Program Overview

International Business - Graduate Certificate

Overview

The International Business graduate certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in a variety of domains of international business. Study abroad options are possible, with no language skills required.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Coursework

Certificate Requirements

• BA 64026: Supply Chain Management (2 credits)
• CIS 64042: Globalization and Technology Strategy (2 credits)
• MGMT 64184: International Business (3 credits)
• Certificate Electives, choose from the following (6 credits):
  • FIN 56064: International Business Finance
  • FIN 56280: Golden Flash Asset Management Director
  • FIN 66040: International Issues in Banking and Finance
  • HRM 54445: Global Human Resource Management
  • MGMT 54009: The Business Case for Sustainability
  • MGMT 64275: Global Strategic Management
  • MKTG 65054: International Marketing

Progression Requirements

• Maintain good standing

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Certificate GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the international business environment.
2. Use creative thinking and deploy innovative strategies to articulate global opportunities and employ available resources.
3. Demonstrate the capacity to collaborate with international partners to create shared value.

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