A global perspective on economics and business

Gain insight into the global business environment and an international perspective on economic topics, including trade theory, international financial policy and emerging markets. With DePaul’s MBA concentration in International Business, you’ll be prepared to navigate effectively as a manager in a complex and ever-changing global business environment through a multidisciplinary curriculum.

Love to travel? You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a short-term study abroad seminar to study a country’s economy, business practices and culture. Previous classes have traveled to China, India, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile and Mexico.

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Study in a hub of international business activity

As a global city, Chicago is intrinsically linked to the world economy. Not only is Chicago the diplomatic center of the Midwest, major global corporations have their headquarters or U.S. offices in the Chicago area, such as Walgreens Boots Alliance, Mondelez International, AbbVie, Caterpillar, McDonald’s, Motorola and Aon.

Application Deadlines

Enrollment Quarter	Domestic Student Deadline	International Student Deadline
Fall	August 15	August 15
Winter	December 1	October 1
Spring	March 1	February 1
Summer	June 1	April 1

Admission Requirements

Submit an online application, essay, résumé, official transcripts and letters of recommendation.

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Required Courses

You’ll take 11 MBA core course?s, five electives and four courses in international topics.

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No.33

DePaul was ranked no. 33 among MBA in International Business programs in North America by Eduniversal (2019).

 

$85k

The median reported salary for MBA graduates was $85,000.

Internationally respected faculty

Study the interconnectedness of our global economy and travel with renowned professors like Tom Mondschean, who is also an economic research consultant for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He leads an annual study abroad trip to Ireland; his most recent seminar focused on Brexit’s impact on the global economy and included excursions to Dublin and Belfast.

Alumni Network

You’ll be connected to a worldwide network of more than 195,500 DePaul alumni, including International Business professionals in a variety of industries. Network with alumni working at notable companies and organizations such as Accuen, Towers Watson, Baker & McKenzie, DC Fiscal Policy Institute and Worldwide Orphanage Relief Coalition.

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Flexible formats to work with any lifestyle

Full-time Day MBA for early-career professionals or career changers. Classes offered during the day.
Evening MBA for established professionals in need of flexibility. Classes are in the evenings.

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Scholarships

Graduate school is an investment in your future. Kellstadt awarded more than $3 million to incoming students last year. Learn more about scholarship opportunities available to you.

International Business MBA Admission Requirements

• Application & fee
• Essay
• Letter of recommendation
• Resume
• Test optional – GMAT/GRE Scores (submission is optional)
• Interview (Full-time MBA only)
• International student admission requirements: Click here.

Submit your online application and the $60 application fee

An essay explaining your interest in the program and your professional goals is required.

The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business requires official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions. The admission committee reserves the right to request official transcripts from universities where an applicant attended but did not complete a degree. Please note that not submitting all transcripts where courses have been completed could impact course waivers.

Full-time MBA applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a current or previous employer. Submit the letter through the online application or kgsb@depaul.edu. Be sure to include the name of the recommender and applicant's name on the letter.? ?

All MBA applicants must also submit a professional resume that summarizes their work experience and educational background.??

Interviews are required only for applicants to the Full-time MBA program. The admission committee may require applicants to other programs to schedule an interview if necessary.

Deadlines

To ensure that you will be able to enroll in the quarter of your choice, we recommend that you apply by these dates:

Enrollment Quarter	Domestic Student Deadline	International Student Deadline
Fall	August 15	June 15
Winter	December 1	October 15
Spring	March 1	January 15
Summer	June 1	April 15

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Concentration Requirements

The International Business concentration will prepare you to navigate effectively as a manager in a complex and ever-changing global business environment. With the increasing interdependence of national economies and the growth of global enterprises, understanding international business frameworks and issues is vital to decision-makers. Through a multidisciplinary curriculum that includes accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing courses, you will have a chance to explore how businesses can manage the development of international commerce. 

This program provides:

• A global approach to macroeconomics and microeconomic topics, including trade theory, international financial policy and emerging markets, as well as insight into the global business environment.
• An understanding of the international economic and socio-cultural issues vital to decision-makers.
• Basic theory and knowledge of the current issues in international economics, accounting, finance, marketing and management.
• The opportunity to gain international exposure outside of the classroom through a study abroad business seminar. This seminar provides an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge beyond the classroom and gain exposure to other cultures. Seminars are typically one-to-three weeks long and are scheduled to coincide with breaks between quarters in the academic calendar.?? 

Course Requirements

To complete this concentration, students must complete four courses from the following:
 

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
Select four from the following:		16
ACC 557	GLOBAL STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
ECO 503	GLOBAL ECONOMY
ECO 557	INTERNATIONAL TRADE THEORY & POLICY
ECO 558	INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS
FIN 557	INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
IB 750	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINAR I
MGT 557	INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
MKT 557	INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
MKT 558	MARKETING ACROSS CULTURES: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
MKT 559	EMERGING MARKETS

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