Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree with a Specialization in
International Business

The Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in International Business challenges students to learn how to develop strategic solutions to international business management problems and provide leadership while building capacity in international businesses. This one-year MBA program is designed to help students get the advanced, in-depth and industry-current business knowledge they want to take the next step forward on their career path.

In this specialized curriculum, students can learn an in-depth view of international business, finance, management, leadership and economics by studying the legal and regulatory environments in international business, international finance, international leadership and management, and economics for the global economy.

We can help you learn how to:

• Adapt and innovate to solve problems.
• Analyze various leader, follower, cultural and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership, and adapt to the needs of situations, employees and co-workers.
• Apply quantitative reasoning and analysis to business and management problems using knowledge of mathematics, statistics, finance and economics.
• Develop plans to improve business operations.
• Apply principles of quantitative and qualitative research to business cases and evaluate the quality of research presented based on these principles.
• Use knowledge of economic concepts, principles and theory to critically analyze and evaluate economic problems and opportunities.
• Use critical thinking skills, including deriving the issue, understanding argument reasoning and developing conclusions.
• Discuss the opportunities provided by technology for businesses.
• Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.
• Communicate effectively in business situations.

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Courses

Degree Requirements

Business Core

International Business

Not accepting applications for new enrollments starting after July 19th, 2017.

Total Credit Hours: 48

In this specialized curriculum, students can gain knowledge and industry insights that can help develop or enhance their business or management acumen in an increasingly global marketplace. For a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in International Business, your classes can include:

Economics for the Global Manager

In this course students will apply the theory and tools of micro and macroeconomics and research to the formation of business decisions in the global environment.

International Finance

The course is an analysis of financial problems facing businesses engaged in international activities. Topics include financing foreign investments, financial control of foreign operations, key economic theories, various financial instruments for risk management, exchange risk management, international financing and investment issues and the effect of foreign exchange on working capital management.

International Management and Leadership

This course examines the role national culture plays in managing people and developing managerial systems at the international, multinational, and global level. The course includes analysis of how different national/regional cultures affect issues such as employee motivation, group dynamics, leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, communication patterns, and approaches to organizational change.

Legal and Regulatory Environment in International Business

This course provides a review of the key 21st century issues facing global enterprises in which business issues are determined by legal strategies and the legal regulatory environment. The course begins with a consideration of state responsibility for acts that affect private enterprise (e.g. expropriation); the regulation of the environmental impact of business activities in foreign countries; the rise of international regulation of trade in services and labor; international sales of goods; international transportation; international financing; and taxation.

Global Financial Management

Within the context of the multinational firm, this course examines the development of policy, financing options for international business, and the making of standard financial management decisions.

Business Research for Decision Making

In this course, the student will explore decision making from a managerial viewpoint and examine the role of decision making in dealing with employees, formulating strategy, and negotiating. This course requires students to understand, apply, and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as they apply to business studies and analysis.

A Managerial Approach to Marketing

This course focuses on the application of marketing concepts in a global organization. Students will examine international channel distribution as well as promotional, pricing, and product strategies.

Strategic Management

The development and implementation by the global enterprise of integrated business strategies and policies is the focus of this applied course. Course contents include the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the corporate resources, products, and assets. Advanced research is an integral component of this course.

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Total tuition for this degree program may vary depending on your educational needs, existing experience, and other factors.

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Move forward with AIU’s 12-month online MBA program. Designed with 24/7 flexibility for busy professionals, this accredited MBA program can be completed in less than 12 months. That means you can pursue your degree and still balance a full-time career and busy life. Our 12-month online MBA program lets you learn anywhere, anytime with a wide range of practical and accessible support tools:

• Intellipath™ - This personalized learning platform helps support student success by allowing you to skip what you already know and get support where you need it most. You can also retake tests to improve your overall grade
• Technical Support – AIU offers 24/7 support, whether it’s by phone, email or live chat
• AIU Online Library – Our library provides access to carefully selected articles, books and websites that can help you get the answers. Also, research guides and tutorials, APA resources, even a staff of professional librarians to assist you