Online Master's In International Business
Delivered by the University of Delaware’s prestigious Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics, our online master’s in international business degree program will help you develop in-demand business skills. With a flexible curriculum and a fully online course format, this program is ideal for working business professionals who are seeking advancement and driven to thrive in global settings.
Program Outcomes
The master’s in international business online degree prepares you to efficiently handle day-to-day operations, enact successful strategies of international business and reference the most applicable public policies.
You will:
- Establish familiarity with foundational international business skills
- Improve cross-cultural awareness
- Expand and deepen understanding of the global business environment
- Development a global mindset
- Improve critical thinking and analytical skills
Program Features
9 Months
Duration
$1,069
Cost per Credit
30
Credit Hours
More info about the Online International Business m.s.
Online International Business M.S. Application Process
Our graduate application system is designed to put you in control of not only the application but all documents associated with that application. We have designated areas within the application where each required document should be uploaded.
You’ll need:
- A completed online application.
- A bachelor’s degree in any academic background from a regionally accredited institution.
- A GPA of at least 2.8
- Unofficial copies of your transcripts (we’ll need official versions once you’re admitted).
- Two letters of recommendation
- Updated resume
- Personal statement/essay
- GRE/GMAT scores (optional)
Adaptable to Your Individual Path
UD’s unique program consists of two complementary sets of coursework. First, a 12-credit international module builds your skills in assessing, understanding, interpreting and applying key principles of global management. You’ll bolster these core classes with a 3-credit international business elective tailored to your interests and career goals.
You'll round out this curriculum by designing a 15-credit business module, selecting courses in areas like management, analytics, information systems, accounting, economics, finance and marketing.
CORE COURSES
BUAD 611 Globalization and Business - 3 Credits
Assesses environmental, institutional, industrial, strategic, and organizational features of globalization and business. Considers frameworks that guide managers’ understanding of globalization and business, how managers interpret the challenges and opportunities of globalization and the implications of globalization to professional development.
BUAD 641 Managing the Global Enterprise - 3 Credits
Focuses on the development of business strategies and management practices for managing the multinational business organization.
BUAD 648 The Future of Globalization: Issues, Agents, Decisions & You - 3 Credits
Assesses the professional, economic, political, cultural, and institutional opportunities and challenges that individuals face in the global business environment. Analytics center on explaining the causes and consequences of the expanding integration of nations. Course materials tap varied resources, including contemporary analyses, multimedia profiles, and decision simulations. Class design taps various pedagogies, including research reports, position papers, discussion boards, and objective assessment. Class delivery leverages online technologies that support the “testing effect” and asynchronous assignments, activities, and assessments.
BUAD 678 Leading Across Boundaries - 3 Credits
Leading Across Boundaries focuses on cultural similarities and differences worldwide and how they impact managers’ effectiveness. Attention is given to general cultural dimensions as well as specific global mindset competencies. This course will focus on cultural similarities and differences, and interpersonal interactions with people who are different from us. By understanding this, students will uncover and improve their own global leadership skills. Prerequisites: BUAD 870.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ELECTIVE (3 CREDITS)
ACCT 683 International Accounting - 3 Credits
Covers the functions of international accounting, including foreign currency transactions, financial statement translation, inflation, auditing, and taxation, with an emphasis on a comparative approach and current issues.
BUAD 640 Ethical Issues in Domestic and Global Business Environments - 3 Credits
Topics include ethics in organizations, and problems and challenges dealing with external environment demands including global issues.
BUAD 643 Special Topics in Global Business - 3 Credits
Examines selected topics in global business that may focus on one or more areas of the world (e.g. the European Union, Latin America, Pacific Basin, etc.). May be offered overseas.
BUAD 682 International Marketing Management - 3 Credits
Develops managerial decision-making skills in several areas related to international/global marketing such as environmental analysis, planning/organization, marketing research, segmentation, targeting and positioning/competitive analysis, and method of entry.
ECON 841 International Trade and Development - 3 Credits
Covers the basis of exchange, trade policy, international factor movements and integration. Applies to both historical and current economic development.
FINC 615 International Finance - 3 Credits
Examines the financial management of multinational firms and the interrelationships between financial planning and the international economic environment. Topics include direct investment theory, capital budgeting, financing trade and investments, risk management and working capital management.
