Master of Business Administration Degree in International Business (IMBA)
40 Credits (3 per course)
This degree is awarded for completion of eight (8) mandatory core management courses, four (4) elective courses and a Thesis Project. Up to three (6) course credits may be included from prior learning credits.
This advanced management training and organizational leadership training program will greatly augment a student's knowledge in the field of global management. Elective courses allow managerial and leadership students to target areas in which they have a particular interest. Students may also suggest other business management training courses as electives such as Change Management as long as the courses are appropriate to the goals of the student, level of study and in a managerial context and has been approved by their mentor.
Mandatory courses
IMBA01 - Challenges of Globalization (3)
IMBA02 - International Business Strategies and Operations (3)
IMBA03 - International Market Entry Strategies (3)
IMBA04 - International Marketing (3)
IMBA05 - International Tariffs and Agreements (3)
IMBA06 - Intercultural Communications (3)
Elective courses (select four)
IMBA07 - Managing Global Projects (3)
IMBA08 - Theory and Practice of International Relations (3)
IMBA09 - Knowledge Management (3)
IMBA10 - Managing and the Environment (3)
IMBA11 - Managing Information Globally (3)
IMBA12 - Developing Web-based Training (3)
IMBA13 - Marketing in Diverse Business Environments (3)
IMBA14 - Money and Capital Markets (3)
IMBA15 - Sovereignty and International Agreements (3)
IMBA16 - Effective International Business Structures (3)
Mandatory courses are taken first. Electives may then be taken in any order. Click on the course name to go to a descriptive page for that course.
Thesis Project
In lieu of the traditional, stress-producing thesis, Glengarry offers you an alternative - a Thesis Project. Students will take the final papers developed for each of the twelve courses, add a final paper which will form them into a cohesive unit, summarize the knowledge gained from the courses and describe how that knowledge is being applied or will apply to current or future endeavours.
This will be resubmitted in book format including a title page, abstract, table of contents, introduction, nine chapters (one for each of your papers including the final summary), bibleography and any appendices that were part of the original submissions. A well-prepared Thesis Project will earns the final four credits needed to complete the IMBA degree studies.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will attain a well-rounded understanding of the complexities and components of domestic and international management
- They will learn how to participate pro-actively in management
- They will be ready to progress towards executive management
Study Format:
This is a research-based degree program. Not all courses have assigned texts. In many cases, the student will perform research on his/her own as part of the learning process. As this is a distance learning program, students will require considerable self-discipline and the ability to stick to the deadlines they set for themselves.
Students may take more than one course concurrently depending on their workload. If there is a recommended course text, the cost of this is not included in the tuition fee. Clicking on the respective course names above will take you to a descriptive page for each course.
Study guides, assignments and due dates will be posted on the website. Because we operate on an open format basis, assignment dates relate to when a student begins his or her studies rather than to a calendar date. Students and instructors are encouraged to communicate with their mentors by Yahoo / MSN Messenger or email.
Assessment: There are no formal examinations. Students will undertake assignments or case studies in the form of one or more written paper per subject. These will be available online and may be submitted by email. Mentors will give acknowledge receipt of assignments and feedback to students within a week of receiving it. The instructor/mentor will complete an assessment form to ensure that the student has attained a good grasp of the course materials and concepts and is able to coherently write about and apply them. Students receive a copy of the asessment form.
Tuition: Tuition for this graduate program is $5,600USD. We require an initial deposit of $1,200 USD payable upon acceptance for admission into the program. This may be paid by company check/cheque or by secure server through our website. Students in the USA or Canada may also pay by personal check/cheque. Students in other countries may pay by International Money Order or Direct Deposit.
Textbooks are not included in the tuition. Each course page has a description of the course and outlines recommended texts and/or other reading material.
Click here to register for the first course 'Challenges of Globalization' and get started today. If you have questions, please email us.
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