Catalog : Degree Pathway for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, International Business Concentration, Fall 2026 and Beyond

For students who entered Fall 2026 and beyond. 

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

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

¹International Business Electives (3000/4000 level):

• ECON.4030 International Trade Theory
• ECON.4060 International Macroeconomics
• ENTR.4100 Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• LGST.3660 International Law
• MGMT.4350 International Management (if MGMT.4400 is a required course)
• MGMT.4400 International Business (if MGMT.4350 is a required course)
• MGMT.4550 International Import and Export Management
• Approved International Experience or Study Abroad Program

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.

⁷Career Connected Experience: Students must complete at least one career-connected experience. Following list provides various alternatives for meeting this requirement.

• Internship course: ACCT.4790, ENTR.4890, FINA.4890, MGMT.4890, MIST.4890, MKTG.4980, POMS.4890, BUSI.4890
• Co-op assessment course: BUSI.3100, BUSI.3200, BUSI.4100, BUSI.4200
• Study-abroad experience (course or a faculty-led trip)
• Honors project or thesis
• Undergraduate research
  • Best project (undergraduate research or consulting)
  • Directed study - Research project under the supervision of a faculty member: ACCT.4991, ENTR.4991, FINA.4970, MGMT.4910, MIST.4090, MKTG.4991, POMS.4090
• Immersive scholars project
• Consulting or service-learning project
  • ENTR.4900
  • Other approved courses or projects
• ROTC
• At least one year of full-time work as a business professional in the past five years
• Job offer prior to graduation
• Other commensurate experience approved by the Manning Dean’s office

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.