International Business
Emphasis Area
The professional track in International Business prepares graduates for careers in today’s global world economy. Value chains have long extended across borders into different political, economic, cultural, legal, and technological environments, resulting in a need for employees, entrepreneurs, managers, and top leaders to understand the context and the mechanics of international business.
This track will prepare you to be successful when doing business in or with foreign countries. You will acquire knowledge about the mechanics of international business in a variety of areas ranging from management, law, finance, marketing, human resources, and strategy. You'll also develop practical skills related to cross-cultural interactions.
Curriculum
The MBA with an emphasis in International Business degree requires 45 semester credits equivalent to 15 courses of work which must be completed within a seven-year period. Courses include: 8 core courses, 2 general emphasis courses, 4 electives courses and 1 capstone course.
Courses:
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Full course list and descriptions
Careers in International Business
The management opportunities increase exponentially with an MBA, the most popular degree awarded in business. MBA students with an emphasis in International Business will be prepared for roles including:
- International Marketing Director
- Financial Controller
- Multinational Manager
- Business Development Director
- International Trade and Customs Manager
- International Foreign Policy Advisor
Learning a new language and keeping up to date on technology will also give you a competitive edge.
While the professional track in International Business will be helpful for graduates in any business function in international or global companies, there are a number of specialized career areas that this track specifically prepares students for:
- Export Management
- Import Management
- International Sales
- Global Sourcing and Purchasing
- Global Business Development
- International Financial Management
- International Accounting
- Global Mergers and Acquisitions
- Global Human Resources
- Expatriate Management
- Global Strategy
- International Management Consulting
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Professional Associations and Organizations
- Academy of International Business
- Institute of Operations Research & Management Sciences
- International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE)
- International Academy of Business Disciplines (IABD)
- NASBITE International
- Society for Intercultural Education, Training, and Research (SIETAR)
- Association for Operations Management (APICS)
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
- Institute for Supply Management (ISM)