MS in International Business

Build a Career Without Borders

Develop the global perspective, cross-cultural leadership skills, and strategic expertise to succeed in international business. UNCG’s 100% online MS in International Business combines collaborative, real-world learning with the flexibility to earn your degree in as little as one year.

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30 Credits | 100% Online | Full-Time or Part-Time | 2 Optional Concentrations
Why the UNCG MSIB?

Think Globally. Lead Confidently.

Build the skills to navigate international markets, work across cultures, and solve business challenges that extend beyond borders.

Global Business Expertise

Explore international strategy, cross-cultural management, and the forces shaping global organizations.

Real-World International Collaboration

Work with diverse teams on applied business challenges through collaborative projects and experiential learning opportunities such as X-Culture.

A Degree Built Around Your Goals

Choose electives or pursue a concentration in Human Resources or Global Sustainability to develop expertise aligned with your interests.

The UNCG Advantage

Global Ambition. A Degree Designed Around You.

Gain the skills to navigate international business with an online graduate program built around flexibility, specialization, and real-world application.

30

Credit Hours

Develop global business expertise through a focused curriculum that can be completed in as little as one year.

100%

Online

Learn from wherever you are, with full-time and part-time pathways that fit your schedule.

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Top 1% of Business Schools Worldwide

Accredited in both business and accounting

Build a Connected World.

Bring a Global Lens to Business

Explore international business through diverse perspectives, focused coursework, and collaborative learning.

Intercultural Learning

Learn alongside students from diverse backgrounds, gaining fresh perspectives on how culture influences global business decisions and professional relationships.

Shape Your Expertise

Tailor your degree to your career goals through focused study in Human Resources or Global Sustainability, building expertise in your chosen field.

Practical Collaboration

Apply international business concepts to real-world challenges through collaborative projects that strengthen your critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN

Your Degree. Your Schedule.

Earn your MS in International Business entirely online, with full-time and part-time options designed around different professional and personal commitments.

ONLINE, FULL-TIME

Average completion: 12 months

  • Accelerated path to earning your master’s degree
  • Focused, full-time course load
  • Build global business expertise on a faster timeline
  • Ideal for students ready to prioritize graduate study and advance their careers
ONLINE, PART-TIME

Approximately 20 months

  • Manageable course load designed for working professionals
  • Continue your career while earning your degree
  • Balance coursework with professional and personal commitments
  • Develop global business expertise without stepping away from work

MS in International Business Curriculum

Build a foundation in international business, then shape your studies with electives.

Complete 21 core credits and 9 elective credits.

30

Total Credit Hours

21

Core Credit Hours

9

Elective Credit Hours

Career Ready

Turn Global Perspective Into Career Opportunity

International business skills can support careers across global operations, strategy, supply chains, human resources, and business development. Prepare to collaborate across cultures and address challenges in internationally connected organizations.

Career Support Includes:

  • Personalized career coaching
  • Resume and LinkedIn reviews
  • Interview preparation
  • Employer and alumni networking
Career Impact

Where UNCG MSIB Graduates Have Been Hired

From Fortune 500 companies to growing regional employers, Bryan MSIB graduates are making an impact across industries.

Amazon
Chick-fil-a
Fastenal
Fedex
Fidelity
Lidl
Nasdaq
Northwestern Mutual
Syngenta
Volvo

UNCG MSIB graduates have advanced into roles including Operations Manager, Assistant Director of International Student Engagement, Director of People and Culture, HR Generalist, Senior Employee Relations Specialist, Territory Sales Manager, Military Intelligence Officer, Vice President of Admissions & Enrollment, Director of International Sales, Global Product Manager, International Marketing Manager, and Business Development Manager.

Career Outcomes

UNCG’s MS in International Business prepares graduates to pursue opportunities across global business, international operations, management, and cross-cultural collaboration. Over the past five years, 89.4% of MSIB graduates were employed within six months of graduation, demonstrating strong employment outcomes across international business career paths.

89%

5-year average employment rate
(2021-2025)

Understanding Our MSIB Outcomes
The employment rate reflects a five-year average through the 2024–2025 reporting year, based on Bryan School First Destination data.

Student Perspectives

See the MSIB Experience Through Their Eyes

Ask current students about coursework, balancing commitments, and their experience at Bryan.

Connect with a Graduate Student Ambassador.

The MSIB Curriculum

Build Your Foundation. Find Your Focus.

Develop the knowledge to evaluate international markets, lead across cultures, and respond to changes in global business. The 30-credit curriculum combines 21 core credits with nine elective credits. Shape your studies through electives or pursue an optional concentration in Human Resources or Global Sustainability.

