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M.A. in International Business (Twin Cities)

The Master of Arts in International Business (MIB) administered through the Twin Cities campus is designed to prepare graduates for international careers in domestic or foreign corporations and for conducting business internationally. The program provides students the opportunity to develop the tools and skills to be successful in the global marketplace. Special emphasis is placed on cultural awareness and field experiences. To that end, courses in global religions, leadership and decision making, ethics, entrepreneurship, and others have been developed for the program. Practical experiences through field studies, corporate visits, independent study, and numerous class projects are an integral part of the program.


Location

Twin Cities

Admissions Contact

Anna Shields
(612) 728-5198
Admissions
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
2500 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

tc-admission@smumn.edu (Letters for Reference, Resume and Personal statement can be sent via email to this address.)
Phone: Toll Free at (866) 437-2788 or (612) 728-5100


 

 Course Information

    Degree Requirements

    Required International Business Courses 25 cr.
    Required Management Courses 7 cr.
    Required Synthesis Activities 7 cr.
    Elective Courses 2 cr.
    Total 41 cr.

  • GM600 Management Principles (3 cr)
  • GM625 Leadership and Decision Making (2)
  • GM675 Managerial Ethics and Issues (2)
  • MIB510 International Business Environments (3)
  • MIB519 Global Religions and Belief Systems (3)
  • MIB520 Accounting for Global Decision Making (3)
  • MIB525 International Economics and Finance (3)
  • MIB530 International Marketing (3)
  • MIB532 Entrepreneurship (1)
  • MIB535 International Business Law (3)
  • MIB545 International Political Economy (3)
  • MIB565 Cultural Awareness (3)
  • MIB570 International Field Study (4)
  • MIB575 International Business Strategy Capstone (3)
 Elective Courses

    Students must choose electives to equal 2 credits.

  • GM620 Communication Skills (2)
  • GM635 Social Economics (2)
  • MIB571 Special Topics in International Business (1 or 2)


Program Staff
TC - Dean, Graduate School of Business and Technology and Program Director, Master of International Business Program, TC - MIB - Adjunct, TC - Master of Arts in International Business - Director