International Business (M.S.)

As the global economy expands, so does the need for specialists who can understand it, navigate it and drive it forward.

The master of science in international business at Lerner College is available on-campus, online and as a hybrid of both formats. The degree prepares you to play a larger strategic, financial and managerial role. You’ll study frameworks and case studies that will help you to spot trends and weigh opportunities, and learn skills for adapting to cultural differences in the workplace and in the marketplace.

*Total cost and time to complete the program varies, depending on curriculum choices, personal schedules and program fees.

Program Highlights

The M.S. in international business features:

• A 12-credit international module that develops your ability to assess, understand, interpret and apply principles and practices of global management
• A 3-credit international business elective to further develop your global perspective, according to your personal interests and professional ambitions
• A business module you design by selecting 15 credits of coursework in areas such as management, analytics, information systems, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship analytics

You will benefit from experienced and generous faculty who have lived, taught and worked around the world. Internships, global study opportunities, campus events and presentations and a diverse set of peers all provide unique opportunities. Broaden your perspective and sharpen your focus around particular themes or business situations of interest.

Join students from all over the world, including China, India, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam who come from many different undergraduate backgrounds like business, engineering, international studies and the arts and sciences.

Format Options

Hybrid

Combine on-campus and online courses for a program with the most flexibility.

Program Requirements

For the most accurate and up-to-date degree requirements, visit UD’s course catalog. Under the Department of Business Administration, select “Display Programs” to find your degree and view course options and sequencing.

Faculty Research

Learn from faculty who have conducted or are currently conducting research in international business topics, including:

• Business plan consulting
• Entrepreneurship in war zones and under adverse conditions
• Global mindset and leadership in teams
• International management
• Business cultures
• Business plan consulting
• Modeling consumer perceptions and choice
• Marketing strategies of multinational companies
• Cross-cultural and cross-national consumer marketing
• Firm-government bargaining relations
• Cross-border social capital
• Cultural cognition
• International business and the environment
• Organizational and institutional level policies, practices, cultures and structures

Career Opportunities

Graduates prepared to navigate and drive global business thrive in the public and private sector. Employers of international business grads often include:

• Multinational manufacturers
• Consulting firms
• International nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
• Large banks and financial services firms
• Import/export corporations
• Transportation industries

Common careers titles:

• Business development consultant
• Multinational manager
• International marketing director
• Financial controller

Please visit Lerner Career Services for specific information on job listings, student recruitment programs, job fairs and career and planning assistance.

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Admissions Information

Learn more about master of science in international business admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you. Individuals with backgrounds in business, engineering, social sciences and the humanities are encouraged to apply.