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Graduate Opportunities - Study Abroad

Global Business Education

Students gain insight into international business practices by studying abroad. And these opportunities strengthens their skill set and they gain elective course credits. 

International MBA

Two universities + two countries = two masters degrees in a year and a half. The International MBA is a unique masters program combining travel, adventure, and culture with a profound academic experience.

IBSA - International Business School Alliance is comprised of four partner universities. The universities are located in France, Germany, Spain, and the USA.

IMBA Semester Overview

Semester 1 - Core Modules
Semester 2 - Specialization
Semester 3 - Thesis

All partner schools offer the same core of MBA courses with an international focus. In the first semester, participants will complete 12 semester hours at UNCW. 

  • International Finance
  • Global Marketing Strategies
  • Global Strategic Analysis
  • Human Resource Management in the Global Environment
  • Business Analytics
  • Global Operations Management

Should you select Finance as your specialization, you will take the following courses at UNCW:

  • Portfolio Analysis and Management I - Equity
  • Portfolio Analysis and Management II - Fixed Income
  • Portfolio Analysis and Management III - Derivatives and Financial Risk Management
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • International Real Estate Investment

 

*For the IMBA Specializations at partner alliance schools please visit IBSA-Master

The final program requirement is to write a thesis in your area of specialization. Students at UNCW will take the following courses in conjunction and preparation for the thesis:

  • Econometrics
  • Financial Research Methods
  • Capstone Project
  • Thesis
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