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. Our city is home to approximately 180 resident embassies and organizations of international consequence — and GWSB has established relationships with institutions such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, among others.

Tapping into this network of global organizations, the GWSB 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 Master of Science in International Business (MSIB) degree. Students in the MSIB program complete two consulting courses — one working overseas with a client, and the other for an international organization here in Washington, D.C. They also participate in a professional seminar, which includes resume, interview and technical skills workshops as well as advice sessions from employers and alumni.

The MSIB program will instill you with the knowledge and expertise you need to keep pace with the constantly changing global business environment, and allows you to do so in an environment that is multicultural to its core. A broad selection of electives gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to emphasize your specific career interests. The Master of Science in International Business is also available as part of the 4+1 Program, allowing you to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years.

Learning Objectives

• Assess the opportunities and challenges of doing business in global markets
• Analyze the similarities and differences in economic, political, and regulatory environments
• Develop skills, knowledge and tools to analyze opportunities, risks and competition in the global business environment
• Evaluate the influence of multinational firms, international institutions, governments and non-government organizations on a national and global scale
• Formulate strategies that generate and leverage a firm’s competitive advantage in the global arena
• Effectively manage and lead multinational and multi-cultural human capital

Admissions

Candidates must submit the following as part of the application process:

• Online application
• Application fee
• GMAT or GRE or approved Waiver Request Form
• All university-level transcripts (unofficial or official)
• Resume
• At least one (1) Letter of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• International Applicants must also submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score

MSIB Curriculum

Bachelor’s/MSIB

The MS in International Business can be combined with a GWSB Bachelor's degree through the 4+1 Program. This program provides the potential opportunity for students to complete both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in five years.

Admissions

Students interested in the Bachelor’s/MSIB degree program must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for their undergraduate program and be in good academic standing with the university to be eligible for admission. They also need to provide all required supporting application documents.

Curriculum

The MSIB degree requires 33 credits. Beyond the nine shared credits, students pursuing the dual degree are required to complete an additional six credits of core business courses, nine credits of international business focused required courses, six credits of graduate-level IBUS electives, and three credits of general electives.

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