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:
- Accounting: Barranquitas
Accounting Online: Ponce
- Finance Online: Ponce
- Global Logistics Online: Ponce
- Marketing Online: Ponce
- Human Resources Online: Ponce
Program Goals
The International Business Administration Program has the following goals:
- Expand the development of a competent professional who can provide quality services and be an agent of change in organizations.
- Train professionals interested in expanding their knowledge in the practices of international trade.
- Develop a professional in the investigation, analysis and critical assessment of organizational problems.
Program Objectives
The International Business Administration Program has the following objectives:
- Investigate and analyze international commercial activity.
- Discuss the relevant aspects of cultural diversity and its application in the international tasks and ethics of the profession.
- 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
- Understand the managerial functions in an international environment.
- Understand the historical, economic and cultural background in the international business environment.
- Explain the process of strategic planning and the tools to be used in decision making.
Skills
- Apply the knowledge acquired in the administration and operation of an international organization.
- Use research to optimize managerial functions and strengthen the decision making process.
- Develop strategic plans to achieve competitiveness at the international level.
Attitudes
- Value the profession through an interdisciplinary perspective and effective communication in the organizational context.
- Respect for cultural diversity, ethical principles and social-corporate responsibility.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 5100 | Research in the International Environment | 3 |
| IBAD 5210 | International Information Systems | 3 |
| IBAD 5220 | International Business Marketing | 3 |
| IBAD 5340 | Managerial Economics in International Business Environment | 3 |
| BADM 5040 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BADM 6200 | International Business Finance | 3 |
Specialization Requirements - 15 credits
Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Accounting - 15 credits
Required Courses
Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Finance - 15 credits
Required Courses
Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Global Logistics - 15 credits
Required Courses
Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Marketing - 15 credits
Required Courses
| MKTG 6410 | Integrated Communication in International Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 6420 | Strategic Planning of International Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 6430 | Consuming Behavior at the International Level | 3 |
| MKTG 6440 | Electronic Marketing | 3 |
| SEMI 697_ | Miba Integrating Seminar | 3 |
Specialization Requirements for the Specialization in Human Resources - 15 credits
| BADM 6010 | Human Resources Management in the International Environment | 3 |
| BADM 6415 | International Administration of Salaries, Benefits and Services | 3 |
| BADM 6510 | International Labor Economics | 3 |
| LARE 6410 | Comparative Labor Relations | 3 |
| SEMI 697_ | Miba Integrating Seminar | 3 |
Core Course Requirements - 30 credits
Specialization Requirements for Human Resources - 12 credits
| BADM 6010 | Human Resources Management in the International Environment | 3 |
| BADM 6415 | International Administration of Salaries, Benefits and Services | 3 |
| BADM 6510 | International Labor Economics | 3 |
| LARE 6410 | Comparative Labor Relations | 3 |