Global MBA
International Business
Corporations, banks, government agencies, and consulting firms need professionals who have a “global” outlook and, thus, can work effectively and efficiently in continually changing international environments. The objective of the International Business Department is to prepare you for these challenges.
Required Coursework
The field of concentration in International Business consists of any four IB courses. MBAD 240 World Economy is a prerequisite for International Business classes. A track is not required, however students have the option to focus in the following three areas:
International Finance
- IBUS 271: International Business Finance
- IBUS 273: Seminar in International Banking
- IBUS 274: Global Investment Banking
- IBUS 275: External Development Financing
- IBUS 276: Seminar: International Financial Markets [Prerequisite: IBUS 271]
- IBUS 277: International Portfolio Management [Prerequisite: MBAD 250 and IBUS 271]
International Marketing
- IBUS 266: International Marketing
- IBUS 267: Regional International Marketing Systems
- IBUS 268: Global Marketing Strategy
International Competition, Management & Strategy
- IBUS 260: The Global Competitive Framework
- IBUS 263: Legal Aspects of International and Multinational Business
- IBUS 264: International Business Strategy
- IBUS 269: Managing in Developing Countries
- IBUS 278: International Business Negotiations
Other Course Work Available
IBUS 290 classes are experimental courses on selected topics, which eventually may become part of the department’s curriculum. These courses are announced in advance and may be taken as part of the International Business concentration. Be advised that the scheduling varies based on faculty availability.
Career Paths
International Finance
- International monetary policy
- Corporate finance
- Global financial markets
- Development financing
- International bank management
International Marketing
- Global marketing formulation and implementation
- Export-import
- Licensing
- Foreign direct investment
International Competition and Management
- Strategy formulation and implementation in foreign companies
- Operations management in multinational corporations
- Strategic management for international government agencies
Possible Job Titles for MBAs in International Business
- International trade specialist
- Consultant
- International sales manager
- International finance manager
- Investment officer
- Global Market Research Manager
- International Marketing Specialist
- Foreign Market Analyst
- Overseas Project Manager
A Selection of Companies Hiring MBAs in International Business
- World Bank Group
- US Department of Commerce
- Johnson & Johnson
- OPIC
- USAID
- US State Department
- IFC
- MBA Enterprise Corps
- Price Waterhouse
- AIG Trading
- Xerox International