International Business and Culture Major (IBC)

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Georgetown College recognizes that business and culture are inextricably linked. Opportunities for students to participate in the global society and to engage effectively in business will be enhanced if students have studied business, language, and culture in an integrated and reflective manner.

The student who completes the International Business and Culture major will:

  • Be able to analyze problems and formulate appropriate solutions;
  • Be able to communicate ideas effectively;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic content of the functional areas of business (accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing);
  • Demonstrate understanding of global societies and world issues, particularly as related to business and commerce;
  • Communicate with proficiency in Spanish or another global language.
Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Program Contact: Professor John Henkel (WLN) & Professor Tom Cooper (BUA)
No minor required.
Core Courses30 hours
Tracks18 hours
French Track
Spanish Track
Elective Courses6 hours
Allied Courses6 hours
Total60

Core Courses

3 credit hours of BUA460: Internship are required.

Item #
Title
Credit Hour(s)
Sub-Total Credit Hour(s)
30

Tracks

Complete one of the following tracks:

Sub-Total Credit Hour(s)
18

French Track

Item #
Title
Credit Hour(s)
Additional Upper-Level FRE Courses  +
6
Sub-Total Credit Hour(s)
18

Spanish Track

Item #
Title
Credit Hour(s)
Additional Upper-Level SPA Courses  +
3
Sub-Total Credit Hour(s)
18

Elective Courses

Select six additional hours from 300-400 level courses in any discipline as approved by the World Languages chair. Study Abroad is an essential component to this major and therefore strongly encouraged.

Sub-Total Credit Hour(s)
6

Allied Courses

Item #
Title
Credit Hour(s)
Sub-Total Credit Hour(s)
6
Total credits:
60

Overview

World Languages Department Information

Type

B.A.