian Studies challenges students to integrate language and cultural skills to prepare for careers in the Pacific region. The objectives of the program are to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of the civilizations of Asia in both traditional and modern settings, and to provide a more in-depth comprehension of specific areas within the region. This major features courses from such departments as Anthropology, Art, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, and Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Students will obtain an educational foundation appropriate for teaching, business, research, foreign service, technological and economic development, as well as other careers related to Asia.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the College of Arts and Sciences, students pursuing a degree in Asian Studies will develop a course of study that is approved by the program coordinator and meets the following requirements:
Foreign Language and Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement in any of the languages in the area of concentration.
History and Ideas (six hours): Two courses that focus on Asia: HIST 3823, 3840, 3853, 3863, 3873, 3883, 3903, 3913, 3923, and IAS 3910.
Politics and Society (six hours): Two courses that focus on Asia: ANTH 3803, COMM 3513, 4513, IAS/P SC 2603, IAS 3113, and P SC 3633.
Arts and Culture (six hours): Two courses that focus on Asia: FVS 3413, MLLL 3633, 3643, MUNM 3113, 3413.
Geography (three hours): GEOG 2603 or 4243.
Study/Work Abroad: Each student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved study abroad program or in an approved foreign work experience.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013 Senior Capstone.
Major Support Requirements: 16 hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120, including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in Asian Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the Asian Studies area:
Language (three hours) — Chinese 2113 or Japanese 2113.
Social Science (six hours) — two courses from the following: ANTH 3803, 3843; COMM 2003, 3513, 4513; ECON 4823, 4853; GEOG 2603, 3223, 4243; IAS 2603, 3003, 3113; PHIL 3303; P SC 3623, 3633.
Arts and Humanities (six hours) — two courses chosen from the following; A HI 4873, 4913 (content based on Asia); FVS 3413, 3833, 3843 (content based on Asia): HIST 1723, 1733, 3823, 3840, 3853, 3863, 3873, 3883, 3903, 3913, 3923; MLLL 3000 (content based on Asia), 3213, 3223, 3633, 3643, 3753.
Julia Abramson, Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and
Linguistics, Coordinator
217 Kaufman Hall
Phone: (405) 325-1552
e-mail: jabramson@ou.edu
European Studies immerses students in European history and culture. The course of study includes literature, art, and geography, as well as the politics and economics of the region. The departments and schools contributing to the success of this program are Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, History, History of Science, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Modern Languages, Literature and Linguistics. The scope of the program includes western, central and Mediterranean Europe since approximately 1500.
European Studies graduates will be capable of functioning in at least one European country in which a language other than English is spoken, and they will be able to read materials in the language of that country.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the College of Arts and Sciences, students pursuing a degree in European Studies will develop a course of study that is approved by the program coordinator and meets the following requirements:
Foreign Language and Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement in any of the languages in the area of concentration.
History and Ideas (six hours): Two courses that focus on Europe offered in History, History of Science or Philosophy: HIST 3123, 3153, 3173, 3183, 3193, 3203, 3213, 3223, 3233, 3253, 3263, 3353, 3503, 3943; HSCI 3013, 3023; IAS 3910; PHIL 3333, 3713.
Politics and Society (six hours): Two courses that focus on Europe offered in Communications, International and Area Studies, or Political Science: COMM 4513; IAS/P SC 2603, IAS 3213; P SC 3603, 3613, 3713, 4643.
Arts and Culture (six hours): Two courses that focus on Europe offered in Art History, Film and Video Studies, Music History: A HI 4303, 4333, 4403, 4503, 4553, 4633; FVS 3833, 3843; MUHI 2323, 3333.
Geography (three hours): GEOG 2603 or 3513.
Study/Work Abroad: Each student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved study abroad program or in an approved foreign work experience.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013 Senior Capstone.
Major Support Requirements: 16 hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120 including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in European Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the European Studies area:
Language (three hours) — one course in an appropriate European language chosen from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours) — two courses chosen from: COMM 3513, 4513; ECON 4823, 4853; GEOG 2603, 3513; IAS 2603, 3003 (European content), 3213; P SC 3603, 3613, 3673, 3713, 4643.
