Certificate of International Business
College of Business Administration
Kansas State University
The
Certificate in International Business appeals to students seeking adventure,
growth, and international exposure that will not only enrich their college
experience but also enhance their personal and professional development. Required proficiency in a language other than
their own will allow students who are studying abroad to academically
and socially integrate with students from around the globe. Students gain an understanding of locations,
customs, and cultures through World Regional Geography. An educational experience abroad will shape
their life for years to come.
Rationale:
Globalization
of business is a key focus in the training of business students today. Since a large percentage of students attending
Kansas State University’s College of Business Administration come from
rural Kansas, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Kansas and
students of Kansas State University to offer a program providing students
with comprehensive, multidimensional training in global business. The Certificate in International Business program
seeks to train students in global business through: 1. exposure to dominant
theory and application of international business gained in business and
economics course work, 2. an enhanced capability in a specific language
and regional culture gained in foreign language and geography courses,
and 3. an in-depth hands-on experience in international business gained
through a chosen exchange program or internship approved by Kansas State
University. It is important to provide training in global
business operations in all three areas to ensure students are prepared
to meet future challenges in the global marketplace. It is also important to provide potential employers with evidence
of the student’s training through a certificate so that Kansas students
will be considered qualified for global opportunities.
Effective
Date:Fall 2001
A
Certificate in International Business will be awarded upon graduation
to those students who achieve a superior level of expertise in the international
aspects of business. This certificate
will be noted on the student's transcript.
The requirements are:
- Advanced foreign
language study, Level 4 (i.e. German 4, Spanish 4, etc.) or the equivalent
of Level 4 in a foreign language sequence offered by the Department
of Modern Languages. (Conversation
"4A" courses do not meet the Level 4 requirement.) Students may take a proficiency exam to demonstrate
their level.
- In addition to
Level 4 language, students must complete 6 credits in language courses
numbered 500 or above in a single language. Where available, Business German, Commercial French, and Spanish
for Professions are encouraged as one of these courses.
- World Regional
Geography (GEOG 100)
- At least 12 hours
of approved international courses. Nine hours must be from international business courses.
- An approved study
abroad experience OR an international internship (summer, semester,
or year) specifically approved for this certificate.
- Student must earn
a 2.75 grade point average on all courses used for the certificate program.
- Students must earn
at least 50% of credits that apply to the certificate program from Kansas
State University.
- The number of students
admitted in CIB (Certificate in International Business) will be based
on resource availability.
- Students must earn
a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University to be granted the certificate
in International Business
- Please note that
some additional costs will be incurred in pursuing this certificate
program (e.g., proficiency testing, study abroad fees, travel).
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Student
Signature_________________________________________Date___________
College
of Business Approval_______________________________________________
For
questions please contact Student Services, College of
Business,
Calvin 107, Kansas State University, (785) 532-6180, email:
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Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
66506-0124 (785/532-4392).
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