Concentration in International Business

Ninety-five percent of the world’s customers and the fastest-growing markets are outside the U.S., according to the federal government. If you want to be more competitive in those markets you will need an in-depth understanding of both the details and subtleties of international business from a cross-cultural, financial and operational perspective. The International Business concentration provides the next generation of leaders with the tools they need to do business on a global scale.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an International Business Concentration

The International Business Concentration provides you with the broad range of skills you will need for an international career in a rapidly evolving global workplace. Concentration coursework will assist you to:

  • Develop an awareness of management concepts, systems and practices in different countries and institutional settings.
  • Understand cultural dynamics, economics and political constraints as they affect the marketing and sales aspect of international business.
  • Assess and evaluate the financial risks associated with multi-national firms, and address global sourcing strategies. This includes; managing supply and demand uncertainties, distribution strategies for global operations, and managing strategic alliances.
  • Learn more about the role that information technology and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) plays in managing global supply chains.
  • Enhance your understanding of the details and nuances of international trade.

International Business is your choice if you:

  • Aspire to study abroad or participate in a significant international experience outside of the classroom such as an international internship.
  • Want to tour international campuses and experience what it is like to study at a university in another country.
  • Envision yourself to be an active participant in the world economy. 

The courses you would take include:

  • Global Marketing
  • International Management
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • International Law
  • International Finance

For the latest course information and descriptions, please visit the UMass Lowell online Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

Read more about the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Year-by-Year Course Plan

Check out our degree pathways, which offer sample plans for completing your degree in four years.

For students who entered Fall 2026 and beyond. 

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100		College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)		3
ENTR.1500Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business3
MIST.2010Business Information Systems3
MATH.1210Management Precalculus (MATH)3
xxxx.xxxxScience Elective (SCL)3
xxxx.xxxxCo-Requisite Science Lab (SCL)41

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ECON.2020Principles of Macroeconomics3
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MKTG.2010Marketing Principles 3
FINA.2000Personal Finance3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3/63

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ACCT.2010Accounting/Financial3
MKTG.2100Professional Communications (WOC)3
ECON.2010Principles of Microeconomics (SS)3
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (STEM)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3/63

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ACCT.2020Accounting/Managerial3
FINA.3010Financial Management (QL)3
POMS.2010Introduction to Business Analytics3
LGST.2620Introduction to Business Law (SS)3
MIST.2020Emerging Technologies and Data Storytelling3

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
MGMT.3010Organizational Behavior3
POMS.3010Operations Management3
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3/63

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
MKTG.4120Global Marketing (DCA)3
MGMT.4350 /
MGMT.4400		International Management /
International Business (QL)		3
xxxx.xxxxInternational Business Elective (3000/4000 level)13
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxScience Elective (SCL)3
xxxx.xxxxCo-Requisites Science Lab (SCL)41

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
POMS.4020Global Supply Chain Management (AIL), (IL)3
MGMT.3800Business Ethics (SRE)3
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective53

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
FINA.4910International Finance3
MGMT.4900 /
ENTR.4960		Strategic Management /
Entrepreneurship Strategy Implementation2		3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective53
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective (3000/4000 level)3

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

1International Business Electives (3000/4000 level):

2Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

3Diversity and Cultural Awareness: The Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) Essential Learning Outcome is met outside the major. Students are encouraged to select an AH or SS course that meets this degree requirement. Please see the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

4Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

5Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future.

6Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.