This minor is incompatible with the International Business major.

The minor in International Business provides an overview of the principal issues and considerations in the growth and functioning of international businesses.  The core courses in the minor aim to develop skills and competencies in international business relating to the international business environment, as well as strategic management, societal business systems, marketing and human resource management in an international business context.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates with a minor in International Business will have a foundational knowledge of core international business concepts and practices, which will form the basis for independent lifelong learning.

Skills

Graduates with a minor in International Business will have:

-cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise international business knowledge;

-cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate an understanding of international business knowledge with depth in some areas;

-cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence; and,

-communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of international business knowledge and ideas.

Application of knowledge and skills

Graduates with a minor in International Business will demonstrate the application of international business knowledge and skills:

-with initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship;

-to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts; and,

-with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters.

Relevant Degrees

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMM)