International Business Concentration MBA

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Overview
The globalization of business is a reality experienced by every country in the world, but especially the US, where companies source raw materials, manufacture and sell all over the world. The same is true for the services sector where all major financial and services institutions have operations in the major cities of the world. Business professionals in this new and exciting era have tremendous opportunities for worldwide careers that are both challenging and rewarding at the same time. Lubin's MBA in International Business degree provides the framework for professionals to understand this exciting and complex global business environment and specific knowledge for them to function effectively in their chosen area of interest.

The MBA in International Business degree is specifically designed for MBA students who are interested in international careers and how to function effectively as managers in a global environment in large international operations. Students will learn about business, trade, cultural, and management issues that differ across countries and regions of the world.

Program and Courses
The MBA in International Business is a 39-58-credit program that provides students with knowledge and analytical skills in international business operations. The knowledge and skills taught in this degree are designed to prepare students for global careers in large business organizations.

Degree Requirements

Preliminary Skill (0 credits)
Foundation Core (0-19 credits)
Professional Core (15 credits)

Required Specialization Courses (6 credits)
INB 665 Transnational Business Systems
INB 666 Global Business Strategy

Specialization Electives (choose three for a total of 9 credits)
INB 668 Legal and Regulatory Aspects of International Business
INB 670 Adv. Topics in International Business
INB 673 International Human Resources Management
INB 692 Research Project
ECO 622 International Economics
MAR 681 International Marketing
MGT 650 Negotiation and Bargaining
ACC 675 International Accounting
FIN 649 International Corporate Finance

Breadth Electives (6 credits - Lubin '600' Not INB or MBA prefixed)
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Capstone (3 credits)
MBA 688 Business Strategy and Stakeholder Responsibility

Total Credits: 39-58

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Faculty
Lubin faculty is comprised of accomplished practitioners and scholars who offer students a stimulating and interactive learning experience. heir research is often quoted in publications such as Fortune, Business Week and The Wall Street Journal. Highly qualified faculty with extensive industry experience contribute to the MBA in Human Resources Management program. They bring not only academic excellence, but also industry savvy to the classroom.

Dr. Alvin Hwang is professor and chair of the International Business Program. He has researched and published on cross-cultural differences, taught in different countries, and consulted with international business organizations on business and executive development issues. He has received Best Paper awards from the Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, the Academy of Management Conference, an Exemplary Paper citation in the Academy of Management Learning and Education Journal, High Commendation awards from the Hong Kong Case Study Group, and multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards from the Management Education Division of the Academy of Management.

Many of our other esteemed faculty have also published in various international journals, consulted with international organizations and sit on boards of international organizations that promote international business, trade relationships and research in international management.

Career Opportunities
Graduates in the international business area are employed in all sectors of the business world. These include financial services, manufacturing, retail, consulting, technology, human resources and other areas. International business graduates can look forward to international business opportunities as they grow with their organizations in the global environment today.

Field Study Courses
Lubin provides unique opportunities for students to gain short-term international academic experience through fully-credited MBA courses. International field study courses are organized by the Lubin Center for Global Business Programs in cooperation with the departments of finance, management, accounting, marketing and law. Students attend classes, interact with professors, tour company facilities, meet with governmental leaders, and participate in roundtable workshops conducted by internationally recognized academics—all in an informal educational setting.

Career and Industry Links
Going Global - An array of original country-specific career information for international job seekers
International Business Forum - Provides information about business opportunities in the international marketplace
Worldwide Business Briefings - Country-specific reports on international business practices, cross-cultural communication, negotiating, international etiquette, and much more
GlobalEdge - An index of international business resources on the web. Includes resources on countries, governments, statistics, news sources, mailing lists, etc.
Europages: The European Business Directory - 500,000 companies selected in 30 European countries

Flexible Scheduling
To accommodate the needs of employed students, the program is designed with variable course loads and conveniently scheduled late afternoon and evening classes. The University also offers extended hours for many administrative offices to serve its working students.

Convenient Locations
The MBA in International Business degree is offered at the New York City downtown campus, located in the center of the city's financial district, just a few blocks from Wall Street, and the Westchester campus in White Plains, NY, near corporate headquarters.

Admission
A U.S. bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree from a foreign school is the preferred undergraduate degree requirement for admission into the program. In addition to a resume, a personal statement, a GMAT or GRE score report, and two recommendations, applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities they have attended. A recent TOEFL score, no more than two years old, is required of all applicants whose native language is not English or who did not receive a bachelor's or master's degree from a U.S. institution. Recommended application deadlines are August 1 for the fall entry term and December 1 for the spring entry term. Click for our Application Guidelines and Checklist.

For admission information, please contact:

Office of Graduate Admission
New York City Campus

Phone: (212)346-1531
E-mail: gradnyc@pace.edu
Office of Graduate Admission
White Plains Graduate Center

Phone: (914)422-4283
E-mail: gradwp@pace.edu

Contact Us
For a graduate catalog and an application for admission, please fill out our online form. Click for information about graduate information sessions, online chats, and graduate recruitment events. Click for information about Campus Tours, or call 212-346-1323 to schedule a tour. To request a brochure, application packet, or other printed materials, please fill out our online form. You may also call 1-800-874-PACE or send your request via e-mail to infoctr@pace.edu.

For additional information about the MBA in International Business program, contact:

International Business Program Chair
Alvin Hwang, PhD
212-618-6573
ahwang@pace.edu