INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Overview of the Program

Global business education is a central point in the vision of the TU College of Business Administration.  The international business and language major was developed in conjunction with the TU Department of Languages as a part of this vision.  It provides an exciting educational and career opportunity for those students who enjoy the study of language.

Access to convenient international travel and instant communication technologies have virtually eliminated perceptual and real distance between countries.  In many parts of the world, political borders have become irrelevant while fluency in two or more languages is increasingly the norm in the business arena.  This major provides an exceptional opportunity for students to attain the necessary tools to compete in an increasingly global marketplace.

This degree combines three components: (1) education in foundations of business and functional areas of international business, (2) development of greater familiarity with cultural imperatives, and (3) advanced training in French, German, Spanish, or Russian.

Curriculum and Unique Features

The College of Business Administration's commitment to a global business education is reflected in its mission statement.  Global business is identified as one of the central themes for the College.

TU's business college is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).  Class sizes average 25, providing ample opportunity for interaction between professors and students during and after each class.

Another theme of the College's vision is the application of information technology to accommodate the communication process and as a problem-solving tool for business.  This expertise is complemented by the use of communication, presentation, and teamwork skills throughout the program.

The Department of Languages offers major programs in French, German, and Spanish, and advanced work in Russian.  Students complete the language requirements of a major for the International Business and Language program.  The language component is designed  to develop a high level of communicative proficiency and cultural literacy in preparation for using the target language in the student's professional lives. 

The TU Center for Global Education (CGE) is the university's central administrative unit for global education and students who are interested in pursuing International study opportunities are encouraged to contact them directly or visit their website at: http://www.utulsa.edu/globaleducation/.

Additional information regarding the requirements for the International Business and Language Major and the International Business Studies Minor is available by selecting one of the following links:

International Business and Language Major

International Business Studies Minor

For more information contact:

J. Markham Collins, Coordinator International Programs and 
Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration
(918) 631-2783   Fax:  (918) 631-2142

Christopher Anderson, Chairman of Department of Languages   (918) 631-2798

Rick Arrington, Director of Advising and Retention/IB Recruitment Coordinator, College of Business Administration  (918) 631-2214

International Business Programs
The University of Tulsa
800 South Tucker Drive
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-9700

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