CORE COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Explore global business, international strategy, cross-cultural management, and AI and digital transformation. Apply your learning through an International Collaboration Project, with additional coursework in human resources and sustainability.

  • BUS 615: Global Business
    Explore how economic, political, cultural, and institutional factors shape business operations and decision-making in international markets.
  • BUS 617: International Strategy
    Learn how organizations develop and implement strategies to compete, grow, and succeed in global markets.
  • BUS 618: International Collaboration Project
    Gain hands-on experience working with students from around the world on real international business challenges through the X-Culture project.
  • BUS 622: Cross-Cultural Management
    Develop the skills to communicate, collaborate, and lead effectively across cultures in today’s global workplace.
  • BUS 627: Global Human Resource Management
    Explore strategies for managing international workforces, navigating cultural differences, and supporting employees across global organizations.
  • BUS 628: Global Sustainability Management
    Examine how businesses integrate sustainability into global operations, strategy, and decision-making.
  • BUS 629: AI and Digital Transformation of Global Business
    Discover how artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies are transforming international business strategies, operations, and competition.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONCENTRATION

Develop expertise in managing people and workplace practices across international business environments. Explore global human resource management while building knowledge relevant to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification examinations.

Complete at least three of the following courses for nine concentration credits:

  • BUS 624: Global Workforce Performance Management
    Learn how organizations evaluate employee performance, improve productivity, and manage workforce effectiveness across international business environments.
  • BUS 625: Training and Development of Human Resources
    Explore how to identify employee development needs, design effective training programs, and strengthen organizational performance.
  • BUS 626: Sustainable Organizational Development
    Develop strategies for leading organizational change, improving employee engagement, and building sustainable, high-performing workplaces.
  • BUS 627: Global Human Resource Management
    Examine the challenges of managing international workforces, navigating cultural differences, and developing effective global HR strategies.

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY CONCENTRATION

Explore how organizations incorporate sustainability into global strategy and organizational change. Apply your learning to a sustainability-focused international collaboration project.

Complete the following courses for nine concentration credits:

  • BUS 618: International Collaboration Project
    Collaborate with students around the world on real-world international business challenges, with a focus on sustainability through the X-Culture project.
  • BUS 626: Sustainable Organizational Development
    Explore how organizational leadership, employee engagement, and responsible business practices contribute to long-term organizational sustainability.
  • BUS 628: Global Sustainability Management
    Examine how global businesses integrate environmental, social, and economic sustainability into their strategies and operations.

BUILD YOUR OWN ELECTIVE FOCUS

Students who do not pursue a concentration can choose electives aligned with their professional interests. Options include international marketing, negotiations, innovation, project management, supply chain management, and artificial intelligence.

Work with your program advisor to coordinate core, elective, and concentration requirements within your degree plan.

Global Collaboration Through X-Culture

Put your international business knowledge into practice through X-Culture, an experiential learning initiative integrated into the MS in International Business curriculum.

Working in global virtual teams, you’ll collaborate with students from different countries to tackle real-world business challenges. Along the way, you’ll develop cross-cultural communication, international teamwork, and problem-solving skills that are valuable in today’s global workplace.

Learn more at X-Culture.

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MSIB Tuition and Program Costs

These estimated program costs include tuition and fees based on the 2026-2027 Graduate Tuition and Fee Schedule and do not include the cost of housing or student health insurance. Visit csh.uncg.edu for more detailed information. Tuition and fees vary depending on the program track pursued and the number of credit hours taken each semester. 

Online Full-Time
In-State

$15,500

Outside-of-NC

$24,000

Out-of-State

$39,500

Full-time estimate assumes 1½ years.

Online Part-Time
In-State

$16,500

Outside-of-NC

$26,000

Out-of-State

$43,000

Part-time estimate assumes 2½ years.

Students may complete the program in as little as one year of full-time study. Tuition estimates reflect typical enrollment patterns, with full-time students averaging approximately 1.5 years to complete the program.
The Outside-of-NC rate applies to online students outside North Carolina; Out-of-State applies to nonresidents studying within North Carolina. Estimates exclude housing and student health insurance.

FAQs

Questions About the UNCG MSIB

Find answers about the MSIB program below.

The Master of Science in International Business (MSIB) at UNC Greensboro is a 30-credit, fully online graduate degree offered by the Bryan School of Business and Economics. Students develop skills in international strategy, cross-cultural management, and global business collaboration.

