Global Business Development, M.S.

(Major Code: 05131) (SIMS Code: 222534) (SIMS Code 4+1: 222535)

Admission to the Degree Curriculum

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the general requirements for master’s degrees as described in Admission and Registration , students must meet the following requirements:

Significant international experience (equivalent to at least semester-long international internship, student exchange, study abroad or international professional engagement).
Professional experience equivalent to at least a semester-long internship, preferably in another country.
Priority admission will be given to those with proficiency in a language other than English.
Satisfactory completion of these courses or their equivalent prior to admission to the program:

B A 640 Financial Reporting and Analysis Units: 2
B A 642 Statistical Analysis Units: 2
B A 645 Marketing Units: 1
B A 673 Organizational Behavior and Leadership Units: 3
B A 674 Financial Management Units: 3

The requirement to complete courses for admission to the degree may be waived by the director of graduate programs under special circumstances. Waivers are determined by evaluating prior course content, institution at which courses were taken, grades received, relevant professional experience, and time since courses were taken.

Notice of admission with classified graduate standing will be sent to the student upon the recommendation of the Fowler College of Business and the approval of the dean of the College of Graduate Studies.

Advancement to Candidacy

All students must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy, as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees .

Specific Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing as described above and the general requirements for master’s degrees as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees , the student must complete a graduate program of at least 30 approved units including at least 21 units in 600- and 700-numbered courses. Up to nine units of coursework completed at an accredited AACSB institution and with the approval of the director of graduate programs may be accepted for transfer credit. With approval of the faculty program adviser, a substitute course may be allowed in place of a required course after reviewing student credentials.

1. Complete the Following Business Foundation Courses

(6 units)

B A 672 - Managerial Marketing Units: 3
B A 676 - Strategic Thinking Units: 3

2. Complete the Following International Business Foundation Courses

(6 units)

FIN 654 - Seminar in International Business Finance Units: 3
MGT 710 - Seminar in World Business Environment Units: 3

3. Complete the Following International Business Development Theme Courses

(15 units)

Including the following required courses:

MGT 748 - Seminar in International Entrepreneurship and Business Development Units: 3
MKTG 763 - Seminar in Sales Management Units: 3
MKTG 767 - Sales and Marketing Analytics Units: 3
MKTG 769 - Seminar in International Marketing Units: 3

Remaining Three Units

The remaining three units selected from the following list of courses:

MGT 797 - Research Units: 3
MGT 798 - Special Study Units: 1-3
FIN 659 - Decision Making in the World Economy Units: 3
JMS 574 - International Advertising Units: 3
MIS 697 - Project Planning and Development Units: 3
MIS 753 - Global Supply Chain Analytics Units: 3
MKTG 772 - Strategic Brand Management Units: 3
MKTG 797 - Research Units: 3
MKTG 798 - Special Study Units: 1-3

4. Complete the International Business Development Culminating Experience

(3 units)

The Master of Science degree in global business development requires Plan A, Thesis or Plan B, which is the B A 794 culminating experience course.

Choose one from one of the following:

B A 794 - International Business Development Practicum Units: 3
B A 799A - Thesis Units: 3

Note

No more than three units outside the Fowler College of Business and no more than a total of three units in 797 (Research) or 798 (Special Study), will be accepted toward the degree. Other courses should be related to this program and must be approved by the director of graduate business programs.

The program must be approved by the college and departmental adviser. For regulations concerning grade point averages, final approval for granting of the degree, award of the degree, and diplomas, refer to the basic requirements for the master’s degree as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees .