Class-Based
Master of Business
Administration (MBA) in
International Business

An in-depth examination of marketing environments and the impact marketing activities have on organizational operations. This course explores modern marketing problems and solutions from conceptual, legal, social, and ethical perspectives. It also discusses domestic and international frameworks for fundamental marketing functions, including marketing information systems and the use of advanced technologies in marketing decision-making.

An analysis of the global economical, political, and cultural factors affecting international businesses. Coursework provides an overview of international trade and investment theory, the pros and cons of protectionism, the global financial environment, and the role of the multinational corporation. Special emphasis is on international sourcing, marketing, and strategic management for global business.

This course presents a customer-oriented view of organizational operations. You’ll explore how strategic planning and operations deliver products and services to customers efficiently and effectively. Particular issues of focus will include quality, physical design, and systems management.

A study of information technology applications in large businesses and how these tools facilitate improved decision-making. Specific topics include the effective and efficient management of projects, inventory, and transportation. The course concludes with the evolution of logistics into the broader concept of supply chain management. You’ll focus on how enterprise-wide information systems enable cross-functional, interfirm collaboration that can produce new competitive advantages.

This course explores the accounting concepts and reporting techniques applied in management decision-making. You’ll study accounting data from real-world case studies and present the analysis, conclusions, and recommendations. Managerial accounting models and reporting techniques used by diverse enterprises in many countries will be examined, including cost accounting, the behavior of costs, budgeting, differential analysis, and responsibility accounting.

A study of pricing systems, market structures, and consumer theory as they apply to managers in decision-making environments. You’ll focus on using mathematical and economic tools to determine the optimal output, resource usage, and capacity planning with an organization.

In this course, you’ll explore the elements of corporate financial management through case studies and term projects. Topics of study include long-term financing sources, cost of capital, capital budgeting, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and reorganization, the globalization of finance, ethical standards, information technology, and financial strategy.

This capstone course provides an opportunity to integrate and execute the knowledge acquired throughout the MBA program. Readings and lectures will illustrate strategic management theories and frameworks, while case discussions, experiential exercises, and team projects provide opportunities for application. An integral part of the course will involve preparing a comprehensive, written case analysis. The emphasis will be on developing, implementing, and analyzing organizational strategies and policies that impact a firm’s survival and success in a competitive global marketplace.

This course studies the impact of country-specific cultural, economic, and legal factors on managing multinational corporations. Case studies will focus on North American, Latin American, European, and Asian settings and customs to illustrate the feasibility of adapting and combining different management styles for domestic and multinational corporations.

This seminar-style course covers business trends and new areas of interest in different countries and regional environments. You’ll assess and analyze international markets based on cultural, country risk, taxation, government intervention, and other factors that facilitate or hinder business partnerships. Other topics include differences in business ethics between nations and the evolving economic integration of Europe and South America. Students with international backgrounds are encouraged to share their experiences and observations.

An exploration of the strategic theories and trends available to multinational companies in world markets. Instruction and coursework will emphasize applied strategic analysis gathered from case studies of multinational companies and their operations in various global settings.

A study of strategic research, planning, and marketing for consumer products, industrial goods, and services in world markets. This course explores international advertising and promotion efforts, personal selling, pricing, distribution systems, export mechanics/logistics, financing for international marketing, trade agreements, and coordinating and controlling global operations.

This course examines the cross-border operations of multinational companies. Coursework and instruction focus on country assessment and market entry, market research, segmentation, marketing mix adaptation, outsourcing, and corporate social responsibility. You’ll also analyze the role of exchange rates, the mechanics of global trade and payments, and the role of social media in global operations. The course culminates with the preparation of an applied international business project.

An immersion more than a class, this course allows you to tour a foreign country and gain real-world experience with its business, economic, political, legal, and cultural environments. You’ll develop your knowledge and first-hand exposure through pre-journey study, on-site lectures and presentations by host country experts, and post-tour analysis and reflection.