International Business and Culture Major (IBC)

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
Required Course Selections12 hours
Group 1
Group 2
Elective Courses12 hours
Allied Courses6 hours
Total60

Required Course Selections

Sub-Total Credit Hour(s)
12

Group 1

Select one of the following pairs of courses:

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

Group 2

Select one of the following pairs of courses:

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

Elective Courses

Select six additional hours from 300-400 level French or Spanish courses and 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)
12

Allied Courses

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