Master of Arts, International Management Studies, Degree Plan
The Master of Arts degree in International Management Studies gives students knowledge and training in international management, which includes trade across national boundaries and management on a global basis. Students have the opportunity to learn, in depth, the fundamentals of:
- functional areas of management
- international management
- cultural, sociopolitical and geographical constraints affecting business decisions
Specific Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average overall and a 3.0 grade point average in the Basic and Advanced Core courses to qualify for graduation and to remain in good standing.Prerequisites
Prerequisite knowledge in calculus and competence in personal computing are requirements for the program. A deficiency in calculus may be remedied by taking MATH 5304-Applied Mathematical Analysis for Non Majors I, or MATH 1325 (with a B or better). Competence in personal computing may be demonstrated by: completing BA 3351 with a grade of B or better, or completing an equivalent course at another university with a grade of B or better. Deficiencies must be remedied within the first twelve hours of graduate work. Degree credit is not earned for program prerequisites.Basic Business Core (8 credit hours)
Each candidate must satisfactorily complete the following 8-hour basic core.- AIM 6201 Financial Accounting
- FIN 6301 Financial Management *
- MKT 6301 Introduction to Marketing Management
Advanced Core ( 17 credit hours )
- IMS 5200 Global Business
- IMS 6310 International Marketing Management
- IMS 6360 International Strategic Management
- IMS 6365 Cross- Cultural Communication and Management
Plus six credit hours from the following:
- IMS 6202 International Business Transactions
- IMS 6220 International Corporate Finance Or FIN 6366 Int. Fin. Mgt.
- BPS 6332 Strategic Leadership
- IMS 6312 International Advertising
- IMS 6314 Global E-Business Marketing
Elective Courses ( 11 credit hours )
Four hours of area study are recommended. Advanced courses from other departments within the School of Management are also recommended.Program Notes
Students are encouraged to complete the Basic Core courses before beginning the Advanced Core courses. International Strategic Management (IMS 6360) serves as the capstone course and should be taken during the last semester prior to graduation. The classes for this degree are largely offered in the evenings.* FIN 6301 (Financial Management) requires co-enrollment in OPRE 6301 or a substantial background in Statistics leading to a waiver of the requirement. See the School of Management Advising Office for Waiver procedures. Consult the Catalog for complete prerequisite information.
