Master of Business Administration in International Business Online
Gain the advantage in an increasingly global marketplace with an MBA in International Business from Pitt State.
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Program Overview
Gain insights into our online MBA in International Business program
The Master of Business Administration in International Business online at Pittsburg State University prepares you for management roles within businesses around the globe.
In this online MBA in International Business program, you will gain a broad base of business knowledge, analytical and management skills, a thorough understanding of international trade and finance, and valuable insights regarding the importance of emerging markets in a global economy. You also learn about globalization and its effects on both developed and developing countries.
Core MBA coursework emphasizes vital business competencies such as management-control systems, quantitative business analysis, leadership issues, strategic management, consumer analytics and quality control tools.
This accredited MBA program emphasizes broad preparation in the competencies required of business executives. Coursework includes quantitative business analysis, financial and marketing strategy, leadership management, and practical experience with case methods or simulations. Pitt State students are well-prepared for the job market—the placement rate for Pitt State graduates is 99%, according to a recent employment data survey conducted by Career Services.
In this international business master’s online program, you will:
- Understand globalization and its effects on developed and developing countries
- Gain foundational knowledge on how to implement management-control systems
- Understand financial strategy, such as financial planning, capital budgeting and cost of capital
- Learn to confidently perform marketing analysis and planning
- Complete an experiential exercise in leadership and team-building
- Practice and master strategic management skills to implement policy
- Benchmark your skills with MBA peers across the world by participating in a program assessment in your capstone course
- Understand globalization and its effects on developed and developing countries
- Gain foundational knowledge on how to implement management-control systems
- Understand financial strategy, such as financial planning, capital budgeting and cost of capital
- Learn to confidently perform marketing analysis and planning
- Complete an experiential exercise in leadership and team-building
- Practice and master strategic management skills to implement policy
- Benchmark your skills with MBA peers across the world by participating in a program assessment in your capstone course
International business career opportunities:
- International Trader
- Multinational Marketing Manager
- Economist
- Global Management Consultant
- Consultant Foreign Exchange Trader
- Trade Specialist
- Import/Export Coordinator
- Iinternational Trade Policy Advisor
- Global Supply Chain Manager
- International Trader
- Multinational Marketing Manager
- Economist
- Global Management Consultant
- Consultant Foreign Exchange Trader
- Trade Specialist
- Import/Export Coordinator
- Iinternational Trade Policy Advisor
- Global Supply Chain Manager
Accreditation
The Gladys A. Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State University is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Accreditation
The Gladys A. Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State University is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
Our budget-friendly tuition can be paid as you go
Pittsburg State University offers affordable tuition prices. Tuition for the international business MBA online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
*Pittsburg State University's tuition rates and fees are reviewed annually by the Kansas Board of Regents and subject to change prior to each new academic year.
Tuition breakdown:
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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MBA – International Business | $399 | $1,197 | $11,970* |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Our application deadlines and class schedules
This MBA program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Get started at PSU—choose the date that works for you.
Please note that all tuition payments are due at 8 a.m. on the day of the Tuition Deadline.
Now enrolling:
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
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Spring 1 | 1/21/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 1/17/25 | 3/7/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/14/25 | 5/2/25 |
Summer | 6/2/25 | 5/19/25 | 5/26/25 | 5/28/25 | 5/30/25 | 7/18/25 |
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Admissions
What to know before applying to the MBA – International Business online
We value your experience. At least three years in a managerial role or a recent Bachelor of Business Administration gives you a foundation for success in the MBA online program from Pittsburg State University, meaning no prerequisites or leveling courses are required regardless of your undergraduate degree specialization. Please review these admission requirements so you can get started on your online MBA in International Business.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or an earned master's or higher professional degree
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher
- No GMAT
Interested students may apply to the online MBA program via one of the following admission tracks:
- Professional Experience
- Submit a resume that demonstrates a minimum of 3 years of substantial, full-time managerial experience. Management experience is defined as managing people, financial resources or customer relationships beyond a basic supervisory level. This also includes military leadership, business owner-managers and entrepreneurs.
- Recent Business Graduate
- Students who have recently earned an undergraduate business degree from a United States accredited university within the last three years prior to the admission decision are eligible to apply to the online MBA program.
- Students nearing completion of their undergraduate
business degree may apply for conditional admission to the online MBA program.
However, they will not be permitted to begin coursework until their official
transcript has been received.
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a regionally accredited institution earned within the last three years.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- With a 2.7-2.9 GPA, your application may be considered with additional support materials requested by the admissions committee.
- Resume
Official Transcripts directly from all colleges/universities attended and other documents should be mailed to:
Pittsburg State University
Graduate and Continuing Studies
ATTN: Janet Miller
1701 South Broadway Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Official electronic transcripts can be emailed to Janet Miller at [email protected]
International Applicants must meet all standard admissions requirements as well as the following:
- Provide official post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended
- Students with foreign transcripts must submit an original course-by-course evaluation by a NACES accredited evaluation agency (ex: WES or ECE)
- English proficiency requirement
- Students must meet one of the following language requirements:
- TOEFL score of 550/79
- IELTS overall band score of 6.5 with no band score below 5.5
- PTE score of 53
- Duolingo score of 110 with no section score below 100
- For admission purposes, tests scores are valid for two years from the date of examination
- English proficiency waivers/exemptions are available for students who meet the following:
- Completion of 24 credit hours at an English-speaking institution/academic program (must be able to be verified by Pittsburg State University staff)
- Students whose native language is English and who is a citizen of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, English-speaking Canada, and some Caribbean islands.
- $35 application fee (the same for all applicants, foreign and domestic)
- A copy of your passport or government issued photo ID could be required to cross check your full, correct legal name
Pittsburg State University reserves the right to request that applicants provide supplemental application materials as needed (i.e., letter of recommendation).
Please note that enrollment in our online program requires unrestricted access to technology such as a computer or laptop, webcam, speakers and microphone. In addition, you will need reliable access to the internet. Extensive firewall limitations, particularly outside the US, may impede your ability to participate in required course activities.
The Pittsburg State online MBA program permits international students to apply and enroll when accepted while residing outside of the United States. The online MBA program is not qualified to admit students who wish to enter the United States through a student visa, nor does it qualify a student for work authorization in the United States, such as in Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs.
Courses
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In order to remain in the MBA in International Business online program, the student must successfully complete (with A/B grade) their first two online courses.
“This program will make me a stronger leader and allow me to use those skills to get into management roles and director roles.”
Paulina Ksiazek
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