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Global Business Practices to Improve the Human Condition (GBP) Minor

I. Required Core Courses
a. Foundational Courses
HTM/MGT 2314Introduction to International Business3
ECON 2005Principles of Economics (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)3
b. Analytical Thinking Course
HIST/SOC/STS 2604Introduction to Data in Social Context (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities or Pathways Concept 5 - Quantitative and Computational Thinking 5F)3
c. Prosperity and Social Change Course
Select one of the following:3
Social Problems (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences and Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States)
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences and Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States)
Subtotal12
II. Track Courses
Select 6 credits of the following (follow either the Social Change Track or the Prosperity Track):6
Social Change Track
Select two of the following:
Multicultural Communication (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)
International Development
Global Business of Pop Culture (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities and Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States)
Multicultural Diversity in Organizations (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences and Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States)
International Management (Junior Standing; fall only)
Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility (Pathways Concept 1 - Discourse 1A and Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States)
Marketing, Society and the Public Interest
Diversity and Community Engagement (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences and Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States)
Globalization: Sociological Perspectives
Community Service Learning (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)
Transdisciplinary Problem Solving for Social Issues
Data and the Art of Policy-Making and Planning (Pathways Concept 5 - Quantitative and Computational Thinking 5A)
Prosperity Track
Select two of the following:
International Agricultural Development and Trade (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)
Environment and Sustainable Development Economics (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences and Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States)
Contemporary Economic Issues
Economic Justice
Growth and Development
International Financial Management
Sustainable Urbanization (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences , $30 fee)
Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities or Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)
Social Entrepreneurship
The Global Economy and World Politics (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)
Seminar in Global Political Economy (Senior Standing)
Subtotal6
III. Capstone Experience
Select one of the following:3
XXXX 3954 Study Abroad - must have approval from Pamplin International Programs *
XXXX 4974 Independent Study - must have approval from Pamplin International Programs *
XXXX 4994 Undergraduate Research - must have approval from Pamplin International Programs *
Subtotal3
Total Credits21
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Must contain an experiential social change or prosperity component. Guidelines for content coverage will be provided and must be followed for course to count toward minor. 

Graduation Requirements

Application Eligibility 

The Global Business Practices to Improve the Human Condition (GBP) minor is open to all university students with a GPA of at least 2.0. 

Students can apply for the GBP minor at http://pampl.in/addminor 

Graduation Requirements

To complete the Global Business Practices to Improve the Human Condition minor, students must pass the 21 credits of required and elective classes with an average GPA of a 2.5 in these courses. Students must complete at least 6 out of the 21 credits at the 3000-4000 level. No course grade may be lower than C- to earn the minor. Additionally, students must complete an experience with a social or economic change component approved by Pamplin International Programs. If these criteria are met, the minor will be noted on the student's transcript.

Pre-Requisite Statement

Students are responsible for ensuring they have met necessary pre-requisites for all courses. Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog or consult with your academic advisor. 

Requirements

No more than two courses may be double counted toward graduation major requirements. A course cannot be used more than once to meet section requirements for this minor.