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Compete Globally with an International MBA

With an International MBA from SNHU, you're preparing yourself to compete in the increasingly global 21st-century business world. Specially selected courses use a mix of theory and applied research to develop your mastery of this field and prepare you for high-level work in the international activities of firms doing business in other countries.

Our innovative, leading-edge International MBA curriculum is taught by highly qualified faculty who integrate their research and professional experience into classes. Our International Business Department faculty members are well recognized in their fields of specialization. Their close connections with businesses and governmental organizations play a key role in the success of our graduates in our international business programs. An opportunity to visit multinational corporations in a variety of countries also gives our students a real-world view of international business.

Since we enable you to tailor your International MBA program around your interests, you will be able to acquire the specific knowledge base and skill sets you'll need to achieve your career goals. Graduates of our international business programs are working around the world in global finance, international trade, international marketing, management of companies overseas and international project development.

Courses are conveniently offered year-round online and on campus. The GMAT and GRE are not required to be considered for acceptance. Regardless of what you ultimately plan to do, when you graduate with an International MBA from SNHU, you'll leave with:

Greater cultural awareness – By learning about foreign cultures, customs and practices, you'll expand your worldview and be better equipped to compete in the global marketplace
A thorough understanding of international business – You'll discover how to take a holistic view of business by factoring in external influences on decision making, such as politics, international law, economic policies and cultural beliefs. Learn how to direct and manage businesses in a multinational environment with different political, economic, financial and regulatory systems.
Knowledge of a specific discipline – Whether you're interested in finance, marketing, accounting or another discipline, you will be able to customize your International MBA program around your interests and gain a fundamental understanding of that subject matter — which you can then build on through further studies or career experiences.
Effective research strategies – As is the case with all SNHU MBA programs, you'll learn how to effectively gather and analyze data and information from a variety of new media resources.
Interpersonal communication skills – Through written and oral presentations, you'll sharpen your ability to connect with people from different cultures and with different perspectives.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of:

the impact of international economic, social and political relationships on corporations.
risk and funding strategies in international monetary relationships.
key issues in identifying developing relationships within international markets.
international trade, commercial policies, and how to improve international competitiveness.
effective negotiation skills for working with people from different cultures and societies.
how to formulate an international business strategy.

Our International MBA curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation of theory and practice, taught by faculty with real-world business experience, in a classroom environment where students get the opportunity to interact and share best practices with peers from more than 80 countries around the world.

Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University is based in Manchester, N.H., with satellite campuses in Portsmouth, Salem and Nashua, and Brunswick, Maine. Our online business programs, offered since 1996, have won several awards over the years, including Best of Business and Best Buy.

Why Choose SNHU’s International MBA?

Focused knowledge: You will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge by selecting a concentration or combining electives that focus on your area of interest. Our 22 MBA concentrations cover a wide variety of business verticals and subjects. Each specialization is made up of three specially selected courses to provide you with comprehensive knowledge in your area of interest.
Affordability - One of the most affordable online or on-campus International MBA programs available today from a respected, private, nonprofit university.
Academic heritage – Southern New Hampshire University was established in 1932 and has been offering online degree programs since 1996. We are one of the leading International Business programs in the U.S., with bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs.
Accreditation - programs are accredited by seven governing agencies, including the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and the European Council for Business Education.
Speed - Graduate in as few as 21 months, with two courses per 11-week term.
Balance - Course work merges theory and practice so you can use tomorrow what you learned in class today.
Faculty - Classes are taught by International business faculty with doctoral degrees and extensive international experience who deliver a dynamic curriculum.
Flexibility - Take course online, on campus, at an off-campus center or any combination thereof. Study full or part time.
Small classes - Generally between 20 and 30 students per course.
Optional overseas study – Participate in an optional two-week summer program studying business practices in countries with emerging markets, such as Russia, China, Brazil, the Czech Republic or Turkey
Research – Use our International Business Modeling Laboratory for quantitative and technical research activities
Unique courses – SNHU offers a unique variety of specialized international business courses.
Alumni – Outstanding networking opportunities your peers and with in-state, national and international alumni groups.

International MBA Curriculum

The International MBA curriculum is built on a 10-course core that is designed to provide academic rigor and the body of knowledge you would expect in a traditional MBA, but with truly international business-focused content. It also provides the flexibility for you to customize your degree with classes that focus on specific topics of interest. Choose to take electives or select a concentration area to complete your International MBA.

