International Business Example Concentration
Students pursuing the School for New Learning’s Bachelor of Arts with an Individualized Focus Area can use the International Business Example Concentration as a template for designing their Focus Area.
The International Business Example Concentration contains courses and competences ideal for students preparing for supervisory and managerial positions in globally-competitive organizations and industries. Key skills developed in this concentration include multicultural business communication, development and evaluation of global business systems, process analysis, and project and change management. Special emphasis on models of globalization and assessment of outcomes is expected.
Sample Schedule*
As a student using the template for the International Business Example Concentration, you’ll work with an academic advisor and a faculty mentor to review your transfer course work and select specific courses that meet your interests and degree requirements.
This 108-credit-hour program can be started in any term -- Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer --and is typically comprised of 10 core courses, a minimum of nine international business courses, and about 13 elective courses in liberal arts.
| Courses* | Credit Hours |
| Quarter 1 | |
| LL 103 Independent Learning Seminar (L1) | 2 |
| LL 250 Foundations of Adult Learning (L2, F1) | 4 |
| LL 150 Academic Writing for Adults (L4) | 4 |
| Science Elective (S4) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 2 | |
| Civic Engagement (L3) with Science Elective (S) | 4 |
| LL 155 Critical Thinking (L5) | 4 |
| HC 344 International Relations (FX, H1) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 3 | |
| LL 300 Research Seminar (L8, L9) | 6 |
| HC 279 International Project Management (FX, H2) | 4 |
| Science Elective (S5) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 4 | |
| LL 302 Externship (L10, L11) | 4 |
| IN 307 Advanced Elective (E1, E2) | 4 |
| FA 297 Communications in a Global Business Environment (FX, A1) |
4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 5 | |
| LL 205 Quantitative Reasoning (L6) | 4 |
| Collaborative Learning (L7) and Science Elective (S) | 4 |
| HC 188 Understanding International Relations (FX, H) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 6 | |
| HC 236 U.S. Business & the Politics of Trade (FX, A3) | 4 |
| HC 166 Global Futures (FX, S3) | 4 |
| AI 218 Impact of NGOs (FX, A) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 7 | |
| HC 239 Globalization, Winners & Losers (FX, H) | 4 |
| HC 203 Living & Working in a Global Environment (FX, H5) | 4 |
| Arts Elective (A2, A5) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 8 | |
| Science Elective (S1, S2) | 4 |
| Humanities Elective (H3, H4) | 4 |
| Arts Elective (A, A) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 9 | |
| FA 303 Advanced Project (F11, F12) | 4 |
| HC 134 Global Education & Work (A4, H) | 4 |
| Science Elective (S) | 2 |
| LL 390 Summit Seminar (L12) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours | 108 |
*Course substitutions may be necessary, as not all courses listed are offered every quarter or at all campuses.
These are some of the many courses that can be substituted for degree requirements in this example concentration:
• HC 232 Leadership Across the Globe
• HC 238 Latin America in a Globalized World
• HC 165 China: Money, Power and the 21st Century
• HC 204 Culture and Gender
Benefits
• Working during the day?
o Take evening and online courses with other motivated adult learners.
• No college course credit?
o Earn your degree in just over 24 months—and accelerate the completion of your degree with course credit for life experience and proficiency exams.
• Some college course credit?
o Accelerate the completion of your degree with transfer course work, course credit for life experience and proficiency exams.
• Looking for a high quality and well-respected degree?
o DePaul’s impressive academic rankings and distinguished faculty speak loudly to future employers. And, you’ll become part of a network of more than 150,000 DePaul graduates.
• Worried about paying for your degree?
o Qualify for one of the many scholarships available.
Career Outlook
Most companies today are involved in some aspect of international business. International business, as a profession, is a broad field that includes a wide variety of professionals who work in small, medium and large companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies.
Students pursuing the International Business Example Concentration may advance their careers in positions such as:
• Marketing Coordinator
• Project or Process Manager
• Business Systems Administrator
• Communications Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Political Analyst
• Risk Analyst
• Sales or Insurance Manager
Some of the occupations listed above may require additional schooling or work experience.
Getting Started
Complete an online DePaul Adult Admission Application and submit all your transcripts. Questions? Attend a free information session or contact the Adult Enrollment Center at 312-362-6338 or adultenrollment@depaul.edu