Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

International Business Administration (MIBA) Requirements

The Master of International Business Administration (MIBA) is a program applied to the administration of resources and organizational assets in the local and international environment. The program promotes the analysis of management components and functions in the international context. Its purpose is to develop leaders through research, critical thinking, problem solving and strategic business planning. It contributes to the development of administrative skills that help to identify new business opportunities in the specialties of Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Global Logistics.

The campuses authorized to offer the specializations of this Program are:

  1. Accounting: Barranquitas

    Accounting Online: Ponce

  2. Finance Online: Ponce
  3. Global Logistics Online: Ponce
  4. Marketing Online: Ponce
  5. Human Resources Online: Ponce

Program Goals

The International Business Administration Program has the following goals:

  1. Expand the development of a competent professional who can provide quality services and be an agent of change in organizations.
  2. Train professionals interested in expanding their knowledge in the practices of international trade.
  3. Develop a professional in the investigation, analysis and critical assessment of organizational problems.

Program Objectives

The International Business Administration Program has the following objectives:

  1. Investigate and analyze international commercial activity.
  2. Discuss the relevant aspects of cultural diversity and its application in the international tasks and ethics of the profession.
  3. Assess the roles of the manager in strategic planning, economic trends and decision making in an international framework.

Competencies Profile of Graduates

Upon completion of their professional training, the graduate will demonstrate specialized skills in dimensions of knowledge, skills and attitudes, as indicated below:

Knowledge

  1. Understand the managerial functions in an international environment.
  2. Understand the historical, economic and cultural background in the international business environment.
  3. Explain the process of strategic planning and the tools to be used in decision making.

Skills

  1. Apply the knowledge acquired in the administration and operation of an international organization.
  2. Use research to optimize managerial functions and strengthen the decision making process.
  3. Develop strategic plans to achieve competitiveness at the international level.

Attitudes

  1. Value the profession through an interdisciplinary perspective and effective communication in the organizational context.
  2. Respect for cultural diversity, ethical principles and social-corporate responsibility.
  3. Recognize the importance of continued education in the practice of their profession.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established in the Graduate Catalog, students who aspire to this master's degree must meet the following program requirements:

  1. Students who request a major in Marketing, Global Logistics, and Human Resources must have approved with a minimum of "C" three (3) credits in economics, three (3) credits in statistics and three (3) credits in accounting.
  2. Students applying for Accounting and Finance majors must have approved with a minimum of "C" three (3) credits in economics, three (3) credits in statistics, three (3) credits in finance and six (6) credits in finance.
  3. Demonstrate command of the language in English and Spanish. This includes the ability to interpret professional material and to express oneself appropriately in written form in one of the two languages

Requirements for the Master in International Business Administration

(For the Specializations in Accounting, Finance, Global Logistics, Marketing and Human Resources)

Core Course Requirements 18 credits
Specialization Requirements 15 credits
Total 33 credits

 

 

Core Course Requirements - 18 credits

IBAD 5100Research in the International Environment

3

IBAD 5210International Information Systems

3

IBAD 5220International Business Marketing

3

IBAD 5340Managerial Economics in International Business Environment

3

BADM 5040Accounting for Managers

3

BADM 6200International Business Finance

3

Specialization Requirements - 15 credits

Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Accounting - 15 credits

Required Courses
ACCT 6410International Accounting

3

ACCT 6420International Financial Statements and their Analysis

3

ACCT 6430Advanced Internal Auditing

3

ACCT 6440Forensic Accounting

3

SEMI 697_Miba Integrating Seminar

3

Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Finance - 15 credits

Required Courses
BADM 5190Corporate Finance

3

FINA 6310International Financial Administration

3

FINA 6420International Financial Markets

3

FINA 6430International Analysis of Investments Portfolio

3

SEMI 697_Miba Integrating Seminar

3

Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Global Logistics - 15 credits

Required Courses
GLLO 6100Introduction to Global Logistics

3

GLLO 6200Technology for Global Logistics

3

GLLO 6300Security in the Global Value Chain

3

GLLO 6400Advanced Global Logistics

3

SEMI 697_Miba Integrating Seminar

3

Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Marketing - 15 credits

Required Courses
MKTG 6410Integrated Communication in International Marketing

3

MKTG 6420Strategic Planning of International Marketing

3

MKTG 6430Consuming Behavior at the International Level

3

MKTG 6440Electronic Marketing

3

SEMI 697_Miba Integrating Seminar

3

Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Human Resources - 15 credits

BADM 6010Human Resources Management in the International Environment

3

BADM 6415International Administration of Salaries, Benefits and Services

3

BADM 6510International Labor Economics

3

LARE 6410Comparative Labor Relations

3

SEMI 697_Miba Integrating Seminar

3

Core Course Requirements - 30 credits
IBAD 5100Research in the International Environment

3

IBAD 5110International Strategic Administration

3

IBAD 5210International Information Systems

3

IBAD 5320Global Business Environment

3

IBAD 5410International Distribution

3

IBAD 6971Special Project in International Business Administration

3

BADM 5040Accounting for Managers

3

BADM 5190Corporate Finance

3

BADM 6390Global Marketing

3

BADM 6780The Manager in an International Economy

3

Specialization Requirements for Human Resources - 12 credits
BADM 6010Human Resources Management in the International Environment

3

BADM 6415International Administration of Salaries, Benefits and Services

3

BADM 6510International Labor Economics

3

LARE 6410Comparative Labor Relations

3