Mar 28, 2024  
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Master of Business Administration with Specialization in International Business (Business)


The MBA with specialization in International Business trains managers to excel in today’s global economy. It is designed to give students experience in addressing the challenges and identifying the opportunities of global markets.

Program Requirements


Students are required to complete a minimum of 60 units in coursework, including a 3-unit capping exercise.

Coursework (57 units)


  • BUS 501  
  • MBA core courses  
  • Four 3-unit International Business electives (chosen from an approved list)
  • Five 3-unit approved graduate level electives

Capping Exercise (3 units)


Ethics Requirement


The FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in SEM 652 .

Professional Development Requirement


Students in the MBA with Specialization in International Business fulfill the FGSR Professional Development Requirement through their program.

Length of Program


Students enrolled in this program on a full-time basis can complete it in two calendar years however, it may be possible to accelerate studies with the completion of courses during Spring/Summer. Alternatively, this course-based MBA program may be taken on a part-time basis.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MBA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.