Economics – Undergraduate
Add a new concentration to an existing program
Bachelor of Business Admin. – International Business Major
Concentration: Valencia Double Degree
Summary of the changes:
The
International Business Flagship Program is proposing an undergraduate dual
degree program, with a major in International Business.
This
effort is part of the mission of the Trans-Atlantic Business School Alliance
(TABSA), see http://www.tabsanetwork.org/. This Alliance was established with
the purpose of completing double degree programs between European and US
partners. We had already completed a double degree program with Kedge in
Marseilles, France, and this is our second program with University of Valencia
in Spain.
The
University of Valencia (https://www.uv.es/) is one of the top research
Universities in Spain and Europe. It has one of the top business schools in
Spain and is located in one of the largest metropolitan areas in Spain, 3rd
position, and Europe, 24th largest. In addition, Universidad of Valencia has a
rich history and cultural background since its foundation in 1499. The
University is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Spain.
For
this double degree program, in addition to meeting other UNF and UV
requirements, all candidates must complete an admission interview by their home
school. All dual degree students will spend 2 years at each university.
Students will take a minimum of 45 hours at UNF with at least 15 at the upper
division.
The
IB director have worked closely with the General Education Council, and the
Director of Academic Programs and SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison at UNF to
ensure that Spanish students will meet the UNF general education requirements
upon graduation.
Both
UNF and Valencia students will have the option of participating in the program
in this limited access track (5 students will be accepted from each school each
year) within the International Business Major. All students will complete the
requirements for the UNF BBA in International Business and the requirements for
UV-FdE's Degree in International Business. Instruction will be in both English
and Spanish. Although UNF students will be given the opportunity to take all
classes in English, proficiency through Intermediate Spanish II is required of
UNF students so UNF students must continue to take Spanish language during each
semester in the program. Students who have demonstrated higher-level Spanish
language proficiency will be encouraged to take business classes offered in
Spanish. Students will complete both an internship and a thesis before
graduating.
Credits
necessary to obtain both degrees: 140
Benefit
for the student: This program will greatly enhance the international experience
of participating students. It will provide fluency in Spanish and working
experience in a Spanish speaking country. These skills will be readily
available in the Florida economy, given its relationship with Latin America.
This program will also provide students with a European degree and experience
in the third largest European Union country, which will benefit our students
and UNF's offering of unique programs.
(Click here for the program of study)