Arts and Humanities (six hours) — two courses from the following: A HI 4303, 4333, 4353, 4373, 4403, 4503, 4553, 4633, 4653, 4913 (European content); FVS 3833, 3843 (European content); HIST 3073, 3120, 3123, 3143, 3153, 3163, 3173, 3183, 3193, 3203, 3213, 3223, 3233, 3243, 3253, 3263, 3273, 3283, 3290, 3323, 3333, 3343, 3353, 3363, 3373, 3503, 3603, 3763, 3833, 3933, 3943; MLLL 3000 (European content), 3823, 3843, 3853, 3943, 4663; MUSC 2323, 3333.
Suzette Grillot, Associate Professor of International and Area Studies
and Political Science, Coordinator
111 Hester Hall
Phone: (405) 325-6003
e-mail: sgrillot@ou.edu
The International Studies major allows students to gain a global perspective on world affairs. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on world history, international relations and international economics, students learn how the international system operates and prepare themselves for careers in foreign affairs or international business, for advanced training in international law or business. Like the area studies programs, the international studies program requires strong understanding of a foreign language and a period of study or work abroad. Students may also combine International Studies with a minor in one of the Area Studies programs.
To complete the International Studies program, students may select courses that cross a number of world regions. Other courses may be substituted, but only with the approval of the program coordinator.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the College of Arts and Sciences, students pursuing a degree in International Studies will develop a course of study that is approved by the program coordinator and meets the following requirements:
International Politics (six hours): Two courses to be chosen from: IAS 3013,3023, 3033, 3043, 3153, 3213, IAS 3313, IAS 3433; P SC 3550, 3563, 4523, 4543, 4553, 4613.
World History And Culture (nine hours): Three courses to be chosen from: A HI 3673, 4503, 4653; ENGL 3343, 4423, 4433; HIST 3113, 3123, 3153, 3183, 3203, 3503; IAS 3910; MLLL 4553.
Comparative Studies (six hours): Two courses to be chosen from: ANTH 3143, 3553, 3843, 4303; COMM 3513, 4513; IAS 2413, 3000, 3113, 3123, 3133, 3143, 3423, 3443, 3853; P SC 3613, 3623, 3643, 3653, 3673, 4623, 4643; SOC 3803, 3753.
International Economics (three hours): One course to be chosen from: ECON 3613, 3633, 4713, 4823, 4853 or IAS 3323.
Geography (three hours): GEOG 2603, 3223, or 3513.
Study/Work Abroad: Each student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved abroad program or in an approved foreign work experience.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013, Senior Capstone.
Major Support Requirements: Sixteen hours of one foreign language relevant to the area, and ECON 1113, 1123, IAS 2003.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120, including 48 upper-division hours.
Robin Grier, Associate Professor of International and Area Studies and
Economics, Coordinator
323 Hester Hall
Phone: (405) 325-0581
e-mail: rgrier@ou.edu
Latin American Area Studies provides a concentration in the region’s history and culture. The course of study features Latin America’s economic, geographic, social and political patterns as well as its problems. With a population nearing half a billion people, Latin America has traditionally been, and is now more than ever, a critical area for the United States. Students will examine the historical ties between the two regions in relation to the commonality of cultures and objectives that are becoming increasingly stronger as interdependence grows.
Students majoring in Latin American Area Studies will choose their language specialization and begin studying the Spanish and/or Portuguese language as early as their freshman year.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the College of Arts and Sciences, students pursuing a focus in Latin American Studies will develop a course of study that is approved by the program coordinator and meets the following requirements:
Foreign Language and Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement, in any of the languages in the area of concentration.
History and Ideas (six hours): Two courses that focus on Latin America: HIST 2613, 2623, 3690, 3703, 3713; IAS 1303, 3910.
Politics and Society (six hours): Two courses that focus on Latin America offered in Anthropology, Communications, International and Area Studies, and Political Science: ANTH 3143, 3333, 3883, 3893; COMM 3513, 4513; IAS/P SC 2603; IAS 3313, 3323; P SC 3653.
