MBA Business Administration and International Business MBA
In today's global and highly competitive market, a growing number of companies of all sizes have international connections in one way or another. These companies increasingly rely on professionals who are cognizant of the differences in ethics, culture, strategies, etc. on an international scale. An international business MBA will prepare students to meet these unique challenges and implement appropriate and innovative solutions within a global playing field.
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Answering the demand of working professionals, many of the top accredited colleges and universities now offer international MBA Business Administration Degrees both on campus and through online or distance learning. Both methods of study give students the same high caliber degree with online or e-learning affording students more flexibility with study schedules.
As with traditional MBA Business Administration programs, students are taught the elemental theory and practice of business management with the addition of specialized classes on such topics as:
- International regulations
- International administration & technology
- International finance
- Cultural sensitivity
- International regulations
In order to affect positive change that results in a business's stability and continued growth in the international market, these specialized professionals must understand the many cultural, geopolitical and economic aspects in the global context of business.
Some of the business schools that offer International business MBA's are:
- University of Alberta - MBA in International Business. A two year program that covers the fundamentals of business practice with a special focus on management issues pertaining to international boundaries.
- California State University - Dominguez Hills. An online MBA Business Administration with emphasis related to international business issues.
- University of British Columbia - Sauder School of Business - joint MBA/MAPPS (Master of Arts, Asia Pacific Policy Studies). A two year program offered jointly by the Sauder School of Business and the Institute of Asian Research. A highly competitive program that emphasizes business and policy administration in Asia-Pacific regions.
- University of Texas (Dallas) - Global Leadership Executive MBA for mid-career and senior management professionals interested in further developing their international leadership skills. This program is offered online as a flextime course.
- University of Illinois (Chicago) - An MBA program offered online focusing on international business covering such topics as international marketing strategies, statistics, E-business studies, project management, etc.
- University of Victoria- MBA in International Business and Management. This in depth program contains a required practicum with an international company where students will work on projects of an international business nature.
- University of Toronto - the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management Combined REES/MBA (Russian and East European Studies) this three year program focuses on changes in business practices in a post-communist environment. Students will have the opportunity to participate in an international exchange program. Proficiency in the language of the selected region is a requirement by the final year of the program.
Other recognized universities that offer an international MBA business administration program are:
- University of Liverpool
- Master of Business Administration (International Business)
- Master of Science in Global Consumer Marketing
- Master of Science in Global Human Resource Management
- Master of Science in International Management
- Master of Science in International Management (Oil and Gas)
- Master of Business Administration (International Business)
- Ashford University
- MA in Organizational Management (Global Management
- MBA in Global Management
- MA in Organizational Management (Global Management
