International Business, M.S.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must submit the following:

  • One official transcript from all previous academic institutions.
  • A personal statement describing their motivation to pursue a M.S. in International Business degree.
  • A resume.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Language proficiency test results for non-native English speakers.
  • GMAT/GRE score is optional.

The M.S. in International Business program is designed for qualified students from any academic background. Students are admitted to the program on a rolling basis in Fall and Spring semesters of each academic year. Full-time spring admission requires approval by the Program Director.

Degree Program Requirements

Required: 30 credit hours

Required Courses (21 credits)
BUS 614Leadership in the International Environment3
or MBA 716 Leadership
BUS 615Global Business3
BUS 617International Strategy3
BUS 618International Collaboration Project I3
BUS 622Cross-Cultural Management3
BUS 627Global Human Resource Management3
BUS 628Global Sustainability Management3
Elective Courses (9 credits)
Select 9 credits from the following:9
International Business Negotiations
Negotiations for Management
Global Workforce Performance Management
Training and Development of Human Resources
Managing Employee and Organizational Development
Special Topics in International Business
Managerial Economics
Innovation
International Marketing Management
Experience Business Abroad
Advanced Business Law
Global Cyber Threat Analysis
IT Driven Disruptive Innovation Management
Principles of Supply Chain Management
Project Management for Dynamic Environments
Total Credit Hours30

 Human Resources Concentration

Required Courses (9 credits)
BUS 624Global Workforce Performance Management3
BUS 625Training and Development of Human Resources3
BUS 626Managing Employee and Organizational Development3
Total Credit Hours9

Courses

Admitted students may apply up to, but not more than, 9 credits of graduate-level course work towards completion of both the undergraduate and the graduate degrees, provided that they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course and fulfill graduate-level requirements. The following courses may be counted towards both the B.S. and the M.S. degrees:

BUS 614Leadership in the International Environment3
or MBA 716 Leadership
BUS 615Global Business3
BUS 617International Strategy3
BUS 625Training and Development of Human Resources3
BUS 626Managing Employee and Organizational Development3
BUS 627Global Human Resource Management3
BUS 628Global Sustainability Management3

Please consult with an advisor to determine how courses taken at the graduate level will meet requirements in the bachelor's degree program. A general guideline is:

  • BUS 614 or MBA 716 fulfills requirements for BUS 328 Organizational Leadership
  • BUS 615 fulfills requirements for MGT 301 Introduction to International Business
  • BUS 617 fulfills requirements for MGT 491 Business Policy and Strategy
  • BUS 625 fulfills requirements for MGT 317 Training and Development in Organizations
  • BUS 626 fulfills requirements for MGT 318 Organizational Change and Development
  • BUS 627 fulfills requirements for MGT 313 Human Resource Management
  • BUS 628 fulfills requirements for the Global Sustainability Elective in the Common Business Core

All degree requirements for the Master of Science in International Business degree remain the same.