Arts and Culture (six hours): Two courses that focus on Latin America offered in Art History and Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics: A HI 3803, 4913; SPAN 4093, 4103.
Geography (three hours): GEOG 2603, 4253, 4263.
Study/Work Abroad: Each student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved study abroad program or in an approved foreign work experience.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013, Senior Capstone.
Major Support Requirements: Sixteen hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120 including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in Latin American Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework. Following are the course requirements for the Latin American Studies area:
Language (three hours) — Portuguese or Spanish 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours) — two courses chosen from the following ANTH 3143, 3333, 3883, 3893, 4633; COMM 2003, 3513, 4513; ECON 4713, 4823, 4853; GEOG 2603, 4253, 4263; IAS 1303, 2603, 3003 (Latin American content), 3313, 3323.
Arts and Humanities (six hours) — two courses chosen from the following; A HI 3803, 4843, 4913; FVS 3243, 3833, 3843 (Latin American content); HIST 2613, 2523, 3690, 3703, 3713, 3000 (Latin American content); MLLL 4113, 4553..
Mohammad Alhawary, Assistant Professor of International and Area Studies
and Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Coordinator
218 Kaufman Hall
Phone: (405) 325-1467
e-mail: malhawary@ou.edu
The Middle Eastern Area Studies minor allows students to combine their study of either Arabic or Hebrew with courses in the history, religions and cultures of the Middle East from Ancient to modern Times. This minor will provide the student with a basic understanding of the peoples and history of this diverse and culturally-rich region of the world and a firm foundation for further study. The cultural and language proficiency achieved will also serve as excellent preparation for a variety of job opportunities in teaching, business, government or foreign service. Students should work with the area coordinator as soon as possible to develop a coherent program of study.
At least 15 hours, including at least nine hours at the upper division level, selected from the following approved list of courses:
Language (choose one): — One course at the 2000-level or above in Arabic or Hebrew.
Core Courses (choose 6-12 hours, at least six hours): — HIST 2013, 2683, 3840 (Mid-East Jews in Modern Times; Rebirth of Israel; International Relations in the Middle East), 3950 (Culture and Society in the Middle East), 3953, 3983; HSCI 3453; IAS 3003 (Survey of the Middle East); MLLL 3413; P SC (Middle East Politics).
Electives (six hours, maximum three hours of Arabic or Hebrew language): Arabic or Hebrew at the 3000-level or above; ARCH 4970 (Islamic Architecture); HIST 3113, 3120 (Jewish Mysticism), 3293, 3313, 3413, 3500 (Hist. Study of Religion), 3973, 3993, 4973 (The Middle East and the West), 4990.
Courses not on this list may be substituted with the approval of the Coordinator for Middle Eastern Studies.
Robert H. Cox, Associate Professor, Director, Coordinator
116 Hester Hall
Phone: (405) 325-1584
e-mail: rhcox@ou.edu
Russian and East European Area Studies is a special concentration within the European Studies major. It allows students to specialize in the study of Russia and its neighboring countries in Eastern Europe and Eurasia in preparation for careers in teaching, research, business, government or foreign service. The program provides a broad and multi-disciplinary introduction to the larger region, with course offerings in languages, literature, political science, history, economics, geography, music, and film.
Major requirements: (30 hours, 18 must be upper-division). In addition to the core requirements set forth by the College of Arts and Sciences, students pursuing a degree in Russian and Eastern European Area Studies will develop a course of study that is approved by the program coordinator and meets the following requirements:
Foreign Language & Literature (six hours): Two courses at the 3000-level or above beyond the 16-hour requirement, in any of the languages in the area of concentration.
History and Ideas (six hours): Two courses that focus on Russia and Eastern Europe offered in History, International and Area Studies, or Philosophy: HIST 2803, 3763, 3770, 3793, 3803, 3813, 3833; IAS 3910; PHIL 3333, 3713.
