Develop a Global Mindset.
The world keeps getting smaller. Faster and more efficient shipping and the increased availability of the internet have led to a global economy where businesses are constantly seeking out new markets as new sources of revenue and profit. Businesses, organizations, governments and nonprofits need leaders with global perspectives who understand international laws, and have the ability to negotiate around the world. Those with a business oriented mindset and the ability to incorporate a variety of perspectives to solve problems are valued and highly sought-after.
Program type:
Graduate, MBA
Format:
On-Campus
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International Master of Business Administration
The International Master of Business Administration at UMSL is an intensive, two-year program in which students enroll in two graduate business programs at the same time – UMSL and one of our global partner institutions in China, Taiwan and South Korea. Students study one year at one of the partner institutions and then one year at UMSL where they also must complete an international internship, resulting in two degrees from top-quality institutions.
To be admitted to the program, applicants must demonstrate functional fluency in another commercial language beyond English and must be passionate about leading and transforming organizations in the global economy. All classes are taught in English and are designed for those who seek a rewarding, challenging and exciting way to earn two high quality MBA degrees and valuable international experience.
Outcomes and Career Outlook
UMSL’s international business curriculum focuses on international markets, importing and exporting, multinational finance, strategy and managing global enterprises in both traditional and nontraditional, as well as emerging and growth economies. Department faculty prepare students to navigate international markets, develop a global business mindset, and become contributing global citizens and community leaders.
Employment of international MBA graduates has a median annual salary of $95,055 according to wage and employment data from Payscale.com.
95,055
Career Opportunities
- International Business Consultant
- Global Marketing Manager
- Global Market Researcher
- Import/Export Compliance Specialist
- Global Operations Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Economist
The iMBA application deadline for the fall semester is May 1.
Requirements
Basic admission requirements to the UMSL IMBA program include:
- GPA (Undergraduate Grade Point Average): 3.0
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79
- Functional fluency in the native language of the foreign partner school. For example functional fluency of Spanish is required for Tecnologico de Monterrey – Mexico and French is required for EM Strasbourg Business School.
Prerequisites
All students must demonstrate quantitative skills, knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics, business statistics, and managerial communication skills. If students have completed equivalent undergraduate courses, prerequisites may be waived.
Plan of study
The UMSL International MBA program is a two year program in which students study one year abroad, one year at home and complete an international internship.
Business Core (18 credit hours)
The following courses or their equivalents are required of all degree candidate.
| Course Number | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCTNG 5400 | Financial and Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FINANCE 6500 | Financial Management | 3 |
| INFSYS 5800 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 5600 | Managing and Leading in Organizations | 3 |
| MKTG 5700 | Integrated Marketing Strategies | 3 |
| SCMA 5310 | Supply Chain Strategies | 3 |
Students with prior business degrees take advanced courses in each of the functional areas listed in the Business Core, as advised by the Graduate Business Advisors assigned to the students. Based on a formal review and evaluation by the Graduate Business Programs Office, students may be granted waivers in the Business Core section. Waivers depend on the applicability of, and performance in, prior coursework. Regardless of the number of courses waived, all students must complete at least 30 credit hours to earn the MBA degree.
Strategic Management Required (3 credit hours)
Take one of the following:
| Course Number | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS AD 6990 | Strategy Formulation And Implementation | 3 |
| INTL BUS 5289 | International Business Strategies | 3 |
| MGMT 4614 | Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management | 3 |
Students with a non-business undergraduate degree are required to take BUS AD 6990 to satisfy the Strategic Management requirement.
Electives (9 credit hours)
Students may choose to pursue an Emphasis Area to satisfy the 9 credit hour Electives requirement or pursue an MBA with no emphasis area. No course may be used for more than one emphasis area. If no emphasis area is chosen, students have the flexibility to customize their MBA by choosing from a large collection of elective graduate courses within the College of Business Administration, in consultation with their Graduate Business academic advisor.
Emphasis Area Requirements
Master of Business Administration (MBA) students seeking an emphasis in International Business must complete a minimum of 9 credits from International Business courses or courses approved by the director of the International Business Institute. A maximum of 15 hours in any functional area will count toward degree requirements. Only courses that are substantially different from courses taken for credit in a student’s undergraduate program will be acceptable.
Non-Missouri Residents: Prospective students are responsible for reviewing the UMSL state authorizations page to see if this program is offered in their state throughout their program and to review the licensure or certification requirements for the state in which they reside.
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