INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS The major in international business provides a fundamental understanding of the global business environment and develops decision-making capabilities in the international setting. It spans cultures, economic conditions, political and legal systems and competitive climates. The program gives students a broad, comprehensive business education and specific international business courses, international environment courses, modest foreign language competency and a minor field in any business field. Students are encouraged to seek study-abroad opportunities and other avenues for expanding their cross-cultural understanding.
TRANSFER MAP COURSES INCLUDE • Fundamentals of Management • Strategic Management • International Marketing • International Management • Legal Aspects of International Business Transactions • International Business
Evening, hybrid and online courses make it easy for students to pursue a degree while working.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • 45 hours must be upper-division. • A 2.0 overall and major GPA. • At least: 60 hours at a four-year institution; 30 hours completed at OSU; 15 of the final 30 and 50% of the upper-division hours in the major field completed at OSU. Limit of: one-half of major course requirements as transfer work; one-fourth of hours earned by correspondence; eight transfer correspondence hours.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? OSU is one of the best values in the Big 12 and has lower tuition and fees than many Tulsa-area schools and online-only institutions. Students taking 15 credit hours (full time) will pay approximately $5,231.25 per semester in tuition and fees and an estimated $630 for books and supplies. (Estimates based on 2017-2018 tuition and fee charges. Books and supplies will vary based on classes taken each semester.) OSU-Tulsa offers financial aid, scholarships and tuition waivers, with several dedicated specifically to transfer students. Possible options for International Business majors include: • OSU-Tulsa Transfer Tuition Waiver Scholarship or • Regents Distinguished Transfer-Waiver Scholarship
TRANSFER STUDENT ADVISEMENT SERVICES
• Dunbar Family OSU-Tulsa Scholarship • OSU-Tulsa President’s Distinguished Scholarship
Contact the OSU-Tulsa Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at 918-594-8273 or tulsa.financialaid@okstate.edu to learn more.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Use this chart below to see how long it will take you to complete your bachelor’s degree at OSU-Tulsa if you transfer with 60 applicable credit hours from your two-year institution. If you transfer with fewer than 60 credit hours, the number of semesters will increase accordingly. CREDIT HOURS/SEMESTER
6
SEMESTERS (EST)
10
9
7
12
5
15
4
You can increase the credit hours you take each semester by taking classes online or in a hybrid format, where classes meet one or two times in person and the rest of the time online.
YOUR MAP. YOUR DEGREE. YOUR CAREER.
Your Map to Success
Steps to take on your way to earning your OSU degree in Tulsa: FRESHMAN YEAR @ TWO-YEAR SCHOOL Meet with your academic advisor. Meet with an OSU-Tulsa academic counselor. OSU-Tulsa has representatives on TCC campuses regularly and academic counselors can meet by appointment. Follow OSU-Tulsa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up on events and activities. Facebook “f ” Logo
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SOPHOMORE YEAR @ TWO-YEAR SCHOOL Complete admissions application to OSU. Meet with your academic advisor. Meet with an OSU-Tulsa academic counselor to discuss how the credits you’re taking will transfer. Connect with faculty at OSU-Tulsa to learn more about the program and introduce yourself. Your OSU-Tulsa academic counselor can help with this. Submit your FAFSA with school code 003170 along with your OSU application to be considered for scholarships and financial aid. Attend Transfer Day in the spring or fall to finalize your transfer to OSU-Tulsa.
JUNIOR YEAR @ OSU-TULSA Meet with your OSU-Tulsa academic counselor to choose your classes.
Meet with your OSU-Tulsa academic counselor to make sure you’re on track to graduate.
Network with your peers and build experience for your resume by joining a student organization.
Complete graduation application prior to the beginning of your final semester.
Consider adding a minor to gain additional skills or pursue your unique interests.
Volunteer or complete an internship to gain valuable experience in your field.
Polish your research skills by attending workshops at the OSU-Tulsa Library.
Consider participating in research with faculty.
Research graduate degree and certificate options. Connect with OSU-Tulsa Career Services to explore internship opportunities and discuss your career goals.
Transfer admission requirements: 2.00 GPA for 60+ hours; 2.25 GPA for 24-59 hours; 2.25 GPA plus high school admissions requirements for 7-23 hours.
CAREER PATHS • Border Security Agent • International Buyer/Broker • Transportation & Shipping Coordinator • Foreign service officer • Purchasing agent • Import/export coordinator
SENIOR YEAR @ OSU-TULSA
Attend Career Services workshops for job searching, resumes and interviews, then attend the OSU-Tulsa Career Fair. Apply to jobs or graduate programs. Walk in OSU-Tulsa’s Graduation Ceremony.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS • Foreign exchange trader • Trade specialist • Product manager • Policy analyst • Human resources manager • Marketing manager
• Government agencies • Retailers • International Banks • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) • Insurance companies • Multinational Corporations
• Consulting firms • Manufacturers • Military • Telecommunications companies
Some of these careers may require extra training or education.
SALARY POTENTIAL In 2016, OSU International Business graduates reported an average salary of $40,531 and a high salary of $59,246 per year. - HireOSUGrads.com
GRADUATE STUDY International Business graduates often continue their education by pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree or graduate certificate. Related graduate programs available at OSU-Tulsa include: • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Business Data Mining Graduate Certificate • Business Sustainability Graduate Certificate • Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate
• Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate • Information Assurance Graduate Certificate • Marketing Analytics Graduate Certificate • Non-Profit Management Graduate Certificate
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
OSU-TULSA PROSPECTIVE STUDENT SERVICES 918-594-8355 | tulsa.info@okstate.edu | tulsa.okstate.edu/transfer Interested in pursuing this program at OSU in Stillwater? We can put you in touch with a transfer admissions counselor.
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