United States University (USU)
Master of Business Administration International (IMBA)

San Diego, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MBA

DURATION

4 semesters

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Business Administration International (IMBA) program provides students with a global perspective on business practices. It covers essential management principles and offers insights into international markets. The course is designed for professionals looking to enhance their understanding of global business dynamics, with a focus on cross-cultural management and international strategy. The IMBA typically lasts one year and may include opportunities for international exchanges or projects.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of the IMBA can pursue various career paths, including roles in international business development, global marketing, and management consulting. Other opportunities may involve positions in multinational corporations or entrepreneurial ventures in diverse markets. This program equips students with the skills needed for leadership roles in a global business environment.

Accelerate Your Career

The College of Business and Technology at United States University has approval from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll non-immigrant students in its 36-credit hour Master of Business Administration (iMBA) program. Students interested in the iMBA must have previous work experience, be working currently in a full-time or part-time position, complete an internship, or do job shadowing. Open to international applicants only, the primary intent of the program is to provide F-1 international students a chance to expand their professional experiences in Western culture and American organizations.

Advantages of USU

CPT for International Students

USU provides F-1 international students a chance to expand their professional experiences in American organizations. The MBA for international students requires curricular practical training (CPT) which can begin on day 1 of the program.

Hybrid Program

International MBA students take a combination of online and on-campus courses.

Fully Accredited

USU is accredited by WSCUC.

No Entrance Exams

USU does not require a GRE or GMAT for admissions.

Rolling Starts

With courses starting every 8 weeks, you can begin earning your degree quickly.

Accreditations & Approvals

Master of Business Administration - International

36 Semester Credit Hours / 4 Semesters / 16 Months

Delivery Mode: Hybrid, on-campus and onlineThe MBA - International is designed to :

Combine theory and practice – allowing students to apply what they have learned in their previous and current professional experiences.
Acquire versatile knowledge in functional areas of business (finance and accounting, marketing, human resources, information technology).
Advance student’s dexterity in leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, ethics, and communication through the combination of pedagogy and practice.

International students with an F-1 Visa must maintain full-time status.

The graduate capstone, MGT699 requires students to have gained professional experience aligned with their major course of study while enrolled in their MBA. Thus, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a program requirement and students must take at least one term of CPT before entering MGT699. Students are permitted to take more than one term of CPT if they choose so long as they remain eligible. Once students have been authorized for CPT, they will be enrolled in the MGT999 Graduate Professional Symposium.

Mba - International Course Requirements

ACT514	Managerial Accounting
BUS500	Business Information Systems
BUS505	Operations Management and Decision Models
BUS544	Business Economics
FIN510	Financial Management
MGT504	Talent Acquisition, Performance, and Behavior
MGT511	Managing Organizational Change and Innovation
MGT512	Cross-Cultural Management
MGT534	International Business Environments: Trends and Practices
MGT550	Project Management Essentials
MKT506	Marketing Strategy
MGT699	Graduate Capstone
MGT999	Graduate Professional Symposium