14 courses with the subject IBUS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Examines management theory and practice as applied to business activities that cross national boundaries. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of strategic, cultural, behavioral, functional, legal, and socio-ethnical aspects of international management in a global economy with multinational business enterprises. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course provides an introduction to the field of comparative politics, the study of places other than the United States. We will analyze in-depth studies of political processes from nations all around the world to investigate debates at the heart of political science, economics, history and other fields within the Liberal Arts and Business core: Why are politicians responsive to the needs of citizens in some countries but not in others? Why do people vote on ethnic lines in some places but not others? Why do some states guarantee social protection for their citizens whereas others leave it in the hands of the market? How do political institutions and social factors shape the provision of public goods? What role do property rights play in transitions to democracy and to market economies? Discussions include topics on governance and accountability, political economy, political culture, identity politics, social cleavages, citizenship, and democratic institutions. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course provides an overview of the unique problems faced by enterprises engaging in international activities, and the importance of understanding the international economic, social, political, cultural, and legal environment. This course also provides practical information on the mechanics of importing and exporting, joint venture, franchising, and subsidiaries, international dimensions of management, marketing and accounting, international financial management. Other subjects covered in this course includes special problems faced by multinational enterprises, recent problems of the international economic system, country-risk analysis, and the increasing use of counter trade. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course explores the impact on project management of culture, language variations, religious, regulatory and legal practices, technology penetration, temporal orientation, gender issues, corruption, ethics, personal liberty and political contexts. Students learn how to meet global projects challenges through efficient use of practices and technology. The course provides hands-on application of project management, in line with the Project Management Institute (PMI) body of knowledge (PMBOK), and utilizes available case studies and examples from companies to help students sharpen the skills needed to recognize and foster a successful international project environment. 3 Hours, 1 Semester Return to Table of Contents Nichols College 2026-2027 Catalog 146
This is an in-depth study of a selected topic, issue, problem or trend in international business. The specific subject matter is not offered as an existing regular course or deserves more time-emphasis than is possible in a regular course. This course may be repeated once for a total of six credits. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
An economic analysis of the foundations of international trade and the impact of trade on domestic and global economies. The course includes a study of the balance of payments, world debt, exchange rates, and the international monetary system. Current issues and problems are emphasized. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
An analysis of the international business and consumer environments and the development and implementation of marketing programs across business alternatives (e.g., direct investment, joint ventures, licensing). Topics include the roles of cultural, political, technological, economic, and legal aspects of marketing in an international environment, as well as how these affect the marketing mixes likely to be successful in various international markets. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course provides students with strategies to improve international business problem solving and managerial decision making through the use of analytics by using quantitative and qualitative decision-making tools and techniques. This course also provides students with an overview of how decisions are made to solve management problems in the international business environment. It introduces the fundamental concepts and methodologies of decision-making process, problem solving, decision analysis, data collection, and probability distribution, evaluation, and prediction methods. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
and one additional course from above or from BAN 212 Introduction to Intelligent Automation BAN 340 Data Visualization COMM 312 Organizational Communication COMM 313 How Women Lead COMM 326 Cultural Identity & Communication ECON 305 Labor Economics HIST 213 Civil Rights in America IBUS 287 International Management HRM 491 Research Associate Internship HRM 492 Teaching Associate Internship HRM 493 Advanced Project MGMT 337 Project Management MGMT 389 Management of Innovation and Change PSY 342 Group and Team Dynamics PSY 462 Social Psychology SOC 226 Introduction to Gender & Diversity Studies
This seminar is a senior-level capstone course for international business students. A case study approach will be used to explore the major current issues in international business and bring together the general concepts and ethical dimensions studied in earlier coursework in the program. A capstone project requires students to examine current issues and develop critical information literacy skills. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This internship enables students to apply the knowledge acquired throughout the program to the real world. The International Business internship program will work closely with the Office for International Engagement, the Career and Professional Development Center, and a growing list of international companies, as well as independently placing students in several locations, in the U.S. and abroad. A cumulative grade point average of 2.7 as well as 60 credits completed is required; the internship consists of 120 hours of work. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
See “Experiential Learning” in the Other Academic Programs section for course descriptions and governing policies Return to Table of Contents Nichols College 2026-2027 Catalog 147
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