Students progress through the core courses and then through an elective or a concentration track. To earn your degree, you will complete 10 International MBA core courses and either three elective business courses or three concentration courses, for a minimum of 13 courses (39 credits).

Those with non-business academic backgrounds may be required to take foundation courses. Students requiring foundation courses often choose the elective option because it provides the added flexibility of using some foundation courses to fulfill their elective requirements. Students choosing the elective option are also able to pursue a graduate certificate in addition to their degree program (typically at a reduced credit load, depending on the electives selected).

Online MBA Curriculum – Core Courses

The 10-course MBA core was developed to help students succeed in today’s competitive and diverse business environment. It provides the functional skill set and broad knowledge base to help you develop business strategies to make you a more effective leader.

ACC 500 Managerial Accounting
FIN 500 Financial Management
QSO 635 International Supply Chain Management
INT 601 Global Entrepreneurship
INT 610 Multinational Corporate Environment
INT 620 Multinational Corporate Finance
INT 640 Multinational Marketing Strategies
INT 650 International Trade and Competitiveness
INT 660 International Negotiations
INT 700 Multinational Business Strategy - Capstone

Online MBA Curriculum – Electives Track

The electives track features three graduate business courses of your choice in addition to the 10-course Online MBA core. SNHU offers hundreds of courses to choose from; students can seek to develop a specific area of expertise or choose a variety of courses to add more breadth to your general management foundation.

Online MBA Curriculum – Concentrations Track

Our Online MBA offers more than 20 career-oriented concentrations, which provide a convenient way to focus your education to your field or a field into which you are seeking to transition. Each three-course concentration was specifically designed to provide depth in a specialized field. Concentration areas:

International MBA Curriculum – Foundation Courses

Some students may be required to take foundation courses as prerequisites for more advanced MBA material. Students with business-related undergraduate degrees typically are exempt from most foundation courses. In many cases, students choosing the electives track are able to apply credit hours from their foundation courses against their elective requirements.

MBA 501 Mathematics and Statistics for Business
MBA 502 Economics for Business
MBA 503 Financial Reporting and Analysis
MBA 610 Business Law
OL 500 Human Behavior in Organizations

Please speak to an admission advisor for more information.

International MBA Admission

The background of students in SNHU MBA programs varies widely. While the majority of students have undergraduate degrees in business, some successful participants have undergraduate degrees in foreign languages, social sciences and natural sciences. Most are employed in a capacity in which an IMBA will provide an academic credential and a body of knowledge that will impact their careers. A common denominator for success is a willingness to appreciate and work with other cultures and to travel overseas.

International MBA acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis. You may apply at any time; most students receive a decision within a few days of submitting all the materials. To apply:

Contact an admission advisor at mba@snhu.edu or 800.207.5325 who can provide you with more information and help you determine which options are right for you.
Complete the SNHU online graduate application.
Submit the $40 application fee online or send a check to SNHU, 33 S. Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101-2626 (application fees are waived for SNHU undergraduate students and members of the military).
Send your undergraduate transcript(s) from the institution(s) where you earned your bachelor’s degree to SNHU, 33 S. Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101-2626. If your transcript is not in English, please send an English translation.
Submit your resume or employment history to the above address.

International MBA Costs and Financial Aid

Working toward a degree is a smart investment in your future - and at SNHU, it’s an affordable one, too. We keep our costs low, and we’ll help you find the best financial assistance solution (including tuition reimbursement, for those who are eligible).

Tuition and Fee Information

Regular Graduate Pricing	Per-Course*	Per-Credit Hour*
Online Degrees/Certificates	$1,881	$627
On Campus Degrees/Certificates	$1,881	$627
Additional Costs: Application Fee ($40), Graduation Fee ($150), Books (course-by-course)
Full-Time Manchester campus students incur the following one-time fees: Computer Fee ($350) & Activity Fee ($300)

For more information, contact:

An admission advisor, at mba@snhu.edu or 800.207.5325, or
A financial aid advisor, at onestop@snhu.edu or 877.455.7648

International Students

International students who require a visa to study in the U.S. should contact our International Admission office at international@snhu.edu or 603.645.9629.