Masters in International Business

Prepare to enter a rapidly changing global business environment and make an impact from day one with our one-year Masters in International Business degree.

Introduction

Masters in International Business at Hult

Gain a deep, practical understanding of global business, get on-the-ground international experience, and tailor your degree to your own interests and goals.

With business at its core, your degree has been designed so that you learn to work in cross-cultural teams, develop your unique leadership skills, and understand how you can shape the future.

From September 2020, Masters In International Business students will have the option to follow a STEM track within their program in order to qualify for three years’ OPT (Optional Practical Training) in the US after graduation. You’ll specialize in either finance or business analytics, and add one further elective to your studies in order to graduate with a STEM degree. Once complete, you’ll be fully skilled to join a global marketplace that’s actively looking for future-ready graduates.

Program overview

For:
Graduates with less than three years’ work experience

Home campus options:
Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai

Rotation campus options:
Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, Shanghai, New York

Length of program:
11 months

Potential careers:
– Consultant
– Business Analyst
– Associate Product Manager
– Market Research Assistant
– Product Research Analyst
– Marketing Analyst
– Financial Analyst
– Auditor

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#17

Masters in Management Ranking, The Economist, 2019.

#64

Masters in Management Ranking, Financial Times, 2019.

87%

of Hult masters grads were employed within three months of graduation.*

for Geographical diversity, The Economist, 2019.

*Based on Class of 2018.

Read the Hult 2019 Masters Global Careers Report

Curriculum

Gain a broad understanding in all areas of international business and insight into key business concepts. This one-year masters program prepares you for jobs in an array of fields, and provides the ideal foundation before further specialization.

You can also customize your degree with a wide range of electives and specialize by concentrating your electives in marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, business analytics, or disruptive technology. Electives can be taken at any of Hult's global campus locations.

Female Masters International Business Students | Hult

“While the academics are rigorous, the tough, condensed year is balanced by supportive teaching and staff who are invested in your success.”

Esau White, American, Dual Degree: Masters in International Business, Masters in Business Analytics, Class of 2019

Methodology

At Hult, you'll go beyond business to learn about the world, the future, and yourself through a practical approach that is embedded into the student experience and the curriculum.

Immersed in diversity
Join classmates of more than 145 nationalities, speaking more than 120 languages as you learn about the world and how to work across cultures.
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Learn by doing
Put theory into practice and gain firsthand experience throughout your degree by working in diverse teams to solve real-world problems.
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Lead with confidence
Develop deep self-awareness through self-assessments and skills diagnostics, and continually improve through practice, coaching, and peer feedback.
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Shape the future
Learn to thrive in a time of constant change, understand the technologies driving it, and how you can harness their power to shape the future.
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Courses and electives

Develop a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts of global business and prepare for an international career across a range of roles and industries with core courses in finance, marketing, operations, leadership, and strategy in the context of a rapidly changing international business landscape. Your electives enable you to tailor your program to suit you.

Immersion

Your program begins with a total immersion in Hult’s uniquely practical approach to education. Get to know your subject area, yourself, and your classmates, through intensive workshops, lectures, and challenges. Leadership I is also included in Immersion. You’ll focus on developing a “growth mindset” and what we describe as the “Hult DNA”. It’s a firm foundation from which to build your personal development plan and understand your strengths and needs.

SEPTEMBER

Core Program

Leadership I

Develop a “growth mindset”, and what we call the “Hult DNA”, through dynamic simulations and activities, as you learn to understand, apply, and diagnose indemand competencies in a repeatable development process.

Leadership II

Building on the topics introduced in Leadership I, focus will be on communication, presentation, and influencing skills; conflict management and negotiation; and self-awareness and personal understanding, developed in highly participant-centered sessions.

Data & Decisions

Gain perspective on what research, data collection, and analysis can contribute to the decisions and priorities of business decision makers. Learn how to conduct original quantitative research, interpret findings accurately and appropriately, and apply critical quantitative analysis.

Financial Management

Learn to discuss financial policy in a global economy. Objectives include understanding the time value of money, the nature of financial markets, the cost of capital, and the valuation of stocks and bonds.

Marketing

Marketing is the interface between company and marketplace. Gain an overview of what marketing is, the tools marketers use, and the processes involved in the creation and development of products.

Accounting

Grasp the concepts and practices of financial and managerial accounting behind a firm’s economic transactions and learn to work within the framework of accepted accounting principles, both U.S. and international.

