INTBS:BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
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Admissions and Progression Requirements for All College of Business Undergraduate Students
Applicants must follow regular University admission procedures and upon admission declare their specific program within the College of Business. In addition, students must:
(1) Complete courses detailed under Required Common Prerequisite Courses, or equivalent coursework, noted below, as part of their 60 credit-hours of lower-division course work.
(2) In their initial 60 credit-hours, earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher to continue pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Accounting degree (a) AA Transfers, (b) Transfers from other SUS institutions, and (c) students changing degree programs must comply with the GPA requirement for the respective degree program.
(3) For the set of all Common Prerequisite Course credit hours, earn a GPA of 2.5 or higher to continue pursuing Bachelor of Business Administration degrees and a GPA of 2.75 or higher to pursue the Bachelor of Accounting degree (a) AA Transfers, (b) Transfers from other SUS institutions, and (c) students changing degree programs to Business from outside the College of Business, must also comply with the 2.5 (or 2.75 Accounting) or higher GPA requirement for the set of Common Prerequisite Course credit hours.
(4) Successfully complete with a C or better each of Common Prerequisite Course within two attempts. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an unsuccessful attempt at the course, (a) AA Transfers, (b) Transfers from other SUS institutions, and (c) students changing degree programs to Business from outside the College of Business, must also comply with the two attempt limit on Common Prerequisite Courses.
(5) Students are expected to make satisfactory progress toward degree completion during their first 60 credit hours of lower-division coursework, consistent with the Common Prerequisite Benchmarks noted below. Students not making good progress, may be redirected to another degree program. All (a) AA Transfers and (b) students changing degree programs to Business from outside the College of Business must demonstrate progress consistent with Common Prerequisite Benchmarks.
Common Prerequisite Benchmarks include the following:
By End of Term / Credit Hours Earned | Coursework for equivalents Completed | Minimum GPA in Common Prerequisites * |
1st /15 hours | CGS 2100 (or PHI 2600) | 2.25 |
2nd / 30 hours | ECO 2023 and MAC 2233 | 2.35 (2.50 Accounting) |
3rd / 45 hours | ACG 2021 and ECO 2013 | 2.5 (2.75 Accounting) |
4lh / 60 hours | ACG 3301 and STA 2023 | 2.5 (2.75 Accounting) |
* Applicable to all students pursuing or seeking a change of program plan to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and the Bachelor of Accounting.
Students eligible for readmission are subject to the University’s and the College’s degree program’s regulations in effect at the time of readmission to include admissions and progression requirements.
Academic Standards
To earn an undergraduate degree from the College of Business, all students must comply with the following:
(1) Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in each of the lower-division Common Prerequisite Courses.
(2) Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all upper-division major courses.
(3) Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all upper-division Business Core Courses. Each of these courses cannot be attempted more than three times. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment.
(4) As a student within the College of Business, each student gets two drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, in their first 60 credits attempted. Each College of Business student get two additional drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, in the second 60 credits attempted. Unused drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades, do not carry over from the first 60 credits attempted to the second 60 credits attempted. Students entering the College of Business as transfer students with an A.A. degree from a Florida public college or with 60 or more transfer credits earned from another college or university only get two drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades. Students with disabilities who need to drop a course due to disability-related reasons are allowed to petition for additional drops after the add/drop period, which result in “DR” grades. Students who can document extenuating circumstances may petition the College for additional drops. Approval to drop additional courses in excess of those allowed must be obtained from the College of Business.
(5) Students are expected to follow degree program Major Map in making satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Students deviating from Major Maps may be redirected to another degree program.
(6) Students must satisfy the requirements of their respective programs of study and satisfy all university requirements for graduation.
(7) Students who (a) have 60 credit hours earned, but (b) have not completed the seven Common Prerequisite Course for Business majors, may register for, and/or complete, no more than 15 credit hours of upper-division Business courses.
(8) Undergraduate students who register for any graduate business course must be formally admitted to a graduate degree program at the university following the university's admission procedures.
(9) Faculty has the discretion to administratively drop students who do not attend the first class of a course.
The College adheres strictly to the university’s dismissal policy. Students should be sure to read and understand FIU policies regarding Academic Warnings, Probation, and Dismissals.
For the set of all Common Prerequisite Course credit hours, earn a GPA of 2.5 or higher to continue pursuing Bachelor of Business Administration degrees and a GPA of 2.75 or higher to pursue the Bachelor of Accounting degree (a) AA Transfers, (b) Transfers from other SUS institutions, and (c) students changing degree programs to Business from outside the College of Business, must also comply with the 2.5 (or 2.75 Accounting) or higher GPA requirement for the set of Common Prerequisite Course credit hours.
Courses which form part of the statewide articulation between the State University System and the Florida College System will fulfill the Lower Division Common Prerequisites.
