# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/concentration/badm/corporate-governance-international-business/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/
*for the Graduate Concentration in Corporate Governance and International Business*
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This concentration is available for on campus students in these programs:
- [Accountancy, MAS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/accountancy-mas/)
- [Accountancy, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/accountancy-ms/)
- [Business Administration, MBA](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/business-administration-ms/)
- [Business Administration, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/business-administration-mba/)
- [Finance, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/finance-ms/)
- [Management, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/bus/management-ms/)
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The concentration in Corporate Governance and International Business is designed to develop leaders in various business fields who understand international business and corporate governance issues within the global economy. It specifically covers topics such as (1) how to create value for multinational partners, employees with diverse cultural backgrounds, and shareholders by designing better organizations and corporate governance structures; and (2) how managerial practices differ in various national/cultural contexts and why managers must be able to understand the strategic, financial, and economic implications of these differences in managing multinational corporations. The concentration will provide a strong foundation in the International Business and Governance area and can be tailored to fit the specific career needs of students.
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**Admission**
Admission to the concentration requires a Graduate Student Request Form submitted to the Department and Graduate College and admission to one of the approved programs. Admission is limited, and acceptance is on a competitive basis.
*for the Graduate Concentration in Corporate Governance and International Business*
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This concentration requires submission of twelve graduate hours of Corporate Governance and International Business related coursework. Successful completion of the concentration assumes certain knowledge of business and prior coursework.
Course substitutions may be approved by the Department after consultation with the IB & Business Law Area faculty.
In addition to the concentration requirements, students must also complete the requirements of their major degree.
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Select three of the following: | | 12 |
| [BADM 532](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=BADM%20532 "BADM 532") | Sustainable Product Design & Enterprise Plan Development - I: Bottom-Up Immersion & Design | |
| [BADM 582](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=BADM%20582 "BADM 582") | Multinational Management | |
| [BADM 583](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=BADM%20583 "BADM 583") | Current Topics in Intl Bus | |
| [BADM 584](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=BADM%20584 "BADM 584") | Global Marketing | |
| [BADM 586](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=BADM%20586 "BADM 586") | Intl Comparative Management | |
| [BADM 590](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=BADM%20590 "BADM 590") | Seminar in Business Admin (US Corporate Governance ) | |
| [BADM 590](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=BADM%20590 "BADM 590") | Seminar in Business Admin (Technology and Globalization) | |
| [BADM 590](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=BADM%20590 "BADM 590") | Seminar in Business Admin (Global Strategy) | |
| Total Hours | | 12 |
*for the Graduate Concentration in Corporate Governance and International Business*
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**Department of Business Administration**\
Head of Department: Carlos Torelli\
Associate Dean: Jeff Loewenstein\
[Business Analytics program website](https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/graduate-hub/business-analytics/)\
[Business Administration Department website](https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/business-administration)\
[Business Administration Department faculty](https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/faculty-research/faculty-profiles)\
350 Wohlers Hall, 1206 S. Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820\
(217) 333-4240\
[Business Graduate email](mailto:grad@business.illinois.edu)
**Gies College of Business**\
[Gies College of Business](https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/)[website](https://las.illinois.edu/)
**Admissions**\
[Graduate College Admissions & Requirements](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply)\
[Gies College Admissions & Requirements](http://catalog.illinois.edu/schools/gies-business/academic-units/)