The International Business degree prepares students for leadership and managerial positions in an increasingly global business world.
Students are exposed to a comprehensive curriculum focused on innovative thinking and strategic management coupled with specific study on market strategy, global logistics, or international business concepts. Students also have the opportunity to expand their learning experience with a study abroad program in one of several leading international business hubs.
Degree requirements
The Online MBA program consists of 33 credit hours (approximately 12 courses). This includes a core curriculum, in addition to courses in the concentration of choice. All courses are three credit hours unless otherwise specified.
| Core Curriculum (24 credit hours) |
Credits |
| Total Program Credit Hours |
33 |
The following courses comprise the core curriculum:
|
| ACCT 5000 Accounting Concepts |
2 |
| BUSA 5000 Decision Concepts |
1 |
| ACCT 5200 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making |
3 |
| BUSA 5200 Decision Making Under Uncertainty |
3 |
| FINA 5100 Corporate Finance |
3 |
| MGMT 5101 Innovation and Design Thinking |
3 |
| MGMT 5111 Leadership and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| MKTG 5200 Marketing Strategy |
3 |
| MGMT 5750 Global Strategic Management (Capstone) |
3 |
Students also must take nine (9) hours of 5000 level courses in International Business, which includes two required courses and one elective:
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| BUSA 5101 International Business and Global Logistics |
3 |
| MGMT 5105 Global Experience/Study Abroad |
3 |
| Chose one elective |
|
| MKTG 5103 Global Marketing |
3 |
| MGMT 5106 Cross-Cultural Negotiating |
3 |
| MGMT 5115 Global Human Resource Leadership |
3 |
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The study abroad trip normally takes place during Spring Break in March or the Maymester. Students must pay for the cost of the trip in addition to the cost of the course. Students must be prepared to pay $2,500 - $3,500 for the cost of the trip. Other university travel abroad programs may be substituted with the approval of the MBA Director.