International Business Course Descriptions

Interested in pursuing an MBA in International Business or an international business certificate?  Here are the courses you will be taking in this MBA specialization.

Course Descriptions for Courses in the International Business Concentration

MGT 6322 International Management

This course is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of international risk management exposures, alternative and traditional risk mitigation techniques, enterprise risk management for a global enterprise, and analytical tools and skills needed for risk management. The objective is to provide students with a solid foundation of basic concepts, tools, and techniques of making decisions under uncertainty in the highly dynamic international business environment to create value.

MBA 6372 International Strategic Sourcing and Procurement        

This course provides an international look at strategic sourcing and purchasing/procurement with a global focus. Concepts and practices of international procurement are introduced. Real life examples of global operations and supply chains will be examined. Requirements of a successful global procurement function will be specifically studied.

INT 6350 International Study Abroad

This course provides first-hand, practical experience in one or more foreign countries. Students will learn about economic, cultural, social, and political structures that influence managerial practices and relationships. Students will apply what they have learned in other graduate-level courses from their program of study in a project connected with a global or non-USA-based organization or industry. This course requires the student to participate in a Marilyn Davies College of Business-sponsored study tour of a selected foreign country/region. 

MKT 6326 International Marketing and Global Performance 

This course prepares students to manage and measure marketing performance across international markets. It integrates strategy, analytics, and cultural insight to equip leaders with tools to evaluate market potential, optimize campaign outcomes, design effective marketing organization structures, and align global marketing initiatives with business performance objectives. Key topics include cross-cultural consumer behavior, market entry strategy, global brand management, and performance analytics for international decision-making. Students apply concepts through simulations, case studies, and data-driven projects focused on improving international marketing ROI and sustainable growth.

FIN 6323 International Banking and Finance

This course explores issues related to both international financial markets and the operation of banks within the international environment.  The first part of the course will examine issues related to the international markets, including international commercial policy, international capital flows, foreign exchange markets, and the international money markets.  The second part of the course will overview financial issues associated with the operation of a bank in the international environment.  It will examine the activities and roles of financial institutions and banks in the international financial system. A variety of financial instruments and case studies of particular transactions are explored. This course provides a conceptual foundation for understanding global financial issues, and a practical understanding of financing sources for international commerce.