MBA + M.S. in International Business
Study on campus, online or create your own hybrid of the formats with the MBA and M.S. in international business dual degree. You’ll gain management fundamentals and global business expertise in the format that adapts to your life and career goals.
The MBA curriculum spans financial analysis, operations strategy and organizational leadership. Your M.S. in international business focuses on managing across borders, understanding global markets and navigating cultural complexity in business contexts. Electives let you specialize in areas like economics, finance, entrepreneurship or IT in the global context.
Program Requirements
The 59-credit MBA/M.S in international business dual degree program combines the required courses for the MBA program with additional courses from the M.S. in international business.
As a dual degree student, you must complete the same sequence and timing of required international business courses as students enrolled only in the M.S. program. You can complete your MBA courses before or after the M.S. required curriculum.
Consult the M.S. in international business program director for advising on coordinating the requirements.
Required MBA Courses (29 credits)
BUAD 620 – Fundamentals of Analytics
BUAD 631 – Operations Management and Management Science
BUAD 640 – Ethical Issues in Domestic and Global Business Environments
BUAD 670 – Managing People, Teams and Organizations
BUAD 680 – Marketing Management
BUAD 690 – Corporate Strategy
ECON 603 – Economic Analysis for Business Policy
FINC 650 – Financial Management
Professional Development Seminars:
BUEC 601 – Building Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking (1 credit)
BUEC 603 – Communicating, Branding and Career Networking (1 credit)
Required M.S. in International Business Courses (30 credits)
BUAD 611 – Globalization and Business
BUAD 641 – Managing the Global Enterprise
BUAD 648 – The Future of Globalization: Issues, Agents, Decisions & You
BUAD 678 – Leading Across Boundaries
International Business Elective (3 credits):
ACCT 683 – International Accounting
BUAD 640 – Ethical Issues in Domestic and Global Business Environments
BUAD 643 – Special Topics in Global Business
BUAD 682 – International Marketing Management
ECON 841 – International Trade and Development
FINC 615 – International Finance
SPTM 620 – International Sport Management and Marketing
Interdisciplinary and/or business electives:
You may choose 15 business and/or interdisciplinary elective credits in a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to, accounting, economics, finance, political science, entrepreneurship, marketing and management.
Admissions Information
To be admitted, you must apply directly to the dual degree program and meet the admission requirements of the MBA and M.S in international business programs. The admissions directors for each program will evaluate your application separately and will apply the criteria specified by their respective programs.
The GMAT and GRE are optional for both programs.
If you are already enrolled in either individual program, you may apply for a change of degree to the dual program prior to receiving the first degree. You must complete both programs after you are admitted to the dual degree program in order for the dual degree to be conferred.
Learn more about MBA admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.
Questions About the MBA?
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Study Abroad
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