International Studies
In response to new and dynamic patterns of international business, American business firms have progressed far beyond the comparatively simple stage of import–export operations. Many companies are becoming multinational, with production units in numerous foreign countries; private enterprise in the United States has become more intimately concerned with the economic, political, and social trends of foreign nations. The Kelley School of Business has recognized these developments in its International Studies major. The unique feature of this major is that it is not a "stand–alone" major. It is designed as a second major available only to admitted Kelley School of Business students as a supplement to their first major.
Note: Nearly all of the following courses have prerequisites and many require admission to the School of Business. Prerequisites for 300–level and 400–level courses are strictly enforced. Senior standing and Integrative Core are prerequisites for all 400–level Business courses. Some elective courses are offered on a limited basis. See a Kelley School of Business academic advisor for details concerning these and other requirements.
The International Studies major is a second major available to School of Business students and must be taken in conjunction with another ma. It consists of 9 credit hours of course work taken after the International Dimension Requirement for a total of at least 15 credit hours in international course work. These 15 credit hours must be spread across at least two options with no more than 6 credit hours of a foreign language and no more than 9 credit hours in any single area.
Students have four options for completing the International Studies major requirements:
- International Business and Economics course work
- Foreign Language – No more than 6 credit hours of 200–level or above courses in a language other than English & American Sign Language
- Area Studies course work (see an advisor for list of approved courses)
- Participation in an approved overseas study program
Options for International Students
International students admitted to the School of Business are not expected to fulfill the International Dimension Requirement. They may pursue the International Studies major through one of the following options:
- Complete the following co urses: (9 credit hours from the following):
- BUS D301 (3 cr.)International Business Environment
- BUS D302 (3 cr.)Operation of International Enterprises
- BUS M401 (3 cr.)International Marketing
- BUS F494 (3 cr.)International Financial Management
- OR
- Participation in an approved overseas study program (not to their native country): (12 credit hours)
International Studies Faculty
- Charles Dhanaraj
- BS 4033
317–274–5694
International Studies Links
- Business Monitor Online: This service is dedicated to professionals and business people involved in international trade and investment. Registration (free) is required for access. Site provides global coverage of legislation and regulations, corporate finance, offshore finance, market analysis, economic analysis, property, consultancy, and worldwide business news. Supplied by leading lawyers, accountants, chartered surveyors, stock exchanges, banks & government bodies.
- The Federation of International Trade Associations: An organization made up of most of the international trade associations in the U.S. and Mexico, from this site you can reach members of hundreds of associations, get a full schedule of worldwide trade fairs, see a calendar of international trade events throughout the U.S. and have access to links to over 800 international trade sites.
- International Business Resources on the WWW: News and periodicals, journals and research papers, regional and country specific information, international trade, statistical data, company information, government resources, international trade shows, and indexes of other resources.
