International Business Studies ,Certificate
Culture, Global, International Studies, Management, foreign
The certificate program in international business studies helps students develop competence in a foreign language and a sensitivity to foreign cultures. Students gain an awareness of global social processes and an understanding of international business environments, principles and operations.
The W. P. Carey School of Business has partnerships with universities all over the world, so students can experience new cultures, visit new places and build intercultural and language skills. International internships also are offered in conjunction with the ASU Global Education Office.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe
2025-2026 Catalog Year
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| International Business Core Course | ||
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MGT 302: Principles of International Business
(GCSI)
or
ECN 306: Survey of International Economics
(GCSI)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| International Business Elective | ||
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Select two courses
300+ level WPC subject courses earned on a sponsored ASU study abroad program may be applied toward the elective area, per approval of the international programs coordinator. Courses applied toward the W. P. Carey business core cannot be used toward the elective area.
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
| Nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals Coursework | ||
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Nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies, and Individuals coursework may be satisfied by any combination of the following:
1) Students can choose any of the university-designated nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) courses.
2) One course must be upper division to meet the 12 upper-division hours requirement.
3) It is recommended to choose courses related to the area of study abroad experience. Additional courses may be approved by the international program coordinator.
4) Nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) hours may also be satisfied by:
* An ASU or W. P. Carey School of Business education abroad program earning six credit hours or more fulfills six of the credit hours of nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals requirements.
* An ASU or W. P. Carey School of Business education abroad program earning three credit hours fulfills three of the credit hours of nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals requirements.
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies, and Individuals coursework may be satisfied by any combination of the following:
1) Students can choose any of the university-designated nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) courses.
2) One course must be upper division to meet the 12 upper-division hours requirement.
3) It is recommended to choose courses related to the area of study abroad experience. Additional courses may be approved by the international program coordinator.
4) Nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) hours may also be satisfied by:
* An ASU or W. P. Carey School of Business education abroad program earning six credit hours or more fulfills six of the credit hours of nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals requirements.
* An ASU or W. P. Carey School of Business education abroad program earning three credit hours fulfills three of the credit hours of nonbusiness Global Communities, Societies and Individuals requirements.
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Foreign Language Proficiency | ||
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The certificate program requires students to meet a foreign language proficiency by meeting one of the following:
1) Completion of one year (two semesters) of the same foreign language at the college level.
2) Completion of one semester of the equivalent of 101- and 102-level coursework.
3) Completion of two years of the same foreign language in high school with a minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).
4) Documentation of a proficiency or placement test confirming preparedness to start at least the second year of a foreign language (201 level or above).
A student whose native language is not English may have this requirement waived.
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| International Study Experience | ||
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The certificate program requires students to participate in an ASU Global Education Office sponsored program.
Students cannot use independent non-sponsored programs to fulfill this requirement. Sponsored programs can be found on the Global Education Office website.
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This certificate program requires a minimum of 18 credit hours (at least 12 credit hours must be upper division). All business coursework must be completed through the W. P. Carey School of Business or through an approved ASU international study program.
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Only courses in which a student receives a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better may be used to meet the certificate requirements, and an overall certificate GPA of at least 2.50 must be earned.
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A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Students can advance their career options with an undergraduate certificate. The certificate program in international business enables students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Graduates who have completed this undergraduate certificate often decide to pursue employment in management, sales, marketing and communication. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business
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BA 160
wpcglobalprograms@asu.edu
480-965-4227
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
