GRADUATE

DENVER’S BUSINESS SCHOOL

The future of business education in the Rocky Mountain region is here, at the University of Colorado Denver’s Business School. Located in Denver’s vibrant downtown, the Business School’s extensive range of degree programs and innovative industry specializations keep pace with the needs of students and businesses in the region and beyond. Flexible class schedules, AACSB accreditation, and a focus on real-world application make the Business School a top choice for working professionals. Graduates leave with skills and knowledge that prime them for careers of significance. 

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

An MS in International Business (MSIB) from the University of Colorado Denver’s Business School opens opportunities for dynamic careers in global business. MSIB students learn cutting-edge knowledge and skills to help them conduct business across borders.

Our innovative MSIB curriculum combines solid grounding in business foundations, knowledge of international business environments and operations and proficiency in a foreign language. Our degree emphasizes action learning, such as interactive case studies, international consulting projects, internships, and study-abroad trips.

A CONNECTED FUTURE

To be successful in the international business arena, it is important to develop an awareness of the issues connected with operating businesses within and across different economies, different political systems, and different cultures. Interna-tional business graduates tend to be open-minded, flexible, curious, adaptable and independent. Many U.S. businesses have gone global in the past decade, with growth continuing at a steady pace. Future opportunities are virtually endless. Foreign language proficiency is a clear asset for any position in a global company.

For more information about the program, please visit our website at business.ucdenver.edu/ms/InternationalBusiness

MASTER OF SCIENCE

INTERNATIONAL BUSI-

“The opportunity to engage with faculty and share ideas with a dynamic peer network allowed me to

blend theoretical course material with practical implementation. Today, I work with a diverse team around

the world to increase exports of high-quality U.S. agriculture products. The knowledge and experiences

I gained in the MSIB program have given me the background to address critical global issues and help

businesses compete in a global economy.”

Patty Lalich, MBA + MSIB, Director of Programming and Planning Development, U.S. Meat Export

The University of Colorado Denver is the

only school in Colorado, and one of only

17 nationwide, granted the U.S. Department

of Education’s prestigious designation as a 

Center for International Business Education

Research (CIBER), an honor earned in large

part through the excellence of the international

business program.

GRADUATE

The MS in International Business degree is 30 credit hours, plus the potential of a minimum of three credit hours of Business prerequisite coursework. The degree is structured as follows:

BUSINESS PREREQUISITES (3-15 Hours*)

› BUSN 6520, BUSN 6530, BUSN 6550, BUSN 6560, BUSN 6620, BUSN 6640 *Depends on the course choices for International Elective classes.

› An advisor will evaluate prior coursework for possible waivers.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CORE (6 Hours)

› INTB 6000 - Introduction to International Business OR ENTP 6826 - International Entrepreneurship › INTB 6200 - International Business Policy

(capstone course)

INTERNATIONAL FUNCTION CORE (6 hours)

› Qualitative requirement: choose one course from the International Marketing Management list.

› Quantitative requirement: choose one course from the International Finance/Accounting list.

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (15 hours)

› Any five courses numbered 6000 or higher with INTB prefix or graduate level business courses cross-listed with an INTB prefix.

FREE BUSINESS ELECTIVE (3 hours)

› Any course numbered 6800 or higher with BUSN prefix or any course numbered 6000 or higher with an ACCT, BANA, CMDT, ENTP, FNCE, INTB, ISMG, MGMT, MKTG, MTAX, or RISK prefix.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

INTERNATIONAL BUSI-

To find out more information, visit

business.ucdenver.edu/ms/InternationalBusiness, Or email bschool.admissions@ucdenver.edu

The Business School at CU Denver has earned accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). This elite distinction is only granted to the top business programs in the world that meet rigorous standards for curriculum, faculty, library, and computer resources.

DUAL DEGREE

MBA + MS in International Business. The dual degree allows students to obtain the generalist MBA degree and the specialization of the MS with fewer courses than it would take to earn them separately.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Business School offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to help you finance your graduate degree. Some scholarships are based on need and others are based on academic accomplishment. For more information or to apply, please visit our website at business.ucdenver.edu/scholarship

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