Global Business Development, M.S.

(Major Code: 05131) (SIMS Code: 222534)

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:

1. Significant international experience (equivalent to at least semester-long international internship, student exchange, study abroad or international professional engagement).
2. Professional experience equivalent to at least a semester-long internship, preferably in another country.
3. Priority admission will be given to those with proficiency in a language other than English.
4. 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 .