MBA - International Business in USA

Today, organizations small and large, across all industries, continue to experience an increase in global competition and an unprecedented surge in cross-border alliances, mergers, acquisitions, and expansions. In this interconnected world, skilled international managers access new sources of capital and talent, find new markets, and leverage global supply chains. Our innovative MS in International Management program will prepare you to lead in a continuously evolving global economy, by teaching you how to deliver solutions quickly and confidently by leveraging data, technology, and creativity.

A conventional business education won’t prepare you with a global mindset to excel in today’s complex business environment characterized by rapid-fire change. Our D’Amore-McKim MS in International Management program will.

The International Trade MA program is primarily designed to prepare students for employment in government, business, and education. Tis career-oriented program provides the opportunity for students to gain a strong background in theoretical, policy, and development aspects of international business and world trade, with special emphasis on geographical understanding of the process and impact of globalization. The program also provides a firm theoretical and methodological foundation for those who wish to continue in a doctoral or professional degree program

A BBA in International Management from Pace’s Lubin School of Business will help you develop a global perspective and use analytical tools to advance in a business world comprised of varied national economies. Choose a region of the world and business function/industry (finance, human resources, hospitality and tourism, marketing) in which to concentrate. When you graduate, you’ll possess the skills you need for a successful international career.

The international business major is part of the nationally recognized JMU College of Business. Most business, government, and not-for-profit enterprises operate today in a global environment. Success is more certain for those who are aware of events and cultures outside of their own. The program's goal is to equip students with the ability to work comfortably in multiple areas of the global marketplace through interdisciplinary study. International business majors take specialized courses in all the business disciplines (e.g. international accounting, international marketing) as well as courses in a foreign language.

The international business specialization is an interdepartmental specialization emphasizing the increasingly global dimensions of business. Through courses focusing on the international dimensions of management, marketing, finance, and economics, students gain an understanding of the international aspects of business. The specialization is designed for students interested in positions in the areas of international trade and finance, and industrial development. The School of Business also has agreements with several foreign universities through which students can experience the international aspects of education and work, as well as enhance their foreign language capabilities.

The international business major helps students develop an understanding of the global macroeconomic environment and the complexities of cross-border transactions. International business is an interdisciplinary field and courses focus on knowledge acquisition as well as application of concepts. A selected regional emphasis provides a platform to gain language and area studies knowledge that often underpins successful adaptation for regional and local markets. The embedded study abroad requirement helps students develop cross-cultural awareness and skills.

International business careers span industries and economic sectors, and business functions and geographies, and often include domestic positions with global scope. Positions in international business involve strategy, leadership, research, government relations, creativity, technical expertise, and cultural fluency.

International Business prepares students to manage business and/or business operations with a global mindset. A global mindset involves a multifaceted approach to understanding cultural differences, political and governing bodies, and financial variances found in the international marketplace. 

The MBA degree program with a concentration in international business is designed for graduate business students seeking the leadership and decision-making skills to handle complex financial, cultural, and ethical challenges of operating in a global business environment, resulting in the attainment of a global strategic mindset.

Ready to launch your career in the global marketplace?

In our international business degree program, you'll start with a foundation of small, interactive classes to help you navigate the business world and master foreign languages, politics, and cultures. Then, our professors connect you with study abroad opportunities and internships in cities around the world. These experiences outside of the classroom allow you to thrive in global economies and easily cross cultures. You’ll graduate with a global mindset – ready to take on the world.

As a graduate of Missouri Southern's international business program, you'll harness your understanding of global issues in business into a life-long career. There are many more opportunities than we can list, but picture yourself in one of these positions:

• Working, managing or leading international supply chain management.
• Managing with an international trade firm working in exports and imports.
• Working customer service for many different companies, either in a U.S. branch abroad or a foreign branch in the U.S.
• Managing in areas such as: human resources, management, sales, marketing and advertising.

What You Will Learn:

• Students of the PSB will be able to write effectively.
• Students of the PSB will be able to speak effectively.
• Students of the PSB will be able to demonstrate competency in the functional areas of business.
• Students of the PSB will be able to demonstrate competency in their chosen area of emphasis.
• Students of the PSB will be able to solve business problems by integrating the functional areas of business.
• Students of the PSB will be able to demonstrate competency in the global business environment.
• Students of the PSB will be able to use quantitative analysis to solve problems.
• Students of the PSB will be able to use ethical criteria to make business decisions.
• Students of the PSB will be able to work in teams to solve organizational problems.

The international business concentration prepares students for leadership positions in multi-national corporations with

specific coursework to help them capitalize on the opportunities provided by a global business landscape. The curriculum includes a rich and varied program of study with liberal arts and multi-cultural components along with intensive training in the functional areas of business. Students can also apply foreign language and study abroad credits toward completion of their program.

The International Business program allows students to take an interdisciplinary, somewhat personalized approach to the study of global business. In addition to core business and university requirements, all international business majors take specialized courses in international economics, finance, management and marketing. Students in this concentration focus on Latin America, and will study and obtain a high level of competency in a foreign language appropriate for the region. Students must also study the culture and history of the specific region.

Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Global Business prepares the student for a career in multinational firms, financial institutions, international organizations, and government. Graduates are qualified for continued study at the master's level.

Once matriculated at NJCU, transfer students must complete at least 30 credits at NJCU to satisfy the university’s residency requirement. Students must also maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better in courses taken in the School of Business. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in each School of Business course (ACCT, BUSI, ECON, FINC, MGMT, MKTG) used in fulfillment of a graduation requirement.

The Master in International Business (MIB) program seeks to develop global leaders. To this end, it offers to a select group of globally-minded students from throughout the world with rich experiential learning opportunities in Miami and other locations worldwide. The program incorporates a rigorous academic curriculum focusing on best practices by both global startups and leading multinationals in addressing their emerging opportunities and challenges. Students are exposed to South Florida’s rich multicultural business community and the hundreds of international conferences that it hosts every year.  Students may focus their professional development efforts on developing both regional competencies and functional expertise of their choice.  MIB program activities in and out of classrooms are designed to help its students bond, as well as expand their professional network with participants of other graduate business programs.