Yes. The UNCG MS in International Business is offered 100% online, with full-time and part-time study options. Students can earn their degree without relocating to Greensboro.

Students can complete the program in 12 months of full-time study or approximately 20 months (5 semesters) of part-time study. Your completion timeline depends on your course load, course availability, and individual study plan.

Yes. The online, part-time option allows students to pursue graduate study while maintaining professional and personal commitments. The graduate recruitment team can help you understand course expectations and discuss a study plan that fits your schedule.

No. UNCG’s MS in International Business welcomes applicants with bachelor’s degrees in business and other academic fields. Applicants must meet UNCG Graduate School and MSIB admissions requirements.

You’ll study how organizations operate, compete, and collaborate across international markets. The curriculum covers international business strategy, cross-cultural management, global sustainability, global human resource management, and AI and digital transformation.

You’ll also gain practical experience working with international teams through the X-Culture project.

The 30-credit program includes 21 credits of core coursework and 9 credits of electives, allowing you to focus on Human Resources, Global Sustainability, or other approved areas of interest. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in an international study abroad experience through MBA 745.

Students may pursue an optional concentration in Human Resources or Global Sustainability. Students can also complete the degree without a concentration, using electives to shape their studies around their interests and career goals.

Yes. Students work with diverse teams on applied business challenges through collaborative projects and experiential learning opportunities such as X-Culture. These experiences help students practice working across cultures and applying international business concepts.

The degree develops skills relevant to international operations, global procurement, business development, human resources, management, and strategy. UNCG MSIB alumni have worked for employers including Amazon, Fastenal, FedEx, Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq, Syngenta, and Volvo. Career opportunities depend on each graduate’s experience, interests, and qualifications.

Bryan School career support includes personalized career coaching, resume and LinkedIn reviews, interview preparation, and employer and alumni networking. Students can use these resources to explore career options and prepare for their next professional step.

Estimated tuition and fees vary by residency, physical location during online study, and enrollment pace. The tuition section on this page outlines full-time and part-time estimates. The Outside-of-NC rate applies to online students located outside North Carolina, while the Out-of-State rate applies to nonresidents studying within North Carolina. Graduate recruitment can help you identify the applicable category.

The program admits students for fall, spring, and summer entry. Priority and final application deadlines are:

  • Fall: March 1 priority deadline; June 15 final deadline.
  • Spring: October 15 priority deadline; November 15 final deadline.
  • Summer: March 1 priority deadline; April 1 final deadline.

Applying by the priority deadline provides earlier consideration for scholarship and financial aid opportunities, advising, and course selection.

Contact the Bryan School graduate recruitment team using the contact information on this page to discuss the curriculum, admissions, costs, and study options. You can also connect with an MSIB Graduate Student Ambassador to ask about coursework and the student experience.

The UNCG MS in International Business welcomes applicants from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, including recent college graduates and experienced professionals. An undergraduate business degree is not required, and students entering the program typically have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Professional experience: Both recent graduates and working professionals are encouraged to apply. The program is designed for students at different stages of their careers.

Entrance exams: The GMAT and GRE are not required.

Other requirements include:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent international qualification
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement
  • A current résumé
  • An online application and application fee

International applicants may have additional requirements, including evidence of English language proficiency.

Yes. The UNCG MSIB emphasizes experiential learning through international collaboration, business case studies, and projects with organizations.

Students develop practical consulting and cross-cultural teamwork skills through BUS 618: International Collaboration Project, working with peers from different countries to address real-world business challenges.

Additional experiential options include BUS 696: Organizational Internship, listed among the program’s elective courses, and MBA 745: Experience Business Abroad. Course availability and elective selections may vary.

Ready when you are

MSIB Application Deadlines

Start the MS in International Business in the fall, spring, or summer. Apply by the priority deadline for earlier consideration for scholarships and financial aid, advising, and course selection.

Fall Term (Begins in August)
Priority Deadline

March 1

Final Deadline

June 15

Spring Term (Begins in January)
Priority Deadline

October 15

Final Deadline

November 15

Summer Term (May & June)
Priority Deadline

March 1

Final Deadline

April 1

Contact Us

Have questions about the MS in International Business? Connect with our graduate recruitment team to learn more about the program, admissions, and your next steps.

Jennifer Chapman

Jennifer Kiger Chapman

Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment
Phone: 336-334-4657
Bryan 301K
Jennifer-BryanGrad@uncg.edu

Savannah Martin

Savannah Martin

Graduate Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 336-334-4657
Bryan 301F
Savannah-BryanGrad@uncg.edu

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