International Business
Learn the skills necessary to manage and lead a spectrum of workers, managers, and teams in a global marketplace. Examine the financial implications of conducting business internationally, including how capital investment is undertaken globally and how financial markets and global trade influence investment opportunities. Gain an overview of the effect the world’s financial institutions, such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade Organization (WTO), have on trade, new markets, and exchange and interest rates. Coursework focuses on the development of writing and critical-thinking skills at the doctoral level.
Completion Requirements
- 60 semester credit hours
- Foundation course (3 sem. cr.)
- Core business courses (15 sem. cr.)
- Business strategy course (3 sem. cr.)
- Research methods courses (10 sem. cr.)
- Specialization courses (9 sem. cr.)
- Doctoral studies courses (20 sem. cr.)
- 8 days of academic residency (two 4-day residencies)
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Foundation Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8005 | Foundations for Doctoral Business Administration Studies | 3 |
Core Business Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8110 | Business Operations: Systems Perspectives in Global Organizations | 3 |
| DDBA 8120 | Information Systems: Global Management Strategies and Technologies | 3 |
| DDBA 8130 | Marketing: Strategic Innovation in Globally Diverse Markets | 3 |
| DDBA 8140 | Finance: Fiscal Leadership in a Global Environment – Creating Competitive Responses and Building Corporate Opportunities | 3 |
| DDBA 8150 | Leadership: Building Sustainable Organizations | 3 |
Business Strategy Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8160 | Business Strategy and Innovation | 3 |
Research Methods Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8427 | Applied Research Methods—Qualitative and Quantitative | 3 |
| DDBA 8991 | Qualitative and Case Study Research for Business Analysis | 4 |
| DDBA 8438 | Quantitative Decision-Making for Business Analysis | 3 |
Specialization Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8510 | Seminar in Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| DDBA 8540 | Seminar in International Finance | 3 |
| DDBA 8524 | Seminar in Multicultural Management | 3 |
Doctoral Studies Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8100 | Doctoral Study Mentoring | 0 |
| DDBA 9000 | Doctoral Study Completion (4 credits taken each term for 5 terms) | 20 |
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
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