MBA in International Business

You will study the entire master degree in English and, have the opportunity to do it at your own pace with a flexible program.

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Intake

Multiple start dates during the year

Duration

15 months

Credits

45 American credits

Campus

Heidelberg, Madrid, Paris and Online

Language

English

Contact our admissions team to learn more about our available intakes across all campuses.

How to Become a Real Global Business Professional

MBA in International Business

Pursuing an MBA in International Business will open up doors of opportunity and provide the necessary leverage for corporate advancement for executives who can effectively navigate the interests of multinational corporations when dealing with international clients and suppliers. With the right education, you can become an important part of a business team. This 45-credit International Business MBA degree program can be completed within three semesters and a summer session on a full-time basis. This program offers coursework focused on managerial aspects of finance, accounting, marketing, and management. Case studies are designed to prepare students for managerial positions in small businesses as well as large multinational companies.

Business and Finances Job Outlook 2020 – 2030*

  • +8% Expected Growth
  • +750k New jobs demanded
  • Career Areas: Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Investment and Development

* US Market. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

1. Solid Fundamentals

Acquire solid fundamentals and the most important business and communication skills and practices for international markets, to apply them to the real world like a real expert.

2. Learn Through Real Challenges

For this MBA, you will learn through real challenges with international startups, to develop the top most sought-after skills and innovative knowledge.

3. Multi Campus Experiences

Transfer between our 4 international campuses, learning-by-living immersed in multiple international realities, expand your network of contacts and see yourself in other realities.

4. Customized

Choose from different formats and starting dates, apply for an accredited* dual degree (US and European), and experience exponential growth by adding specialization certificates in Top demanded market areas.

  • 100% Global Experience: Study at four different international locations.
  • Reality-Based: Practical learning and challenges with companies and organizations.
  • Interdisciplinary: Business, Digital, Tech, and Sustainability focus.
  • Focused and Flexible: One course per month and multiple formats.
  • Personalized Path: Create your own journey based on your goals and needs.
  • Future-Oriented: Career Services and mentoring programs.
  • International Faculty: Referred professionals that share updated knowledge and challenge students with real cases.
  • Learning Partners: Business partners and organizations to expand community engagement and networking.
  • Personal Advisors: Trusted advocates to support you from day one in reaching your goals.
  • Diverse Community: A multicultural and inclusive community with more than 100 nationalities.

The Real Global Learning Experience

Learn-by-living in different international locations and acquire the knowledge, experiences, skills, and global mindset to become a Smart Global Professional.

Academics

Curriculum*

In this Master, you will acquire solid fundamental knowledge in the main areas of international business. A curriculum updated to the current global reality and with a learning methodology designed to help you learn step by step.

To learn more about studying an international degree based on the US higher education system, go to our "Academics" section on our FAQ page.

Required Core Courses

Program codeSubjectCredits
BA 501Organizational Behavior3
BA 510**Business Economics3
BA 512**Managerial Accounting3
BA 515**Managerial Finance3
BA 523Marketing Management3
BA 529**Multinational Business Management3
BA 537Production and Operations Management3
BA 542** Comprehensive Business Management Seminar 3
BA 589** Methods of Research and Analysis 3
IT 500** Management Information Systems 3
BA 522** International Marketing 3
BA 541 International Corporate Finance 3
BA 544**Human Resources Management3
BA 560**International Business Law3
BA 570Managerial Communications for International Business3

* Curriculum subject to change. Each campus and program may have different requirements and exceptions. 
Additional UoR Final Thesis required if applying for a dual degree. 
** Course with double evaluation system with UoR if applying for dual degree.

High Performance Challenges

Our High-Performace Challenges* constitute a real global growing experience. With a 100% practical methodology they are aimed at developing and consolidating your knowledge and career skills. Work with the challeges of real companies, identify and develop solutions with students from all around the world and go deeper into Lean and Agile methodologies to become a Smart Global Professional.

Focus on Career and Digital Skills

1. Innovative methodologies

Develop the project through innovative methods such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup or Agile that are used in the day-to-day of real companies.

· Design Thinking, to explore the problem and think out of the box. But also to find opportunities and understand user needs.

· Lean Startup, to create the Minimum Viable Product to test the solution while gathering constant feedback from users.

· Agile, to manage the project in a different manner. Working on sprint, adding short term value and always being aligned with the team.

2. Training Platform

ELEVATORFY (Global Business Challenge). 

3. Career Skills Booster

Improve your soft skills such as teamwork, adaptability, leadership, feedback or public presentation.

4. Collaborative Tools

Learn how to use innovative and collaborative tools, used by the most advanced tool organizations such as Customer Journey Map, Empathy Map, Stakeholders or the Canvas Business Model.

5. Expert Mentorships

Have mentors who help you follow the focus of the project, build a solid strategy and keep motivated.

Instructional Delivery

We care about your academic needs. We offer instructional delivery adapted to meet your learning style.

  • Courses are delivered in English and focused on international environments.
  • Our course format consists of studying one subject per month so you can put all your efforts into learning the knowledge and skills of a specific course topic at a time.
  • If you maintain a good Grade Point Average, you may study more than one subject per month and complete your program in less time.
  • Schiller is focused on preparing students for a professional career. Be confident that you will know how to combine theory with practice.
  • You will work collaboratively with classmates on such projects as case studies and prepare presentations with professionals from the field.
  • Our faculty is international and brings a diverse array of professional experience.

Internships

Students fulfilling the MBA are encouraged to seek internship opportunities to support their learning and to gain practical work experience.

Student Profile

If you are...

The only effective way to stand out from the crowd is to have the advantage of being familiar with the world around you. 

Not all international masters are the same, because not all international masters really are so. So, if you have just graduated and are looking to grow exponentially in order to be a true global smart professional, one that breaks away from traditional methods of education, to offer you something more this program is for you!

It's no longer enough to simply stay up to date in the business world, today's most successful senior professionals know they need to hone their international skills to drive real change.

If you are seeking to get out of your comfort zone because you understand the new needs of a globalized world require innovative professionals with entrepreneurial skills this program is for you!

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Cost of the MBA in International Business *

* Standard price not including additional possible scholarship. ** New tuition fee efective as of September start 2022.

Price for European campuses
24,450
Price for Tampa Campus
27,000
Price for Schiller Online (Distance Learning)**
13,500
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