Program Overview

International Business Graduate Business Certificate

The Graduate Business Certificate in International Business at St. Thomas University is designed to provide professionals with a deep understanding of global markets, trade regulations, and multinational business strategies.

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in International Business at STU offers a fully online, flexible pathway to global career readiness in just four courses (12 credit hours). Students gain practical, industry-relevant skills in international trade, foreign investment, cross-border operations, and global management strategies. With a curriculum grounded in real-world business practices and led by expert faculty with global experience, the program equips professionals to navigate the complexities of multinational environments and thrive in today’s interconnected economy. Whether expanding your role or pivoting into global markets, this certificate delivers the knowledge and confidence to lead on an international stage.

Tuition

• $1,245 per course

Courses

• BUS 774: Issues & Applications in Import/Export
  • Contemporary issues in import and export. Determination of market demand, locating export markets, promotions, financing procedures, laws and documentation for exports and imports. Trade zones, dealing with banks, and techniques to reduce risk.
• BUS 775: International Business
  • This course provides an introduction to the international business environment and the practices of multinational corporations in functional areas such as strategic planning, foreign investment, international marketing, logistics, financial management, taxation, human resource management, etc.
• BUS 795: International Management
  • This course analyzes the cultural, economic, strategic, organizational, technological and other issues that affect managerial performance in multinational corporations. Communications and negotiations as well as staffing and structural managerial decisions are explained in a dynamic context characterized by increasing cross-cultural interactions and globalization.
• FIN 772: International Finance and Banking
  • An overview of the international financial system from the viewpoint of the corporate executive. Balance of payments, foreign exchange, financing and banking operations and institutions, capital budgeting and foreign investments, Euro-currency, international bond and capital markets.

Career Landscape

Graduates of a Graduate Certificate in International Business enter a globally connected career landscape full of opportunity, flexibility, and upward mobility. With specialized training in global trade, investment strategy, cross-border management, and international markets, they are prepared to navigate complex business environments across industries and regions. Career paths include roles like international marketing manager, global supply chain analyst, trade compliance officer, and international business consultant. Whether working for multinational corporations, startups, or government agencies, certificate holders are highly valued for their cultural fluency, strategic insight, and ability to operate across borders in today’s fast-moving global economy.

In the Classroom

The online classroom environment in the Graduate Certificate in International Business program is designed for flexibility, global perspective, and real-world application. Students access engaging, professionally led courses from anywhere, allowing them to balance learning with work and life. Through a combination of video lectures, case studies, interactive discussions, and collaborative projects, students gain practical skills in global trade, international finance, and cross-cultural management. The learning platform is user-friendly and accessible 24/7, fostering active participation and connection with peers and faculty from diverse backgrounds. It is a supportive, high-impact experience that mirrors the global business landscape it prepares students to enter.

International Business Fast Facts

• Dedicated Faculty: Learn from credentialed experts, with dedicated faculty for each course.
• Flexible Schedule: Commit approximately 15 hours a week at your convenience
• Interactive Learning: Engage through live or on-demand videos

Colleges

• STU Online
• Benjamin L. Crump College of Law
• Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
• College of Health Sciences & Technology
• College of Nursing
• Gus Machado College of Business

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