Master of International Business

Peter Raven, PhD, Program Director

No matter where you live, you will see abundant evidence of internationalization. The MIB degree provides solid content and managerial development opportunities ranging from team projects to on-site company consultations. The MIB program prepares each person for active leadership in an increasingly global business world.

In the past two decades, world trade has expanded from $200 billion to $4 trillion. As the global marketplace continues to grow, virtually every company in every industry must face the implications this expansion has on operations at home and abroad. Employees who can navigate through the complexities of the international arena provide a substantial competitive edge for their firms.

The Master of International Business program at Seattle University develops the expertise essential to effective world trade strategy - international aspects of finance and economics, culture, and ethics. The program prepares students through in-depth study on business at home and abroad.

Time to Complete

Part-time students taking two courses per quarter can complete the program in 2 to 3 years.

Full-time students taking 3 courses per quarter can complete the program in 1-1/2 to 2 years.

Students who have had an equivalent course with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better, may be eligible to waive up to seven fundamental business classes.

MIB Degree Requirements

from Seattle University's 2012-2013 Graduate Catalog

Master of International Business - MIB
Minimum credits required for degree: 46-67

I. Preparatory Course Work

Computer Skills
Business Calculus
Business Communications

Computer Skills and Business Calculus must be completed by the end of the first year in the program.  Business Communications must be completed by the end of the first quarter in the program.

II. Leadership & Team Building 

III. Fundamental Business Courses* 

*Students with previous comparable course work with a "B" (3.0) or better have the option of waiving these classes based on self-assessment materials regarding their proficiency. Students without previous course work are required to take these classes.  

IV. Required Core Courses 

V. Electives 

**Up to 12 credit hours. Study Tour courses may be used to satisfy required core courses in some circumstances by permission of the MIB director. If used in this way, the credits will not count toward elective requirements.

VI. Strategy & Synthesis 

VII. Language Proficiency

MIB students must demonstrate intermediate-level oral competency in a foreign language prior to graduation.

VIII. International Experience

MIB students must gain international experience prior to graduation. This requirement can be met in a number of ways.

• Participation in an approved international study tour sponsored by Seattle University or another institution.
• A term or semester studying at an approved academic institution in another country.
• Working professionals who have had an overseas job assignment lasting six months or more.
• International students may also satisfy this requirement by obtaining a two-quarter internship in the United States.

MIB Specializations

Leadership Formation

For information on Learning Goals for this program, click here.