MBA in Strategy and International Business

(Formerly Strategic Management, MBA and International Business, MBA)

In a world in which excellent general managers have become a scarce commodity, Lubin's MBA in Strategy and International Business program will give you the edge you need to quickly rise to the top of your organization. Our world-class faculty, rigorous curriculum, ideal location in the heart of Manhattan's financial district, and abundance of opportunities to intern at some of the world's biggest and most respected corporations—including the Big Four accounting firms, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase, among others—adds up to an unparalleled graduate learning experience.

$99,758

Median salary for MBA in International Business graduates in New York City (Source: Payscale.com)
 

AN EXCITING AND LUCRATIVE CAREER

The Lubin MBA in Strategy and International Business offers:

• Excellent compensation: $71,75 is the mean salary for MBA in Strategy and International Business graduates (Source: Pace University Career Services Annual Reports) with $99,758 the median salary for MBA in International Business graduates in New York City (Source: Payscale.com
• Plentiful opportunities: Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

ALUMNI SUCCESS

"I wanted to get the most international experience I could imagine, and I don't think there's any better place than New York. Pace is really helpful in getting their students work experience and internships. Doing an MBA is a big career leap, and it opens a lot of doors. The leadership experiences you get from an MBA has made the prospect of becoming a manager attainable."

- Marius Gjermundsen, Class of 2015, Senior Business Controller, Norsk Gjenvinning divisjon PBV
  "The experience was incredible. I learned so much from my professors and classmates. We debated. This was not a passive group of people. I'm constantly using things that I learned in the program. The University did a lot for me. It gave me confidence in my abilities, and gave me an important credential. I like what I perceive to be Pace's role in the community. I feel better and better about my MBA. I think Pace has continued to establish itself, and I'm certainly proud of that."

- Edward Kramer, Class of 1982, Independent Director, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

  "We established the Tom and Jan Mansley Endowed Scholarship Fund at Pace because giving back means so much to us. Pace gave me a great education, and made it affordable as well. I want to ensure that the next guy has the same opportunity that I did. It really is a great circle of giving."

- Thomas Mansley, Class of 1989, Investment Director, GAM Investments
 

CAREER PATHS

• Foreign currency investment adviser
• International economist
• International sales vice president
• International compliance officer
• Import/export agent
• International banking officer
• International management consultant
• International trader specialist
• Strategic sourcing director
• Strategic business intelligence manager
• Trade development officer
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GAIN SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND A PROFESSIONAL EDGE

The MBA in Strategy and International Business provides a broad and deep skill set that can be applied across a range of business disciplines. You'll learn how to recognize, analyze, respond, and strategically plan for such environmental factors as changing laws; accounting, financial, and economic challenges; technological changes; organizational and sociocultural issues; and domestic and international trends.

The Lubin MBA in Strategy and International Business offers a solid foundation in business strategy as it applies to competitive businesses, corporate diversification, and government institutions, as well as:

Skill in adapting to evolving business environments:

• Changing laws
• Accounting and financial challenges
• Technological changes
• Social and cultural issues
• Domestic and international business trends

Opportunities to specialize in advanced strategy:

• Organization theory
• Environmental issues
• Negotiation and bargaining
• Corporate strategic planning
• Business plan development
• Organization development