Business Administration, MBA: International Business Specialization
- Duration 2 years
- Cost per Credit $965
- Credit Hours 39
Program Benefits
- Available On-Campus or Online
- Oversee global operations, managing complex cross-cultural relationships
- No GMAT/GRE required and no application fee
Conquer the International Market
With your AACSB-accredited MBA from Scranton specializing in International Business, you’ll learn to apply advanced business foundations on the global stage, combining both a macro- and micro-economic perspective. You’ll study how to effectively manage global operations, cross-cultural departments, teams and offices.
Navigating global business takes expert guidance. You not only need to understand the intricacies of global finance, but also keep an outlook on international politics, cross-cultural differences and supply chain management.
Become the leader your organization needs to execute a winning global strategy.
During your time at the Kania School of Management, you’ll benefit from our focus on the Triple Bottom Line theory — an emphasis on sustainable development as it relates to social, fiscal and environmental factors.
And with tuition rates much lower than similarly top-ranked competitors, we’re proud to provide you an exceptional value for your investment.
Career Outlook: Expanding Companies Looking for Leaders
With an AACSB-accredited MBA specializing in International Business, you could fill top roles as a business or management analyst. These roles are expecting growth at nearly three times the national average, 14.3%, over the next decade. Median income for business and management analysts is currently $80,952, with the top 10% earning more than $113,898.1
This specialization could also be a great fit if you’re pursuing the executive path, by giving you the knowledge and skills to lead an organization into expanding international markets.
View Career OutlookCurriculum: True-to-Life International Business Courses
Get a practical look at international business in courses like International Management, Global Marketing, and Global Health Management.
The Kania School of Management is among a small number of institutions accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This specialization is taken as part of the 39 total credits required for the MBA degree.
CurriculumProgram Outcomes: A Global Perspective
The International Business specialization of Scranton’s MBA curriculum will prepare you to:
- Exercise a global view on financial management of multinational business, with an understanding of world financial markets, institutions, instruments, the openness of global economies and the interdependence of the world markets.
- Make decisions rooted in an appreciation for ethical, social and justice issues in the international business environment.
- Access and analyze macroeconomic data with an appreciation for issues pertaining to domestic and global macroeconomic environments.
- Understand the influences on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the difference between US GAAP and IFRS.
- Navigate the unique issues faced by multinational enterprises versus domestic enterprises in the areas of external reporting, auditing and managerial accounting.
Admissions Requirements
To apply for Scranton’s Master of Business Administration program, you’ll need:
- Completed application
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
- Professional résumé
- Statement of intent
- Two letters of reference — at least 1 from a supervisor or other professional reference
- No GMAT/GRE required
Find more details on the MBA Admissions Requirements page.
Admissions InfoTuition Details
The MBA program at The University of Scranton consists of 39 credits and costs $965 per credit hour.
We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That’s why we’re ranked a Best Value School, Regional Universities North, by U.S. News & World Report for 2024.2
See TuitionFaculty: The Kania School’s Team of Specialized Experts
As a student of the Kania School of Management, you’ll have access to industry experts, each with a focused background that aligns with our specialized curriculum.
No matter what you’re passionate about in business, you’ll connect with a network of mentors who share your enthusiasm and can teach you exactly what you need to know.
Kania School FacultyFrequently Asked Questions
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Sources:
- Burning Glass Technologies: Labor Insight™. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- U.S. News & World Report (2024). The University of Scranton Rankings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-scranton-3384/overall-rankings.