The globalization of the marketplace demands employees who can successfully compete in a multicultural business environment in the United States and around the world. Understanding the significant cultural, economic, and political differences between countries and regions is vital to success in international business.

To develop these competencies, the Leeds School of Business offers the听Global Business Certificate听to its students. 麻豆淫院 who graduate with the certificate will receive a teal and black cord.

    Global certificate participants

    Global Business Certificate Requirements

    Enrollment Requirements

    Requirements for students to enroll into the Global Certificate Program.

    • Must be an undergraduate business major
    • Encouraged to enroll by the end of sophomore year

    听International Business Courses

    麻豆淫院 must complete three (9 credits) of the following courses:

    • International Business Management (INBU 3300)
    • International Marketing (INBU 3450)
    • International Operations Management (MGMT 4150)
    • International Financial Management (INBU 4200)
    • Business Solutions for the Developing World (CESR 4005)
    • Any Leeds Global Seminar

    听International Elective Courses

    麻豆淫院 must complete two courses* (6 credits) from any of the following subject areas:

    • 听听听 Business
    • 听听听 Economics
    • 听听听 Geography
    • 听听听 History
    • 听听听 Global Studies
    • 听听听 International Affairs
    • 听听听 Language**
    • 听听听 Political Science

    *Courses must be taken at the 2000 level or above
    **麻豆淫院 may only use 3 credits of a foreign language to fulfill this requirement

    Learn more about the two approved international electives required for the certificate.

    Experiential Learning Opportunities

    Global Business students will need to participate in the following activities to complement their international coursework:

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    • International Community Connection (attend two global events):听听

      • This is an optional but encouraged activity for students who enroll in the GBC before Fall 2024. Starting in the Fall 2024 catalog, this will be a requirement听and will be tracked in students' degree audits.

      • International Community Connections can be attendance at any CU-sponsored international affairs event.听An off-campus听event with a global focus would also apply with prior approval.

      • To show that you attended or participated in an event, please email Leeds.Global@colorado.edu a confirmation of attendance (ticket stub, photo, sign-in sheet) with the date and name of the event and a brief summary or take-away听from the event.

      • Leeds Global will confirm your attendance听which will be reflected in your degree audit.

    Optional Add-On

    Through a special relationship between the Leeds College of Business and NASBITE, students can join the that prepares students for the CGBP exam through weekly study guides and an online community. 麻豆淫院 can study at their own pace and take the exam at a discounted rate. The Student Pathway Program also provides membership to NASBITE.

    For students who enrolled in Leeds prior to fall 2020, please refer to this list of requirements.