MS in International Business
MS in International Business
Unlock your potential as a global business leader by studying with the best and earning a Master of Science in International Business (MSIB) at the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB). This interdisciplinary program equips ambitious professionals with in-demand international business skills required to compete in the dynamic global business environment. Taught through a global lens, the rigorous core business coursework enables you to identify and solve problems at the heart of international business, finance and economics. Multifaceted and based on experiential learning, this international business master's degree program expands your knowledge beyond the classroom with a required study abroad component that provides you with a competitive edge through two client consulting projects. Guided, practical advice from alumni, career coaches and professionals prepare you for the job search. A broad selection of interdisciplinary business electives gives you the ability to tailor your degree to emphasize your own specific career interests.



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20% Tuition Discount for Displaced Federal Workers and Contractors
The GW School of Business is committed to supporting federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions. To help those affected, GWSB is offering a 20% tuition discount for eligible prospective graduate students in 2025.

Program Features

Full-time or Part-time
Pursue this degree at your own pace. Average completion time: 1.5 years (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Entry semester: fall.
Work While Studying
Complete your degree requirements while maintaining a full-time job.
Stackable Certificates
Individual graduate certificates may be "stacked" in order to fulfill the course requirements for this master's degree program.
Study Abroad Component
Unlike most other International Business programs, study abroad is a required component of this master's degree program.
See Where Our Graduates Have Landed
GWSB’s extensive network of over 60,000 graduates spans 260+ organizations across the public and private sector and around the world. Our alumni regularly connect with current students and fellow alumni, attend events, mentor, and help GWSB evolve and expand. It’s this involvement by our graduates that truly contributes to the success of the school.
- Association of American Publishers
- Alan Biller & Associates
- Amazon
- AT&T
- Basque Trade & Investment
- Bertelsmann
- Capital One
- Chemonics
- Deloitte
- Joint Technology Solutions
Explore This Program
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., where business and policy intersect, the GW School of Business (GWSB) affords students unmatched access to unique learning experiences and internship opportunities. The city is home to approximately 180 resident embassies and organizations of international consequence. GWSB has established relationships with institutions such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Organization of American States, Inter-American Development Bank, and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, among others.
Tapping into this network of global organizations, our Department of International Business has built a widely respected reputation throughout academia — and, more importantly, throughout the international business community. It is this solid reputation and academic integrity, along with a transformative study abroad component, that provides the foundation for GWSB’s MS in International Business degree. Students in the program complete two consulting courses: one working overseas with a client, and the other for an international organization in Washington, D.C. They also participate in a professional seminar that includes resume, interview and technical skills workshops, as well as advice sessions from employers and alumni.
GWSB's MS in International Business program instills in students the knowledge and expertise they need to keep pace with the constantly changing global business environment, and allows them to do so in an environment that is multicultural to its core. A broad selection of electives gives students the flexibility to tailor the degree to emphasize their specific career interests.
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Admissions Director
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Faculty Director

Academic Advisor
Shekina Roberson
Why GW Business?
The MS in International Business program offers students extraordinary access to unique learning experiences, internships, and robust networking opportunities. The strength of our top-ranked resources, internationally renowned professors with years of business-leading experience, and our ever-expanding network of D.C.’s influential global organizations position you for a successful career as an international business professional.
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