About this program

Prepare to lead your organization in its international expansion and contribute to your firm’s effectiveness in a global marketplace with this 30-credit program focusing on the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving sphere of international business. The M.S. in international business consists of two complementary sets of coursework:

• Students complete an 18-credit international module that develops the tools to assess, understand, interpret and apply principles and practices of global management, given personal interests and professional ambitions.
• Students design their own business module by selecting 12 credits of coursework drawn from areas such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and analytics.

A dual degree in the MBA and M.S. in international business programs is available to graduate students. This program is also offered in a 100% online format. To view more information, please visit the online program website.

There is also a certificate program intended for professionals who wish to develop new or hone existing skills in order to keep pace with the changing business landscape so they may advance or redirect their careers. More specifically we see this Lerner certificate program as attractive to: 

• Individuals with an MBA or other graduate degree who need to develop a new business skill set or need to refresh their knowledge in the area of International Business.
• Individuals with undergraduate degrees who need specialized knowledge in International Business in order to advance their careers.
• Individuals who are uncertain if they want an MBA or other graduate business degree. They can enroll in the Certificate in International Business program to get an understanding of the level of instruction and workload in the MBA program. Should they choose to join the MBA or other Business graduate program they can use the credits earned to accelerate their degree completion.
• Graduate students across UD who see the advantage and need for the Lerner Certificate in International Business program to help advance their careers.