MS in International Business
MS in International Business
Unlock your potential as a global business leader by studying with expert faculty and earning a Master's 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. This international business master’s program, taught through a global lens, combines rigorous core coursework with experiential learning, including a required study abroad and a client consulting capstone, to develop your problem-solving skills in international business, finance and economics.
In the heart of Washington, D.C., 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 provide the foundation for GWSB’s MS in International Business degree.
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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 or spring.
Dedicated Career Coaching
Our Fowler Career Center and Careers360 program connect you with employers and mentors in consulting, finance, and marketing.
Degree Options
This degree is eligible for the 4+1 Program. It is possible to use elective credits to do a Graduate Certificate.
Global and Experiential Learning
Options for short-term overseas study and experiential education.
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.
Graduates of the Master of Science in International Business program report earning a median annual salary of $77,000 in the Washington D.C. area in their first year of employment. Source: The F. David Fowler Career Center
- Association of American Publishers
- Alan Biller & Associates
- Amazon
- AT&T
- Basque Trade & Investment
- Bertelsmann
- Capital One
- Chemonics
- Deloitte
- Joint Technology Solutions
Explore This Program
This program incorporates a curriculum that equips students with a global perspective and a toolkit to effectively make decisions based on analytical and theoretical frameworks in a constantly changing global business environment. Through data analytics, global economic analysis and knowledge of global differences, students assess the landscape of international business and develop innovative solutions in financial, marketing and management strategies to handle conflicts and assist enterprises on an international scale. This is put into practice through a required study abroad component and extensive experiential learning, providing students with a competitive edge.
Sample Courses Below (* indicates an elective course)
Global Strategy & Leadership
- International Business Strategy*
- Competition in the Global Economy
- Strategy Concepts
Analytics & Decision-Making
- Decision Making and Data Analysis
- Big Data for International Business*
- International Economics*
- External Development Financing*
Specialized Global Insights & Application
- International Business Cornerstone
- International Business Consulting Capstone
- Oil: Industry, Economy, Society, and Security*
- Special Topics*
Total Credits: 33 | Commitment: Part-Time or Full-Time | Location: In-Person
Length of Program: Expected completion for the full-time program is under two years
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Admissions Team
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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.
