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Master of Science in International Business (MS), University of Colorado Denver Business School, CU Denver

Business School, University of Colorado Denver
 

MS in International Business

Degree Requirements

From the impact of the EU to China to the influence of culture on marketing and human resources, your degree in International Business will prepare you for global careers.

Courses cover the foundations of business and move into the impact and challenges of business in the global marketplace.

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Please see the course catalog for course descriptions.​​​​​​​



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You will complete 21 semester hours that provide a general business foundation upon which your graduate international business degree will be built:

  • Managing Individuals and Teams BUSN6520
  • Data Analysis for Managers BUSN6530
  • Legal and Ethical Environment of Business BUSN6540
  • Analyzing and Interpreting Accounting Information BUSN6550
  • Marketing Management BUSN6560
  • Applied Economics for Managers BUSN6620
  • Financial Management BUSN6640

Some of these courses may be waived based on a course-by-course review of previous coursework. See your advisor​ for details.

The international business core requires 30 semester hours.

Requirements:

  • Introduction to International Business INTB6000
  • Cross Cultural Management INTB6020
  • International Business Policy INTB6200

International Business Courses:

Complete 12 additional semester hours of graduate International Business courses. Choices include:

    • International Business Negotiations INTB6022
    • International Trade Finance and Management INTB6024
    • International Marketing INTB6026
    • Managing Global Talent INTB6040
    • The Legal Aspects of International Business INTB6060
    • Marketing Issues in the Chinese Environment INTB6094
    • International Accounting INTB6370
    • International Financial Management INTB6372
    • International Corporate Governance INTB6411
    • Emerging Market Finance INTB6460
    • Special Topics in International Business INTB6800
    • Global Climate Change INTB6870
    • International Taxation ACCT6430
    • Global Enterprise Systems ISMG6420
    • International Entrepreneurship ENTP6826
    • Or any INTB course numbered 6000

Alternatively, you may complete other graduate-level business courses dealing with international business as approved by a petition.  Contact your advisor for details.

Free Elective

Complete three semester hours of international business or other graduate business electives (excluding BUSN prefix courses numbered below 6800).

Advanced Study Requirement

Complete six semester hours of advanced study. This may be is fulfilled by a/an:

  • Master's thesis
  • Internship
  • International business course (listed above) 
  • International field study/study abroad (Graduate level Travel Study Topics with INTB prefix automatically approved, Travel Study Topics without INTB prefix by petition only).

Prior to graduation, you will demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language other than English. This can be accomplished by passing a proficiency exam or completion of three semesters of college level coursework in a single foreign language within the last five years. A grade of "C" or better must be achieved.