Please visit https://cpm.flvc.org for a current list of state-approved common prerequisites.
Students pursuing a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing, or Real Estate are also required to achieve a grade of "C" or higher in the following course.
Students admitted in Fall 2012 or after, as freshman or transfer students with fewer than 30 credit hours earned, are encouraged to take course Introduction to Business during their first year. Students admitted in the Fall 2018 or after, as freshman with fewer than 30 credit hours earned, are required to complete course Public Speaking for their Undergraduate Core Curriculum Arts Requirement.
Prerequisite course requirements for entry into upper level courses will be enforced. Students will be administratively dropped from courses when they lack the required prerequisite course or courses and/or required grade.
Note: The programs, policies, requirements, and regulations listed in this catalog are subject to continual review in order to meet the needs of the University’s various publics and to respond to the mandates of the Florida Board of Education and the Florida Legislature. Changes may be made without advance notice. For the most current and updated information, refer to the COB and appropriate Schools/Departments websites.
The Business Core Courses listed below are required for all undergraduate students in the College of Business. Prerequisites for each of the Business Core Courses can be found in the College of Business course descriptions.
The business professional development courses listed below are required for all undergraduate students in the College of Business.
MAN Prefix Courses
Students should note that not all courses with a MAN prefix are actually management or international business courses. Therefore, they should consult with a College advisor to confirm that their program of study reflects the degree requirements.
Upper Division Business Electives: 12 credit hours
IB students are required to take 12 credits of upper division electives. Review of this policy and future changes will be the prerogative of the Chair of the IB Department.
IB students may take any 3000 level or higher course inside or outside of the College of Business to satisfy their Upper Division Business Elective requirement. All upper division electives outside the College of Business must demonstrate a relationship to international business and receive the approval of the IB Department Chair.
Students enrolled in a second major or a certificate/minor program must take the courses prescribed in their program.
There are no majors associated with this program.
General Information
The Global Business Ambassadors program attracts highly motivated, focused, and intellectually curious students who have a global perspective. The program provides the opportunity for future leaders in the world economy to develop a global business skill set through international study, travel, and work experiences.
A Global Business Ambassadors student has the opportunity to participate in ceremonies, networking events, honors-dedicated courses, special corporate seminars, and placement services. A Global Business Ambassadors student will graduate with Honors recognition. Students joining the Global Business Ambassadors program are expected to join the IB Honors Society, the community/social responsibility arm of the program that engages students in compelling international service learning projects.
The IB Department faculty highly recommend that students joining the Global Business Ambassadors program pursue a double-major in Marketing or Finance.
Program Highlights
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE: Global Business Ambassadors students are given the opportunity to experience the real world of international business via their participation in an international business activity. This requirement can be filled by enrollment in a study abroad program or an international business internship anywhere in the world.
INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION: Students in the Global Business Ambassadors will have the opportunity to be exposed to various topics and themes germane to international business through multidisciplinary coursework.
HONORS PROJECT: The Global Business Ambassadors program allows students to fulfill their IB Honors Project by doing an individual thesis, or becoming a member of a team which enters a national case or business plan competition, or by developing an individual business plan.
Global Business Ambassadors Program Academic Standards
Students are required to
(1) Obtain a grade of “B” or higher in each of their major courses,
(2) Obtain a minimum GPA of 3.7 in their program for graduation,
(3) Fulfill all University language requirements, and
(4) Fulfill all other Department, COB and University graduation requirements.
Students interested in participating in the Global Business Ambassadors program should contact the program’s director at (305) 348-2791, or consult the Global Business Ambassadors program website.
Required Upper Division Core Courses
All College of Business undergraduate students must complete the required Business Core Courses listed in the Program Requirements section above. Students in the Global Business Ambassadors Program, however, may complete course in lieu of course.
Admissions Requirements for the Global Business Ambassadors Program
To be admitted to the Global Business Ambassadors program, students must:
(1) first declare an international business major and consult the Global Business Ambassadors program Advisor to submit a completed application form obtained from the Global Business Ambassadors website.
(2) have a minimum GPA of 3.7 and have earned a minimum grade of “B” in course to be admitted to the Global Business Ambassadors program.
(3) be interviewed by the faculty director of the Global Business Ambassadors program.
Admission to the Honors College is not required. Upon completion of degree requirements students will receive a BBA degree with a “Global Business Ambassadors” recognition (see https://business.fiu.edu/academics/undergraduate/honors-in-international-business/index.html).
Department of International Business Academic Standards
The Department of International Business requires that students fulfill the following requirements in order to remain in a degree program:
(1) Receive a grade of “C” or higher in each of the courses in their major.
(2) Receive a grade of “C” or higher in each of the business core courses (course and course).
(3) Earn a grade of “C” or higher in each Upper Division business elective.