Business Administration Emphasis in International Business B.S.
Increasingly, national, regional and even local markets have become more tightly integrated into a global marketplace. This degree program allows students the opportunity to focus on the international business dimension, its multiple facets, and in particular the implications that international business dealings have on the strategic decision-making of today’s business leaders. Career opportunities in the field of international business are diverse. Graduates of this program will have an advantage in working with firms that conduct international business dealings.
| Concentration |
International Business |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma or equivalent (GED). |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Transfer credit will not be granted for designated capstone
courses in the university's academic programs. Credits earned
at accredited business or technical schools, colleges, or
universities may be transferred to National American
University based on comparability of subject matter,
applicability of the credit earned to the student's program, and
if the student earned a final grade of "C" or better. Credit
transfer may be restricted to that which has been completed
within a recent time period. Students wishing to transfer
credits must see that an official transcript of those credits is
sent to the registrar. Transfer credits are also subject to the
university's residency requirements. |
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MBA with emphasis in International Business
The MBA program is a professional-level graduate degree for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in virtually any discipline. This degree is ideally suited for individuals needing advanced training in various business subjects such as accounting, marketing, economics, statistics, human resource management, and quantitative skills. Students lacking an undergraduate background in business will find an opportunity to enroll in foundation business and management courses through NAU.
MBA Program Outcomes
MBA students will:
* Demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge of accounting, marketing, management information systems, organizational behavior, finance, economics, operations management, and quantitative analysis.
* Demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze information and data in order to formulate analytically sound decisions and understand their likely consequences.
* Demonstrate the verbal and written communication skills required of executive-level employees.
* Identify and manage ethical issues and multicultural diversity issues.
* Evaluate the actions of an organization operating in the global business environment.
* Demonstrate the ability to utilize technology in multiple ways to achieve project and/or organizational goals.
* Demonstrate leadership ability and team-building skills through such arenas as class projects and involvement in student, community or professional organizations.
Program Requirements
The Master of Business Administration degree provided by National American University consists of three requirements: foundation courses, graduate core courses, and elective courses. In addition, online students are required to complete two executive seminar sessions as part of their core course requirement.
The MBA degree may be earned under a non-thesis or a thesis plan. Under the non-thesis option, the student must satisfy 31.5 hours of foundation courses, 40.5 hours of graduate-level core courses, and 13.5 hours of electives. Under the thesis plan, the student must satisfy the 31.5 hours of foundation courses, 40.5 hours of graduate-level core courses, 4.5 hours of electives, and nine (9) hours of thesis.
An in-depth analysis of a case, accomplished in Policy and Strategy, is designed to integrate the MBA core areas and is required in both the non-thesis and thesis plans to satisfy the university's requirement for a comprehensive program assessment.
International Business Emphasis
Students who select this option will pursue the standard MBA curriculum with a three-course emphasis in the area of international business. Completion of this emphasis focuses the student’s preparation in order to pursue or expand a career in the global business environment.
| Concentration |
International Business |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor's degree |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Transfer credit will not be granted for designated capstone
courses in the university's academic programs. Credits earned
at accredited business or technical schools, colleges, or
universities may be transferred to National American
University based on comparability of subject matter,
applicability of the credit earned to the student's program, and
if the student earned a final grade of "C" or better. Credit
transfer may be restricted to that which has been completed
within a recent time period. Students wishing to transfer
credits must see that an official transcript of those credits is
sent to the registrar. Transfer credits are also subject to the
university's residency requirements. |
| Courses |
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