W E L C O M E IBers IB 101 Facts:

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W E L C O M E IBers!IB 101 Facts

• You only need to attend this orientation ONCE!
• IB 101 will give you insight into the
  International Business Program and the IB
  Semester Abroad requirements.
• Attendance at IB 101 is mandatory in order to
  make individual appointments with the IB Academic
  Advisor.
• Did you know? Most of the answers to student
  questions can be found on our website at
  www.sdsu.edu/ib

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How is the IB program unique?

• Ranked 14th in the nation by U.S. News and
  World Report
• Largest IB program in the country
• Business specialization
• Language emphasis
• Regional/Cultural emphasis
• Mandatory Semester Abroad Requirement
• Mandatory Internship

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9 Languages 6 Regions

• German Western Europe
• Chinese Asia
• Japanese Asia
• Arabic Africa/Middle East
• Russian Russia/Central Europe
• Italian Western Europe
• French North America, Western Europe,
  Africa/Middle East
• Spanish North America, Latin America,
  Western Europe
• Portuguese Latin America, Western Europe
• We plan to add Korean very soon!

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Language Track I

• Spanish - North America, Latin America, and
  Western Europe
• French - North America, Western Europe, and
  Africa/Middle East
• German - Western Europe
• Italian - Western Europe
• Portuguese - Latin America, Western Europe

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Language Track II

• Chinese - Asia
• Japanese - Asia
• Arabic - Africa/Middle East
• Russian - Russia/Central Europe__________________
  ____________
• Korean - Asia - will be added soon!

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Preparation for the majorImpaction Criteria

• Complete the following lower division courses
• Business courses (C or better)
• Acct 201/202, Econ 101/102, Fin 240, IDS 180, and
  Stat 119 or Econ 201
• Regional/Cultural courses (C or better)
• Language courses
• Refer to your advising guide for specific
  courses for your language and regional emphasis
• Minimum 2.90 cumulative GPA No exceptions
• 60 transferable units

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Declaring Upper Division and changing your Major

• You must apply for upper division status
• Complete forms for Business, Language, and
  Regional/Cultural courses (forms on our website)
• Submit forms with a current Degree Evaluation
• Mid-semester declaration allowed for students
  with a 3.30 cumulative GPA or higher
• Conditional declarations are given on a
  case-by-case basis (if you think you qualify,
  please see IB advisor)

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Upper Division What now?

• Begin your upper division Business courses
• Keep in mind Mgt 405 Prerequisites
• BA 300, Fin 323, IDS 302, Mgt 350, Mkg 370
• Continue with Language
• Continue with Regional Cultural
• Plan for Study Abroad Requirement and
  Internship/IB 495
• Remember to view your degree evaluation to
  check general SDSU progress. Use this in
  conjunction with your advising guide.

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IB Semester Abroad Requirement

• Can be fulfilled in 3 ways
• International Internship (250 hours) must be
  located in region and language of emphasis
• Multiple Degree Program
• Study Abroad (on approved IB exchange)
• Note Doing an International Internship will
  complete the Study Abroad requirement and the IB
  495 requirement.

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IB 495 - Internship

• Required course in upper division
  Regional/Cultural section
• Internship coordinator is Dr. Renatte Adler
• Attend IB 495 Orientation to obtain add code to
  enroll in IB 495 (only offered Fall/Spring)
• 250 hours (150 if not used to replace Study
  Abroad)
• Can be paid or unpaid
• If you are doing an internship instead of Study
  Abroad, the internship must be done
  internationally in your language/region
• Internship can be completed during summer
• Please review IB 495 website information at
• http//ibintern.sdsu.edu

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Multiple Degree Programs

• Dual Triple-Degree Programs
• Language Spanish, French Portuguese only
• Region North Latin America only
• 1-2 years abroad
• Follow a strict predetermined curriculum
• Graduate with IB Degrees from Participating
  Institutions/Countries
• Consult Multiple-Degree menu on IB website

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Multiple Degree Programs

• Dual-Degree Programs
• MexUS (México)
• SanBrazil (Brazil)
• SanDique (Canada)
• SanParaíso (Chile)

• Triple Degree Programs
• CaMexUS (Canada/México)
• PanAmérica (Chile/México)

Attend Information Session for application
information. Consult IB website for details.
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Study Abroad

