Greensboro, NC, Jan. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
The Bryan School of Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is launching an online master’s degree program in international business. The Master of Science in International Business will welcome its inaugural class this fall and is designed to produce world-class leaders who drive organizational performance in an interconnected world. The Bryan School created the master’s degree based on applied international business undergraduate programs that have connected with and are respected by global companies interested in candidates with these skill sets.
"Our new international business program meets the needs of students seeking a specialized education with a focus on global issues, and of businesses seeking employees able to lead global teams,” said Bryan School Dean McRae C. Banks. “Through hands-on, cross-cultural experiences, students will prepare to become exceptional problem solvers in a wide range of international industries. We are excited to be the first such program in the UNC system."
Through both curriculum and experiential learning, the online program is designed to develop business leaders with a global mindset who understand core business concepts.
“We’ve designed the MS in International Business program to foster an interactive dialogue between a diverse group of students and faculty through a global online classroom,” said Dr. Vas Taras, program director for the MS in International Business. “Faculty and students will come together within multicultural teams to learn about international business and solve business problems while operating across borders and across time zones.
The MS in International Business program is focused on organizational behavior and cross-cultural management. Highlights of the program include:
Global business development: Students will gain a strong foundation in the practice of global business. Courses in International Marketing, International Entrepreneurship and International Business Strategy are designed to arm students with the ability to create or transform established businesses in innovative ways to thrive in a complex global environment.
Intercultural immersion: Students will work with faculty and fellow students from extremely diverse backgrounds. Interactions during lectures, discussions, case studies and group projects provide students with exposure to vast viewpoints and help develop their intercultural skills. Courses such as Cross-Cultural Management and Leadership in International Environments will provide students with an appreciation and understanding of how different cultural, economic and political factors drive business.
Experiential learning: A Global Projects course will combine coursework and students’ experiences to solve real-world problems for organizations as part of a global team.
The Bryan School of Business and Economics has been offering graduate-level business education for over 40 years. This new program leverages the school’s strong foundation, the global expertise of faculty, its diverse set of students and advances in technology to offer students meaningful and relevant courses.
The program can be completed in one year full time, or in two years part time. For full eligibility requirements, tuition costs and further details, please visit bryan.uncg.edu/msib.
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About the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with more than 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 masters’ and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About the Bryan School of Business & Economics at UNCG
The Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNC Greensboro is one of the largest business schools in North Carolina, with over 4,000 students in six undergraduate, six graduate, and three PhD programs. The Bryan School holds dual accreditation in business and accounting from AACSB – a distinction held by only 1% of business schools in the world. The Bryan School produces the principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers that communities and organizations need. Learn more at bryan.uncg.edu.