Welcome to the UALR College of Business International Business Major

The International Business major uses an interdisciplinary approach to study the intricacies of the international marketplace. This major focuses on the complexities and interconnections between the world's markets and cultures. The goal is to prepare students to be managers in the twenty-first century.

There is a Foreign Language emphasis and a General Business emphasis within the international business major.  Students accepted into the international business program are advised by the international business coordinator and faculty.

Undergraduate Admission to the College of Business:

• Completed Math 1302 College Algebra and Rhet 1312 Composition II with a grade of “C” or better and
• Have a minimum of 2.25 overall GPA (at UALR or from transferring school) or
• Have a minimum of 2.25 on the most recently completed 15 hours at UALR
• Without being officially admitted to the College of Business, students may take all business courses (except the capstone MGMT 4380) as long as all prerequisites have been met. Please check current catalog for prerequisite requirements.

You must be admitted to the College of Business to receive an official degree plan.

Graduation Requirements: 2.0 in overall GPA, 2.0 in Minor, and 2.0 in Major. C or better earned in all Major courses.

Majors: A listing of the majors offered through the International Business, including course requirement.

Courses: A listing of courses offered through the International Business, including UALR core curriculum, and the College of Business pre-business and business core curriculum.

Faculty: Useful information about the International Business faculty, including contact information and bios.

Contact: On-line feedback form and general contact information for the International Business.

For more information about the Marketing and Advertising programs or careers, contact one of the following faculty advisors listed on the International Business Faculty page

International Business Educational Objectives

1. Understand the nature of international business.
2. Understand the major trends in the international trade and investment patterns between and among the major groups of nations and the theories purporting to explain the patterns.
3. Understand the nature of international organizations such as the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and their effects on business.
4. Understand the major financial, economic/socioeconomic, physical, environmental, sociocultural, political, legal, labor, competitive, and distributive forces affecting affecting international business.
5. Understand the export and import practices, terminology, and documentation. 
6. Understand the functional areas of business economics, marketing, human resources, finance, operations, and control of international business.