International Business Minor
The international business minor is designed for students who want to add an international business dimension to a major in another functional area, either in the College of Business and Economics or in one of the other majors at Western Washington University.
We also offer an international business major.
The student who completes this minor will have (a) a general introduction to the cultural, institutional and regulatory structures necessary to engage in international business, (b) two courses that add more focused international knowledge, and (c) a course on the management and strategic issues in doing business internationally. Students from outside the College of Business and Economics will also acquire a basic knowledge of the ‘language’ of business and economics, gaining ‘business literacy.'
Please note: CBE has PRIORITY application deadlines for all majors and minors excluding Economics and MSCM are: (applications received by these deadlines will be processed before Phase I of Registration). See Apply to CBE.
Admission and Declaration Process
Students admitted to the College of Business and Economics in the International Business Minor program must have a 2.50 GPA in all WWU courses as well as a 2.5 GPA in the following CBE business literacy courses: ECON 206, ACCT 240 and (ECON 207, MGMT 271 or MGMT 311) before they can declare the minor.
Declaring of Minor
Students who meet the requirements can declare the minor via the application form. Applications will be reviewed against admission criteria with every effort being made to accommodate all students who meet admission requirements.
IBUS Minor Evaluation for Graduation
When you are ready to apply for graduation email the Department of Management Department Manager to request a Minor Evaluation. Please include your Student W#.
There is no need to first consult your faculty advisor before requesting your Minor Evaluation from the department. The Department Manager, not your advisor, approves your Minor Evaluation needed to graduate. Faculty advisors are available if needed for help planning remaining coursework.
After the department reviews and completes your Minor Evaluation in Degree Works they will notify you via email that you can now turn in your Degree Application to the Registrar's office, form link below. Please keep in mind during busy times it may take up to 10 working days for Minor evaluations to be completed.
When you submit the required Degree Application Form to the Registrar's office they will bill your student account for the required application fee.