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The Certificate of Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures for International Business prepares students to meet the challenges of doing business in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will gain a practical knowledge of global diversity, global business relationships, and practice critical thinking on international current events and challenges facing both businesses today.

After completing the Requirements, the core certificate courses are as follows:

SPAN 301: Spanish Conversation (3 credits)
SPAN 305: Spanish for Business (3 credits)
INTB 205: International Business (3 credits)
MGMT 201: Management Principals and Concepts (3 credits)

Electives (3 credits): Choose one (1) of the following:

SPAN 302: Spanish Composition
SPAN 311: Spanish/Spanish American Cultural Experience (Study Abroad)
SPAN 360: Hispanic Culture Through Film
INTB 421: Foreign Market Entry
MGMT 457: International Management
SCM 330: Principals of Supply Chain and Operations Management

This 15-CREDIT certificate aims to give the advanced students of Spanish a foundation in business vocabulary, basic business and cultural concepts, and situational practice that will prepare them to function competently in today's Spanish-speaking world.

The Requirements to qualify for the Certificate of Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures for International Business are as follows: Completion of SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish II or SPAN 212: Intensive Intermediate Spanish II and 32 credit hours of college credit program type (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT).

PLAN YOUR STUDIES

SPAN 301 - 3 CR. Students will improve their oral expression by means of learning new vocabulary, class conversations and presentations. Prereqs: SPAN 202 or equivalent. CORE COURSE	SPAN 305 - 3 CR. Study of business terminology as well as cultural factors affecting the conduct of business with Hispanic nations and populations. Prereqs: SPAN 202 or instructor permission. CORE COURSE	INTB 205 - 3 CR. A basic course in international business which focuses on global diversity, cultural and economic differences, and related current events. No prerequisites. CORE COURSE
MGMT 201 - 3 CR. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the basic principles of general management theory and practice. Prereqs: Student needs to have completed 32 credit hours of study prior to enrollment. CORE COURSE	SPAN 302 - 3 CR. Students will improve their writing skills, and will be asked interact with each other and their professor to gain a better understanding of the Spanish language. Prereqs: SPAN 202 or equivalent. ELECTIVE COURSE (CHOOSE ONE [1])	SPAN 311 - 1-6 CR. Student's residence and study in a Spanish-speaking country. Repeatable once with different content, 12 credits maximum. May be taken for a variable number of credits. Prereqs: SPAN 202 or equivalent. ELECTIVE COURSE (CHOOSE ONE [1])
SPAN 360 - 3 CR. An articulation and analysis of important themes in contemporary Hispanic culture presented through film. An introduction to film criticism. Conducted in Spanish. Prereqs: Completion of two of the following courses: [SPAN 301/SPAN 302/SPAN 303]. ELECTIVE COURSE (CHOOSE ONE [1])	INTB 421 - 3 CR. A study of the business processes and procedures associated with successful foreign market entry. Prereqs: Must have been admitted to a major in a four-year degree granting college and INTB 205. ELECTIVE COURSE (CHOOSE ONE [1])	MGMT 457 - 3 CR. Management practices and techniques of international business organizations. Focus on structure and processes of resource allocation, design and technology, and the impact of culture. Prereqs: Must be admitted to a major in a 4-year degree granting college, upper level standing and MGMT 201 or equivalent. ELECTIVE COURSE (CHOOSE ONE [1])
SCM 330 - 3 CR. An overview of the terminology, fundamental concepts and scope of responsibility encountered in the fields of supply chain and operations management. Prereqs: Student needs to have completed 32 credit hours of study. ELECTIVE COURSE (CHOOSE ONE [1])