International Commerce Major BAS
Only students who have graduated with an AAS degree from an approved community/technical college program may pursue this major. The goal of this program is to prepare students to work in an international commerce environment of a manufacturing or services company. More specifically, they will be educated in the theoretical principles and day-to-day practices of international commerce, the implications of globalization for a firm's domestic operations, the U.S. position in the global economy, international trade theory and practice, international market entry planning, international product development, international business management practices, global business strategies, intercultural business transaction management, and career tracks and opportunities in the industry.
International commerce is a significant and growing 'sector' of Minnesota's economy, with exports of goods, services and raw materials to other countries contributing about $16 billion to the Gross State Product (GSP) and imports contributing about $21 billion in 2008. The average annual growth rate of international imports and exports in Minnesota has been between 5 and 10 percent for the last decade--about double the GSP rate--and each $1 billion in international commerce means more than 15,000 jobs.
Admission Requirements
- Must have completed an approved AAS degree as stipulated in the articulation agreement
- GPA of 2.5 or higher in AAS
- Completion of an approved BAS Degree Plan
Program Requirements
The degree requirements have five components:
- General Education and Liberal Studies
Students in degree programs at Metropolitan State University must complete while at the university, or transfer to the university, a number of courses to meet general education and liberal studies requirements. View General Education and Liberal Studies (GELS) for Metropolitan State University.
- COM Foundation Courses (22 credits)
- Business Core Courses (24 credits)
- International Commerce Core Courses (8 credits)
- International Commerce Elective Courses (8 credits, including at least one of the "Doing Business in..." courses)
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* Free waiver examinations are available for "testing out" of these courses. Contact your advisor or the College of Management Advising Center for information. ** Students awarded certificates in both the "Certified in Production and Inventory Management" (CPIM) and "Certified in Integrated Resource Management" (CIRM) have met the DSCI 434 course requirement. Students must submit official documentation to verify these certifications. |