Global Business Concentration

In the interconnected global economy, a clear understanding of the complex global business environment is important to compete domestically as well as in international markets. The Global Business concentration is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and global perspectives required to thrive in the global workplace. 

Learning Goals 

• Students will be able to identify key management challenges presented by globalization and describe techniques for addressing them. 
• Students will use their communications and critical thinking skills to resolve challenges that arise because of their impact of demographic and cultural diversity in business situations. 
• Students will have an understanding of the sources of globalization, be able to describe the major effects of globalization on individuals and organizations, and to understand the diversity of the global marketplace. 
• Students will be able to demonstrate how multi-national firms cope with changing economic conditions, marketing and advertising practices, local, national and international politics, and personnel and management problems arising from cultural differences. 

The Concentration's Structure 

RBS students pursuing the Global Business concentration will take 3 courses (9 credits).  

Please note that there are two program versions of this curriculum. Select the appropriate requirements below based on your program. 

Notes: 

• Students interested in this concentration must submit a concentration declaration form before enrolling in concentration courses.  
• The Global Business concentration is not recommended for Leadership & Management majors due to significant course overlap between the two programs (see next bullet). 
• Courses may not be double-counted between RBS majors and RBS concentrations. All concentration courses must be completed in addition to the courses required for an RBS major. Please note: Degree Navigator does not identify or remove courses that are double-counted. Students are responsible for ensuring that concentration courses do not overlap with the major requirements. 
• Upon graduation, successful completion of the concentration will be recorded on the student’s final transcript as a certificate. The concentration will not appear on the transcript prior to graduation.