Joy Nolan

"I went back to school in order to make a career change. I found exactly what I needed at Plymouth State University. I'm getting my Master in Education Counseling/Human Relations with a post baccalaureate certificate in Organizational Communications. Having my M.Ed. with an MBA concentration will help to make me more marketable."

International Business

A Unique International MBA Experience

The new degree is the result of a collaboration between Plymouth State University and Babes-Bolyai University—Universitatea Babeş-Bolyai (UBB)—of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. UBB is one of the largest, most reputable and dynamic higher education institutions in Romania, with more than 45,000 students and 1,700 faculty members.

The online MBA degree with a certificate in International Business delivers a rich, multi-cultural learning experience paired with a rigorous curriculum and diverse faculty. Taught entirely in English, the degree is one of the few ACBSP-accredited MBA programs that reach across borders without the complications of international travel.

The 10-course format provides a succinct foundation in business, as well as a rich international business perspective. The degree program is grounded in online collaboration-based courses that draw on knowledge and experience of U.S. and non-U.S. students. Courses are taught alternatively by PSU and UBB professors; the diverse backgrounds and experiences of both professors and students create productive and lasting international learning exchanges.

The MBA degree with a certificate in International Business is designed to fit the needs of both professionals and individuals making the transition to the business world, with courses offered sequentially over two years of studies.

A Student-Oriented Learning Model

The online cohort format supports the creation of a cross-cultural learning community, as students from around the world will be invited to apply for admission. The international cohort model will consist of U.S. and non-U.S. students who will progress simultaneously through the degree program, participating in coursework, projects, and online discussions.

Designed for aspiring professionals in management or staff positions in both businesses and public institutions the MBA with a certificate in International Business provides a substantial foundation for a career in a local or multi-national enterprise. Successful graduates will be well prepared to assume functional management positions at a senior level in organizations engaged in international trade. This would include senior level positions in finance, sales, marketing, operations management, supply chain management, human resources, and product management.

Program of Study

The program's 10-courses are offered in the following sequence. Students can be admitted to the program throughout the various courses in the sequence.

Required Courses
BU 5220 Legal Environment of Business* - 3 credits
BU 5700 Marketing Techniques* - 3 credits
BU 5190 Accounting for Managers - 3 credits
BU 5110 Managing Organizational Behavior* - 3 credits
BU 5210 Economic Analysis - 3 credits
BU 5120 Financial Analysis and Decision Making - 3 credits
BU 5510 Operations Management - 3 credits
BU 5630 PT: International Business* - 3 credits
EC 5615 Global Economics* - 3 credits
BU 5720 Seminar in Executive Management - 3 credits

*Courses required for the International Business Certificate

Total for MBA with a Certificate in International Business - 30 credits

Contact Information and Program Advisors

International/non-U.S. students interested in pursuing the MBA with a certificate in International Business should contact Dr. Roxana Wright for information regarding tuition and the admissions process.

Dr. Roxana Wright
Assistant Professor of Management
Graduate Program Advisor, Partnership with Universitatea Babeş-Bolyai
(603) 535-2790, e-mail the advisor

All U.S. students contact:

Craig Zamzow MBA, CSBC
Graduate Program Coordinator
Director of the Small Business Institute
(603) 535-3020, e-mail the coordinator