International Business
Master of Science
Focus on global leadership that emphasizes emotional intelligence, organizational transformations and agility, and global connectedness.
- This 10-course (30-credit) program can be completed full-time in 12 months, or choose part-time study.
- Alternative to traditional MBA programs that emphasize traditional management theories and performance matrix.
- Internships (domestic and international) are included in the program.
- Small class sizes, the use of active learning, and a focus on competency development and teamwork ensure that you will be well-positioned for career success.
Highlights
Complete in 12 months full-time
In-person and hybrid classes (partly online)
No GMAT/GRE entrance test required
Program Best Suited For
- Professionals seeking flexible graduate enrollment options
- Recent international or domestic graduates with degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, health and human services, education, and other non-business areas
What to Expect
- Acquire team-building, consulting, and other leadership skills in an experiential environment.
- Benefit from career coaching and advice from Nazareth's Center for Life's Work.
- Develop emotional and leadership competencies.
- Receive individualized personal and professional development to foster career promotion and mobility.
- Build relationships with diverse students in the program from multiple countries.
Why Nazareth?
"My experience at Naz was shaped by the incredibly supportive faculty and staff. As an international student, I found their guidance especially helpful. The practical courses, hands-on learning, and career mentoring provided valuable skills and experience. My goal was a quality education to gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in my career. My degree, including leadership training, has given me the confidence to take on more responsibilities at work and enabled me to contribute effectively to my team and pursue growth opportunities in the tech industry. What’s great about working in marketing for me is the opportunity to be creative while also having a direct impact on a company’s growth.”
— Lada Kozachok ’23G, a marketing specialist at Wilmac Technologies
Value of Your Degree
- With this degree, you are prepared for a wide variety of roles, such as in finance, marketing, operations, general management, and government jobs.
- Management jobs are projected to grow faster than average for all occupations from 2018 to 2028, resulting in about 706,900 new jobs, driven by business creation and expansion, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual wage for management occupations: $116,880 (2023)
Top 30
Rochester, NY ranks in the top 30 major metropolitan areas in the United States for global exports per capita. It is the second-largest export region in New York state.
Affordability
Grants, scholarships, veterans benefits, loans, and undergraduate loan forgiveness are options for paying for this grad degree. Making grad school affordable »
100%
of Nazareth's School of Business and Leadership graduate students in the class of 2024 were employed within six months of graduation.
Curriculum Examples
- The Global Business Environment
- Global Marketing & Buyer Behavior
- Managing Finance in a Global Environment
- Global Leadership Assessment and Development
- Ethics and the Practice of Global Leadership
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Leading Organizational Change in a Global Environment
- Project Management
- Strategic Leadership for a Global Environment
- International Business Internship