Course Overview!

The Undergraduate Certificate in International Business Communication is designed to equip students with a blend of language, cultural understanding, communication skills, and business knowledge. It's ideal for students majoring in business, languages, communications, or area studies who want to enhance their career prospects. The program helps students develop expertise in intercultural communication, international business practices, and global marketing. It prepares graduates for roles in organizations dealing with international operations, including businesses, NGOs, educational institutions, and those with diverse cultural workforces. The certificate program's focus is on building a strong foundation for success in a globalized economy and creating professionals who can thrive in multinational and multicultural settings.

Course Structure

The certificate requires 24 units, consisting of 12 units of required core courses and 12 units of electives. The core courses include Global Business (MKT 3500), Intercultural Communication (COMM 4410), International Marketing (MKT 4500), and Intercultural Business Communication (MKT 4510/COMM 4160). Electives are chosen from language courses (Business Chinese, Business Japanese, Commercial Spanish, or Commercial French) and area studies courses focusing on diverse cultures and societies (options from Pacific Asian, African American, Latin American, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures, along with courses on comparative cultures and the economics of international trade and multinational financial management).