• IB Exchange
• IB-managed bilateral exchanges
• Same tuition and financial award
• 1 or 2 semesters (if space available) in
  Region/Language of emphasis
• Pass an equivalent of full-time (12 SDSU units)
• CR/NC for all courses taken abroad
• No GEs abroad
• Same policies (prerequisites course failures
  apply)
• No course forgiveness abroad

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Requirements to Study Abroad-Track I-

• Attend a Study Abroad Information Session one
  year prior to intended study abroad term.
• Achieve upper division status by the beginning of
  the semester prior to intended study abroad term.
  Exceptions made for Multiple-Degree students
• Complete or be currently registered for two
  approved 300/400-level language courses one
  semester prior to departure.
• Exceptions made for Multiple-Degree students.
• Three approved 300/400 level language courses
  strongly recommended for French and Italian
  emphasis.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 that will be
  maintained up to the point of departure to the
  abroad institution.
• Have a minimum 2.0 semester GPA the semester
  prior to departure.
• Be in good academic standing (not on probation).

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Requirements to Study Abroad -Track II-

• Chinese - Attend a Study Abroad Information
  Session one year prior to intended study abroad
  term.
• Arabic and Russian schedule an appointment with
  Maribel Franco.
• Japanese attend information session hosted by
  ISC and Prof. Higurashi.
• For MGU only (Russian Exchange) have completed
  or be currently registered in at least 2,
  preferably 3, approved 300/400 level language
  courses one semester prior to departure.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 that will be
  maintained up to the point of departure to the
  abroad institution.
• Have a minimum 2.0 semester GPA the semester
  prior to departure.
• Be in good academic standing (not on probation).

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IB Exchange Language -Track I-

• Equivalency of satisfactory completion of a full
  SDSU academic load (12 transferable units) at
  host institution
• 4 SDSU courses
• 2 must be from Business area core or spec
• Recommended to take 2 SPEC, 1 REG/CULT 1 LANG
• All courses in target language of foreign
  university
• Only take pre-approved substitutions (emailed
  with application)
• LANG Business

Students with advanced Russian follow Language
Track I on MGU exchange only
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IB Exchange Language -Track II-

• Equivalency of satisfactory completion of a full
  SDSU academic load (12 transferable units) at
  host institution
• Some in target language (REG/CULT LANG)
• Possible enrollment in Business courses
• Must be approved through Business departments
• Approved after return to SDSU
• With Language department IB Study Abroad
  Advisor
• LANG LANG

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Study Abroad Information Sessions

• Opportunity to learn general information about IB
  Study Abroad
• Attendance required one year in advance of
  intended study abroad term
• Required in order to meet with the Study Abroad
  Advisor
• Learn specific information about current study
  abroad programs offered in region and language of
  emphasis
• Upcoming dates listed on IB website Plan ahead!

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IB Honors Program

• Overall GPA within the major must be 3.25 or
  higher
• Study Abroad for 1 year (Fall and Spring
  Semesters)
• International Internship (abroad)
• Minor in a 3rd language
• or test out at a minor equivalency level
  talk to IB Academic Advisor
• IB 490 Senior Honors Thesis will be arranged
  with IB Program Director

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IB Advising Process

• Individual advising by appointment only
• Make appointments by phone or in person (not by
  email)
• Dont be late! if you are more than 5 minutes
  late, you will need to reschedule
• For general questions you can call or email
  (include RED ID and be specific!)
• General Education (GE) Advising is done at
  Advising Evaluations Office (SSW 1551)
• Must attend a Study Abroad Information Session to
  make individual appointments with the Study
  Abroad Advisors.

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IB Major Restrictions

• IB Majors cannot emphasize in the same language
  of instruction of their high school (i.e. Spanish
  speaking High School)
• NOTE Students cannot choose Japanese language if
  their Junior High school language of instruction
  was also Japanese.
• IB Majors cannot double major or minor in any
  department in the College of Business (i.e.
  Finance)
• IB Majors cannot double major or minor in the
  language or Regional/Cultural studies they are
  emphasizing for IB (i.e. European Studies)

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Campus Connections

• International Student Center (ISC) Coffee Hours
• IB Society (http//www.ibsocietysdsu.com/)
• Advising Evaluations (SSW 1551)
• GE Advising
• Graduation Specialist
• Office of the Registrar (SSW 1641)
• Apply for Graduation
• Apply for Course Forgiveness
• Test Office (SS 2549)
• Career Services (SSE 1200)
• Language Department Advisors

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Questions? Please contact us!

• International Business Program
• 619-594-4505
• ib_at_mail.sdsu.edu
• Arts and Letters Room 208