Global Teams, Global Experience
Students in the Global Management Minor complete the following:
1. International Business and Trade Courses
Students will take one of the following courses in International Business and Trade:
- International Trade (IB 350): Open to all upper division students regardless of college. Sophomores interested in taking the course should contact us for assistance. This course is offered every semester.
- Foundations of International Business (IB 320F): Restricted to non-Business students and offered as an online course. This course is offered every semester and counts toward the Business Foundations minor.
2. Management Courses
Students will complete one of the following courses in Management:
- Organizational Behavior (MAN 336): Generally only taken by Business students, but non-Business students can request permission to take the course by contacting us. This course is offered every semester.
- Foundations of Management (MAN 320F): Restricted to non-Business students, and the preferred option for students not at McCombs. This course is offered every semester and counts toward the Business Foundations minor.
- Leadership and Urban Engagement (MAN 340): Offered as part of the UTNY program (a summer program open to student from across UT).
3. International Relations Course
Students will take one course in International Relations:
- Foundations of International Relations (IRG 320F): Upper division students not pursuing a major in International Relations will have the stated pre-requisite automatically waived. This course is offered every semester.
4. Approved International Experience
This requirement can be satisfied by any study abroad program of 5 weeks or longer, or any international internship program of 6 weeks or longer.
Some May Term programs also qualify for an International experience. View a list of approved programs.
- No specific coursework is required.
- No restrictions on study material for international experiences.
- Students should request pre-approval prior to travelling to ensure their program will satisfy all requirements.
Get more information about requirements
5. Capstone Course in Global Management
- All Global Management students take the Capstone Course in Global Management (IB 337D), which has replaced MAN 137C & 237D in the curriculum.
- This course is only offered in the Spring and is taken after completion of the international experience component. We encourage students to plan their schedule accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Global Management minor allows students to add cross-cultural analysis and communication tools to their course of study, and is especially useful for those looking to add a business or management perspective to a non-BBA degree.
Why should I pursue a Global Management minor?
The GM minor help students leverage an international experience into analytic and communication skills to complement any degree plan. Students learn how to see and engage through multiple perspectives, making them the ultimate team player for any prospective employer.
How do I apply for the Global Management minor?
Applying to the Global Management minor requires a minimum in-residence GPA of 3.00.
To apply:
- Go to the Registrar Document Submission page for minors.
- Enter your EID where indicated, and select “International Business” from the “Field of
Study” menu - Click Next to proceed.
- Select “Global Management” from the “Type” menu.
- Confirm your choice and submit the application.
Note: You will receive notification as soon as your application has been reviewed, and if admitted you
will need to contact your academic advisor and inform them you would like your minor tied to your
degree profile.
What is the deadline to apply for the Global Management minor?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but should be completed by March 1st to ensure review and processing in time for Early Fall Registration and by October 1st to ensure review and processing in time for Early Spring Registration.
What's the difference between the IB and Global Management minor?
- The Global Management minor is designed to help students build cross-cultural analysis and communication skills to make them more effective workplace participants, regardless of their professional aspirations.
- The skills learned in the GM minor are particularly useful for those pursuing a non-BBA major who are looking to add a business perspective to their degree.
What classes do I have to take to complete the minor?
Students in the GM minor complete:
- International Trade (IB 350 or its equivalent),
- Organizational Behavior (MAN 336, or MAN 320F if a non-BBA student),
- Foundations of International Relations and Global Studies (IRG 320F), and
- A Capstone Course in Global Management (IB 337D)
GM students also complete an international experience (study abroad or internship) of at least 5 weeks before taking IB 337D.
One of the required classes has a prerequisite. Do I have to take that course too?
- Students who are required to take the pre-requisite as part of their major are required to take it before completing the course.
- Students not pursuing a BBA degree do not have to take BA 324 in order to take MAN 336.
- Students not pursuing an IRG major do not have to take IRG 301 before taking IRG 320F.
How do I request approval for my international experience?
Students should complete the approval form prior to traveling to confirm whether their plans will satisfy the international experience requirement for the GM minor.
Only select May Term programs are approved for the GM minor.
Are MAN/IB 137C and 237D required? I don't see them offered anywhere.
MAN 137C and 237D (or IB 137C and 237D) have been replaced with a single capstone course: IB 337D.
This course is only offered in the spring, and is to be taken after the international experience. Once this course is completed, both 137C and 237D will be marked as complete on your degree audit.
What will I learn in the Capstone course?
In the Capstone course, students break down their international experience and discover cultural analysis tools that will help them adapt to and succeed in an international setting. The class is small and involves a significant amount of group work, so come ready to learn!
What's the difference between the GM Minor and GM Certificate?
- The Certificate has the same requirements as the minor, but requires an additional 3 hours of economics and 3 hours of area studies coursework.
- Students who are majoring under the 2018-2020 catalog may need to complete the Global Management certificate in lieu of the minor.
Students should speak to their academic advisor to discuss which option is better for their degree plan.