Politics and Society (six hours): Two courses that focus on Russia and Eastern Europe offered in Communications, International and Area Studies, Political Science, or Sociology: COMM 3513, 4513; IAS/P SC 2603; P SC 3503, 3673, 3683.
Arts and Culture (six hours): Two courses that focus on Russia and Eastern Europe offered in Film and Video Studies or Modern Languages Literatures and Linguistics: FVS/MLLL 3133; MLLL 3123, 3523, 3533.
Geography (six hours): GEOG 2603.
Study/Work Abroad: Each student is required to spend at least one summer or winter term (preferably one year) in an approved study abroad program or in approved foreign work experience.
Senior Capstone Course (three hours): IAS 4013, Senior Capstone.
Major Support Requirement: 16 hours of one foreign language relevant to the geographical area of concentration.
Free Electives: Electives to bring total applicable hours to 120 including 48 upper-division hours.
The minor in Russian and East European Studies consists of 15 credit-hours of coursework, including nine hours of upper-division, approved by the area coordinator. Following are the course requirements for the Russian and East European Studies area:
Language (three hours) — Russian 2113.
Social Sciences (six hours) — two courses chosen from: COMM 3513, 4513; ECON 4823, 4853; GEOG 2603, 3513; IAS 2603, 3003 (Russian and East European content); PSC 3503, 3673, 3683, 4643.
Arts and Humanities (six hours) — two courses chosen from the following: A HI 3133, 4163, 4273, 4913 (Russian and East European content); FVS 3833, 3843 (Russian and East Eropean content); HIST 2803, 3763, 3770 (topic varies), 3793, 3803, 3813, 3833; MLLL 3000 (Russian and East European content), 3133, 3143, 3153, 3523, 3533, 4663.
The curriculum for the Master of Arts degree in International Studies provides a solid foundation in international relations theory, comparative politics, international economics, and analytic and statistical methods, comparable to that received by first-year graduate students in political science and international relations programs across the country. The more advanced work required for each major option immerses the student in the current concepts, theories, and research issues of international political, social, economic and cultural development or those of international management and business.
For substantive questions about the MAIS program, please contact:
Dr. Mitchell Smith, Director of Graduate Studies
School of International and Area Studies
Phone: (405) 325-8893
e-mail: mps@ou.edu
The Master of Arts degree requires at least 36 credit hours with thesis and non-thesis options. Students must show reading and speaking competence equivalent to the completion of three college courses in one major foreign language or the equivalent of two college courses each in two foreign languages. It is strongly encouraged that every student who applies for admission to the program will have had a significant international experience, in the form of study, work, or residence abroad before commencing the degree program. Students without such prior experience will be encouraged to undertake some study or work abroad of limited duration, as approved by their advisory committees, before completing the degree.
The two major options of global affairs and global management share a common curriculum of five, three-credit-hour core courses. In addition, a minimum of at least 18 hours will be taken in one of the major options. Students who write a master’s thesis will enroll in three credit hours of master's thesis; students who take the non-thesis option will take an additional course in their major option so as to reach a total of at least 36 credit hours for the degree. Non-thesis students must pass a written and/or oral comprehensive examination. No more than 25 percent (nine credit hours) of the minimum 36 credit hours required for this master's degree may be transferred from other institutions, subject to the normal rules and procedures of the University of Oklahoma Graduate College.
Applicants should submit a University of Oklahoma Application for Admission and official transcripts to the Office of Admissions, 1000 Asp, Room 127, Norman, OK 73019-4076. Test scores and supplemental application materials should be sent directly to The School of International and Area Studies, The University of Oklahoma, 729 Elm Avenue, Room 116, Norman, OK 73019-2105.
Although the Graduate College lists the deadlines for the Fall and Spring semester as July 15 and December 1, the graduate committee for the School of International and Area Studies has set an earlier deadline to apply for admission. Applicants should submit all materials before February 15 for the Fall semester and October 15 for the Spring semester.
All applicants should submit the following admissions materials:
1. Graduate Record Examination or Graduate Management Admissions Test scores.
2. Three letters of recommendation, from academic referees if possible.
3. Statement of purpose explaining the motive for applying to the program and what the applicant hopes to accomplish during the course of study.
4. Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
5. University of Oklahoma Application for Admission.
Admission will be granted on the basis of undergraduate grade point average, scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), a statement of purpose, and at least three letters of recommendation. Applicants will be expected to have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline that will provide a foundation for graduate study in global affairs or global management. The faculty committee for the graduate program in international studies will review applications for admission. Students admitted conditionally because of low undergraduate grade point averages will be subject to the same requirements and procedures as specified by the University of Oklahoma Graduate College.
A) The following four courses (12 credit hours): P SC 5513, International Relations Theory; P SC 5563 - International Political Economy; P SC 6603, Comparative Politics Field Seminar; ECON 5273, Survey of International Economics.
B) One graduate course (three credit hours) in statistical and analytic methods, from the following: B AD 5033, Statistical Modeling for Decision-Making; ECON 5023, Statistics for Decision Making; P SC 5913, Introduction to the Analysis of Political and Administrative Data; SOC 5283, Advanced Sociological Statistics.
C) Reading and speaking competence in ONE major foreign language approved by the student’s advisory committee at a level equivalent to three semesters of college-level instruction, or reading and speaking competence in TWO major foreign languages approved by the student’s advisory committee equivalent to two semesters each of college-level instruction. The student’s competence in the language will be certified by the ACTFL/ETS examination or by an alternative instrument approved by the OU Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. Students must have fulfilled this requirement at the time of graduation.
Thesis and Non-thesis options
Thesis option (with three credit hours for IAS 5980 - Master’s Thesis): A master’s thesis will be required, demonstrating the student’s capacity for independent, original research, analysis, and synthesis. Each student will enroll for three credit hours of IAS 5980, Master’s Thesis. Upon completion of the thesis, the student must sustain an oral defense of the thesis.
Non-thesis option (with an additional three credit-hour elective course to meet the 36 hour minimum): The student must pass a written and/or oral comprehensive examination on the course work for the program, administered by a committee of the faculty of the program, and take an additional three-hour elective course in the major option, as approved by the student’s advisory committee to meet the 36 credit-hour minimum for the degree. The advisory committee will determine the format of the comprehensive examination.
Global Affairs Option (minimum 18 hours)
INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE POLITICS: Two courses (six credit hours), as approved by the student’s advisory committee.
COMPARATIVE AND HISTORICAL STUDIES: Four courses (12 credit hours), from Anthropology, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Philosophy, or Sociology, as approved by the student's advisory committee.
Global Management Option (minimum 18 hours)
Students pursuing the major option in global management are expected to concentrate either in the functional areas of management and marketing or in accounting and finance.
FOUNDATIONAL COURSES IN BUSINESS (four courses, 12 credit hours): Students are expected to acquire a foundation in each of the four basic functional areas of business, accounting, finance, management, and marketing. NOTE: The foundational requirement in one or more functional areas may be waived by the student's advisory committee if the student has had at least two undergraduate courses in each of those functional areas. If foundational courses are waived, the student will take additional courses from category B) or category C), as approved by the advisory committee, to meet the requirement of at least 18 credit hours in the Global Management major option.
ACCT 5013, Quantitative Financial Controls
FIN 5043, Financial Administration of the Firm
MGT 5083, Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior
MKT 5063, Managerial Marketing
COURSES IN GLOBAL BUSINESS (at least two courses, six credit hours): Students will be expected to concentrate in either accounting and finance or in management and marketing.
Concentration 1 - Accounting and Finance
ACCT 5023, International Financial Statement Analysis;
ACCT 5313, Managerial Accounting Tools
FIN 5970, International Finance
Concentration 2 - Management and Marketing
MGT 6513, Global Business and the Environment
MKT 5973, Seminar: International Marketing
If additional courses are needed to bring the student’s program in global management up to 18 credit hours, they will be drawn from elective courses, as approved by the student’s advisory committee, following the student’s concentration either in accounting and finance or in management and marketing.
September 2007