SPTM 620 International Sport Management and Marketing - 3 Credits
Overview of the global sport industry, including the bid and host process for international sport competitions, the organization of the international sport community, the penetration strategies of American sport leagues and products into international markets, and the structure of sport in other countries.
INTERDISCIPLINARY AND/OR BUSINESS ELECTIVES
You may choose 15 business and/or interdisciplinary elective credits in a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to, accounting, economics, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing and management.
We’re Committed to Affordability
$1,069 Per Credit Hour
We work hard to keep our tuition affordable while maintaining the highest academic standards.
Our dedicated admissions and financial personnel will help you through the process, including enrolling in a payment plan if applicable.
Career Expectations
Become a competitive leader in the global marketplace with UD’s Master’s in International Business program, which includes several career benefits.
- Boost your earning potential
- Immediately apply your skills
- Advance in growing careers
- Access UD's Career Services
Career Preparation
You’ll be able to navigate the nuances of day-to-day operations, apply successful international business strategy and understand applicable public policy.
Individualized Curriculum:
UD’s M.S. in International Business is divided into two modules. The first includes advanced international business courses, while the second allows you to select master’s level courses that suit your career goals.
Potential Careers
Your comprehensive knowledge base and unique skill set from UD’s online program will qualify you for competitive opportunities.
Employers of UD’s M.S. in International Business graduates often include:
- Banking and financial firms
- Consulting firms
- Import/export corporations
- International nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
- International technology companies
- International transportation agencies
- Multinational manufacturers
Example Salaries
- Medical and Health Services Manager - $104,280 per year
- Top Executive - $107, 680 per year
- Financial Manager - $134,180 per year
- Marketing Manager - $142,170 per year
International Business Career Outlook
Whether your passion is accounting, economics, leadership, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, analytics, UD’s master’s in international business online degree is the credential you need to excel.
- Jobs in business and financial occupations are projected to grow faster than all other occupations at 5% from 2019 to 2029.
- The median wage for business and financial occupations was $72,250 in May 2020, which was higher than all other occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accreditations
Yes, this program is delivered through the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, which has been accredited by AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) for more than 50 years. AACSB accreditation is the highest standard of accreditation for business schools in the world, and a distinction fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned.
Admissions
You can transfer up to nine credits from another AACSB accredited program that have not already been used toward a completed degree.
The first step toward applying for this program is to complete your online application through the graduate student Application Management System.
To apply for this program, you’ll need:
- A completed online application
- A bachelor’s degree in any academic background from a regionally accredited institution
- A GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
- GRE/GMAT scores (optional)
You may start this program in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Applicants are considered for admission on a rolling basis, which makes now the perfect time to apply.
You’ll need a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
It is not required to submit the GRE/GMAT with your application. If you are not submitting a GMAT/GRE score, please select that you request a waiver on the Test Score Waivers page of the application.
Career Outlook
Yes. Lerner College of Business and Economics offers graduate and M.B.A. career resources. View Lerner Career Services to learn more.
With your graduate degree in international business, you can prepare for expanding opportunities in nearly any type of organization. Potential employers often include multinational manufacturers, consulting firms, international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), technology companies, large banks and financial services firms, import/export corporations and transportation industries such as travel and shipping.
Common career titles for those with this degree are advisor, consultant, business development, multinational manager, financial controller or international marketing director.
Curriculum
Canvas, which is currently used by over 2,000 schools throughout the United States.
The M.S. in international business is offered in an online, on-campus or hybrid format. You’ll need to choose your preferred format.
In the online program, you’ll learn from the same faculty as the on-campus program, who are trained to deliver an excellent online education. They are researchers and practitioners in their field and most have conducted or are currently conducting research in international business topics.
Time and Duration
You can earn your degree in as few as 18 months full-time, or complete the program part-time at your convenience.
We’ve designed the program for ultimate flexibility, so you can complete the degree either part-time or full-time.
Tuition and Fees
This program costs $1,069 per credit hour. For a total number of 30 credit hours, this program’s total estimated tuition is $32,070, which does not include other fees you may incur such as textbooks and the cost of living.
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