Academics

Requirements

The MSIM is a 30-to-48-credit degree program. To receive the MSIM, students must complete 10 -16 courses: required core business classes, required international management courses, four international management electives,  and a capstone course. Students with a related degree may be eligible to waive some business core courses.


Business Foundation Courses (5):

     MBA AF 601 Economics for Managers
     MBA AF 610 Accounting for Managers
     MBA AF 620 Financial Management
     MBAMGT 650 Organizational Analysis and Skills for Managers
     MBAMKT 670 Marketing Management
    

A mathematics requirement will be satisfied through GRE/ GMAT quantitative scores, course waiver or completion of MBAMS 600 Mathematical Analysis Skills for Managers.

Required MSIM courses (5):
  
     MBAMGT 660 Business and Its Environment
     MBAMGT 665 International and Comparative Management
     MBA AF 630 International Economy & Business   
     MBAMKT 674 International Marketing
     MBA AF 626 International Financial Management

Required MSIM electives (4):


    MBA AF 603 Massachusetts in the Global Economy
    MBA AF 615 International Accounting
    MBA AF 622 Global Portfolio Investment Management
    MBAMGT 677 Multinational Corporations and Globalization
    MBAMGT 685 Global Industry and Competitive Analysis
    MBAMGT 688 Global Warming and International Business Management
    MBAMGT 684 Social Enterprise
    MBAMKT 679 Export Development and Foreign Sourcing
    MBAMKT 680 Entrepreneurship in China/US
    MSIS   617 Management of the Supply Chain
  

Required MSIM capstone (1) :

  MBAMGT 675 Managing in the Global Economy


LANGUAGE:
Students must also demonstrate proficiency in a major world language other than English and/or familiarity with another culture through course work or examination. Study Abroad Trips through the College of Management also satisfy this requirement.