The NSIB minor is managed collaboratively by the Clements Center for National Security and the Center for Global Business.  Students generally interested in international business minors should meet with CGB to discuss their options.  Students interested specifically in the NSIB minor should meet directly with the Clements Center to discuss suitability and prospective career options.

The NSIB minor explores the strong and enduring relationship between private business and national/international security, and how foreign forces that threaten U.S. national security also damage U.S. business activity, domestically and internationally. It is an excellent complement to students looking to go into either business or policy sectors.

Applying to the NSIB minor requires a minimun in-residence GPA of 3.00.

To apply:

Step 1: Visit the Registrar Document Submission page for minors to start an application.

Step 2: Enter your EID.

Step 3: From the “Field of Study” menu, choose “Business Administration.”

Step 4: From the “Type” menu, choose “National Security.”

Step 5: 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.

Students in the NSIB minor complete:

• International Security (GOV 360D) – offered once per year
• International Trade (IB 350) – offered both fall and spring semesters
• Global Value Chains (IB 368) – offered fall only
• Global Political Economy (BGS 374) – offered fall only
• 3 hours of approved upper division coursework in national security

The currently approved national security coursework includes:

• EUS 348/GOV 365V: The Comprehensive Notion of European Security
• HIS 364G – Topic 15: United States Military History
• HIS 364G – Topic 22: The United States, Britain, and Global Order
• HIS 376F – The United States and the Second World War
• LA 325/PA 325 – Topic: Intelligence and National Security Decision-Making
• TC 358 – Topic: Intelligence and Statecraft (restricted to Plan II students)

Students may also complete an approved internship in lieu of completing the 3 hours of coursework in national security (see below).

A pre-approved internship in national security of at least 5 weeks may be used in place of International Trade (IB 350), Global Value Chains (IB 368), or the national security elective.  Interested students should contact the Clements Center for more information.

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.