CGB minors are open to all undergraduates at UT Austin through a competitive admissions process based on the strength of the applicants academic record. Applicants must be in good standing with the university and must have a minimum in-residence GPA of 3.00.
Applications are submitted through the Office of the Registrar and are due on October 1 (for Spring admission) and March 1 (for Fall admission).
Note: Students are only eligible to pursue one CGB minor and the admissions process is the same for all three minors, so students should only apply to the CGB minor that best fits their interests. Those admitted to one CGD minor may be eligible to switch without reapplying – contact us for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions we receive are below. Don’t see your answer here? Schedule an advising appointment or email us today for more information.
Why should I pursue an CGB minor?
CGB minors provide students with an understanding of how business operates and changes within the global content, and help students stand out among potential employers as a candidate who is ready for new challenges.
How are the Three CGB minors different?
Each of the CGB minors offers students the opportunity for focus on what they find most interesting in the world of international business:
The International Business Minor offers maximum flexibility and allows students to chose their own focus by selecting courses from available IB electives, with an international experience encouraged but not required.
The Global Management Minor allows students to combine required coursework in management, cross-cultural analysis, and international relations with a required international experience.
The National Security & International Business minor is a structured program that requires a full 15 hours of coursework in national security, supply chain management, and geopolitics.
Note: All three CGB minors require an introductory course in International Business chosen from the following:
What if I don't know which CGB minor I want yet?
All three CGB minors require an introductory course in International Business, chosen from the following:
International Trade (IB 350)
Open to all upper division students regardless of college. Sophomores interested in taking the course should contact us for assistance. This course is offered every semester.
Foundations of International Business (IB 320F)
Restricted to non-Business students and offered as an online course. This course is offered every semester and counts toward the Business Foundations minor.
International Commercial Analysis (IB 350S)
Offered only as part of select study abroad programs, this course also satisfies the introductory course requirement for all CGB minors.
Students are therefore encouraged to apply to the minor they believe best fits their interests, and then complete the introductory course requirement to start exploring IB concepts, themes, and skills.
Note: Students admitted to one CBG minor may be eligible to switch without reapplying. Contact us for more information.
What are the requirements for THE International Business Minor?
Students pursuing an International Business Minor complete the following:
3 hours of introductory course in international business, chosen from:
- International Trade – IB 350
- Foundations of International Business -IB 320F
- International Commercial Analysis – IB 350S
9-12 hours of International Business Electives (full list here).
- Students completing the optional international experience are required to complete 9 hours of International Business Electives.
- Students not completing the optional international experience are required to complete 12 hours of International Business Electives.
Optional International Experience
IB minors are encouraged to complete an international experience as part of their International Business minor. This experience can be in the form of any UT Faculty-Led May Term or Summer Session program, or any other study abroad program or international internship of 6 weeks or longer. No specific coursework is required and there are no restrictions on study material part of the international experience, but students should request pre-approval prior to travelling to ensure that their intended program will satisfy all requirements.
What are the requirements for THE GLobal Management Minor?
Students pursuing a Global Management Minor complete the following:
3 hours of introductory course in international business, chosen from:
- International Trade – IB 350)
- Foundations of International Business – IB 320F
- International Commercial Analysis – IB 350S
9 hours of the following coursework:
- International Relations & Global Relations – IRG 320F (pre-req waived for non-IRG students)
- Foundations of Management – MAN 320F or Management Operations – MAN 336 (pre-req waived for non-BBA students)
- Capstone Course in Global Management – IB 337D (taken after completion of the international experience and offered in the fall term only)
Required International Experience
All global management minors are required to complete an international experience. This experience can be in the form of any UT Faculty-Led May Term or Summer Session program, or any other study abroad program or international internship of 6 weeks or longer. No specific coursework is required and there are no restrictions on study material part of the international experience, but students should request pre-approval prior to travelling to ensure that their intended program will satisfy all requirements.
When and how can I apply?
Applications are generally due by October 1 (for Fall admission) and March 1 (for Spring admission). Decisions will be announced prior the opening of early registration. All applications are submitted through the Office of the Registrar.
Note: Since all CGB minors require an in-residence GPA of 3.00, students are only eligible to apply after they have completed at least one semester in-residence at UT Austin.
Can I apply to more than one CGB minor?
The UT system will not prevent a student from applying to more than one CGB minor, but students will only be admitted to one CGB minor and students who are admitted after applying to multiple CGB minors will be placed in the International Business minor by default.
Note that the admissions process is the same for all three CGB minors, so applying to multiple CGB minors does not provide any kind of competitive advantage.
Can I pursue more than one CGB minor?
Students are generally prohibited from pursuing more than one CGB minor. If you are interested in multiple minors and aren’t sure which to pick, or if you have questions about how to maximize your international business coursework, please meet with the academic advisor.