Global Economics

Explore, discuss, and critique key concepts, frameworks, and cycles in the global economy. Study principles and theories of both microeconomics and macroeconomics and develop a deeper understanding of business cycles, booms, and busts.

Global Strategy

Develop a deep understanding of the challenges faced by today’s top corporate management when implementing corporate and global strategy. Focus on the craft and the opportunities while building sharp analytical skills.

Project Planning & Execution

Project management skills are the most in-demand in today’s employment market. Learn to balance the demands of time, quality, scope, and cost inherent in any project while considering the interests of all stakeholders.

SEPTEMBER - APRIL

Capstone Experience

The capstone to your core program delves deep into the techniques and technology being used to innovate business for the future and pushes you to apply everything you have learned so far in your capstone challenge.

APRIL

Electives

Customize your degree with a wide range of electives offered at Hult campus locations across the globe

MAY - JULY

*Course titles and sequencing are subject to change.

Download a brochure for more information on our Masters in International Business courses and electives

Dual Degree

Specialize your expertise when you earn a one-year Masters in International Business and a second masters degree in as little as 18 months of accelerated study. Graduate with two masters degrees and stand out even further in today’s highly competitive global marketplace.

For your second masters degree choose from any of the following at our U.S. campuses:

Masters in International Marketing (Offered in Boston)

Masters in Finance (Offered in Boston)

Masters in Business Analytics (Offered in San Francisco)

Masters in Disruptive Innovation (Offered in San Francisco)

Locations

Global campus locations

Study across multiple campuses in one year and gain a truly global perspective. Start your program in San Francisco, Boston, London, or Dubai then take your electives at any of Hult's six global campuses. You’ll study alongside students from over 145 nationalities and graduate with a global network in place.

San Francisco

Boston

London Graduate

Dubai

Fees

Fees and financial support

We recognize that your masters degree is an important investment and will work closely with you during the application process to find the best options to fund your program. With an intensive one-year program, you’ll start reaping the benefits of your degree quickly, resulting in an early return on your investment.

Billed Cost of Attendance for 2020 - 2021

Program Fee*

London GBP

£34,000

Boston USD

$47,500

San Francisco USD

$49,500

Dubai AED

AED 171,000

Insurance Coverage**

London GBP

£980

Boston USD

$2,650

San Francisco USD

$2,650

Dubai AED

AED 6,000

Library Materials***

London GBP

£420

Boston USD

$525

San Francisco USD

$525

Dubai AED

AED 1,925

Estimated Expenses****

Housing

London GBP

£13,000

Boston USD

$17,000

San Francisco USD

$18,000

Dubai AED

AED 50,000

Living

London GBP

£8,000

Boston USD

$11,000

San Francisco USD

$12,000

Dubai AED

AED 28,000

Books and Course Materials*****

London GBP

£700

Boston USD

$1,000

San Francisco USD

$1,000

Dubai AED

AED 4,000

Dual Degree Program Fees

Program Fee

Boston USD

$27,000

San Francisco USD

$27,000

Insurance Coverage**

Boston USD

$1,775

San Francisco USD

$1,775

Library Materials***

Boston USD

$525

San Francisco USD

$525

Application fee: $150 USD

* A non-refundable Confirmation Deposit counts toward the Annual Program Fee.

** Insurance provider varies by campus location.

*** Library includes cases, articles and other licensed materials.

**** Amounts are based on market benchmarks and exchange rates at the time of print and are therefore subject to change. Estimated expenses should be applied a second time for studying Dual Degree.

***** Course instructors may assign additional textbooks, licensed software or other materials not included in our library as part of the requirements of their course. These are not included in student course fees and costs are an estimate.

Hult International Business School reserves the right to make changes in the courses offered, requirements for graduation, locations, tuition, fees, and accommodation at any time without notice. The most recent Terms & Conditions are available in the "How to apply" section of hult.edu.

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Scholarships

You can apply for a range of merit-based scholarships that reward your achievements and potential. So whether you’re an academic high achiever, an aspiring entrepreneur, or have a demonstrated aptitude to lead—there could be a scholarship for you at Hult.

Social Impact Scholarship

The Social Impact Scholarship is for applicants who have had, and will have, a positive impact in making the world a better place. Successful candidates will either be from a developing country with plans to use their degree to improve the lives of their fellow citizens, or have worked in organizations serving underprivileged populations. Hult is seeking candidates who can represent the world’s underprivileged and who have high potential for positive impact.

Application requirements

For relevant position(s) held please detail:

Name of organization
Title of position held
Dates position held
Overview of role and responsibilities
Brief essay detailing the impact you had (max 300 words)