International Business (IBUS)

The Carlson Global Institute offers a robust set of study abroad program options that allow students to learn about international business and integrate cross-cultural competencies into their program experience. Students can use Schedule Builder or the MyU Class Search tool to view when courses are typically scheduled.

All 5XXX and 6XXX IBUS courses can count toward electives.

The MBA Program International Experience enriches students' education and explores topics that have a profound impact on business around the world. Students may fulfill the 4-credit International Experience Requirement by:

• Participating in a Carlson Global Institute Graduate Student Program

  • • Global Enrichment Programs -- 1 or 2 week, faculty-led abroad program

    • Global Immersion Programs -- Exchange program at a partner business school for a partial or full semester

• Participating in the MILI 6997 Global Valuation Lab Program in the Bay Area

• Participating in FINA 6920 The Business of Asset Management Program (Funds Enterprise Students Only)

• Complete a minimum of 4 credits of "glocal" courses

  • • MGMT 6035 Complex, Cross-Cultural Negotiations (2 credits, offered in spring)

    • MGMT 6041 Competing Globally (2 credits, offered in fall and spring)

    • MGMT 6305 International Environment of Business (4 credits, offered online in summer and in person in spring)

    • MGMT 6311 Developing Cultural Agility: Leading and Collaborating in a Globalized Workplace (2 credits, offered in spring January session)

    • MKTG 6072 International Marketing (4 credits, offered online in fall)

Note: Students that previously completed IDSC 6465 Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation (4 credits) or SCO 6081 Global Operations Strategy (4 credits) may use those courses to satisfy this requirement.