Program Overview

Master of International Business

The Masters of International Business (MIB) program is designed for those students who desire to pursue a career in any of the many aspects of International Business, such as international trade, importing/exporting, and global for-profit or non-profit management.

Program Overview

The Master’s in International Business program at STU equips students with global business acumen, cross-cultural leadership skills, and strategic decision-making abilities needed to thrive in international markets. The curriculum typically covers global finance, international marketing, trade regulations, supply chain management, and corporate diplomacy, integrating real-world case studies and hands-on projects. The curriculum will expose you to key concepts in setting up and starting your own business, importing, and exporting, and international finance. This degree will help you develop both the hard and soft skills required for global business success. Students will also develop an understanding of global business ethics and will develop skills necessary for ethical leadership.

Career Landscape

MIB graduates at STU have a wide range of career opportunities in the global marketplace, spanning multinational corporations, international trade, global finance, consulting, and supply chain management. They are well-suited for roles such as international marketing manager, global business strategist, trade compliance officer, and supply chain analyst. With businesses increasingly expanding across borders, demand for professionals with cross-cultural communication skills, geopolitical awareness, and expertise in global market strategies continues to grow. Many MIB graduates work in corporate leadership, foreign market expansion, or international policy advising, with opportunities in industries like technology, finance, manufacturing, and logistics, often leading to executive and C-suite roles in globally operating companies.

In the Classroom

Courses are an interactive and globally focused learning experience that combines lectures, case studies, simulations, and real-world projects. Professors guide discussions on topics like global market strategy, international trade regulations, and emerging economies. Students engage in team-based projects analyzing international business cases, solving trade challenges, or developing global expansion strategies for real companies. Many classes feature guest speakers from multinational corporations, global policy organizations, or international startups, providing direct industry insights. Students will have the opportunity to work on both academic and industry research, as well as to develop international business plans and explore international business topics for research with real global business companies.

International Business Fast Facts

• Project-Based Learning: Participate in short-term international business projects with real companies from around the world.
• Multidisciplinary Curriculum: Multidisciplinary curriculum that will provide exposure to key concepts in entrepreneurship, importing and exporting, marketing, and finance.
• Experiential Learning: Learn about key international business organizations through field trips, internships, consulting projects.
• International Relationships: Work with people from other parts of the world to solve global business problems and develop global business strategies.

Program Director

Nicholas S. Matthew, PhD

More about Nicholas S. Matthew, PhD

For more information or to begin your enrollment in the MIB in International Business program at STU, please contact our admissions office. Our advisors are ready to assist you.