Business in the global context
How will AI change the rules of business in ways we haven’t yet imagined? How can supply chains be built—and redesigned—to promote both sustainability and human rights?
The challenges of our time demand leaders who can operate at the intersection of quantitative and contextual intelligence. Fletcher’s Master of International Business Quantitative Methods Track (MIB:QM) builds on the MIB’s rigorous foundation in global business and equips students with powerful STEM tools to navigate and lead in this evolving landscape in the field of their choice.
Practice Business for a Better World
Modern businesses need leaders with the adaptability and resilience to navigate the fast-moving pace of international commerce. Through rigorous STEM skill-building and research opportunities, Fletcher prepares you to become a nimble, indispensable contributor to any organization. The program’s STEM designation also offers eligible international students the opportunity to extend optional practical training (OPT) in the U.S. by two additional years.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Master of International Business (MIB) combines the rigors of an MBA with the breadth in global affairs, preparing leaders to address complex challenges on the world stage. It is typically a two-year, full-time residential program.
Students seeking additional rigorous STEM training should explore the Quantitative Methods (MIB: QM) track.
The Master of Global Business Administration (GBA) degree is an online master’s program designed for mid-career working professionals who want to advance their careers while continuing to work.
The degree builds on Fletcher’s rigorous, global Master of International Business (MIB) curriculum with a focus on STEM competency. As a QM student, you’ll complete similar core requirements as other business students, while tailoring your degree by pairing one global affairs field of study and one international business track.
In addition to the core business courses, QM students take courses in Sustainable Business or Corporate Social Responsibility; Marketing Management or Supply Chain Management; International Law and Organizations; Data Science for Global Applications; and additional QM-designated courses that further strengthen your analytical and quantitative skills.
Fletcher is immensely proud of our award-winning faculty who are committed to teaching and mentoring students in the classroom and beyond. Fletcher is a large enough school to host preeminent thought leaders, faculty and students from around the world, and small enough to create lifelong relationships with faculty, staff, and peers.
You will be challenged and supported by faculty who truly care about your success throughout your career.
Yes, it is a STEM-designated program. For students coming from outside the United States, this designation may extend the duration of optional practical training (OPT) in the U.S. by two years, providing additional time to gain professional expertise, grow your network and build expertise. Throughout the process, you’ll also benefit from the targeted support of Fletcher’s Office of Professional Development, which works closely with students to help them achieve their career goals.
There are myriad ways to engage with cutting-edge research during your time at Fletcher. From becoming a research assistant at one of our research centers like the Institute for Business in the Global Context, to joining the editorial board of one of our esteemed student-run journals (Fletcher Forum, Praxis, and the Fletcher Security Forum), to the work you’ll do on a capstone project.
We want you to dive deeply into the ideas and issues that intrigue you. Learn more about our research centers and their work.
Former students have gone on to succeed across a wide range of industries—launching their own companies, consulting, investment management and contributing to organizations like the World Bank, Amazon and more. The MIB:QM equips you with the practical skills and global perspective to thrive wherever your passion takes you.
The greater Boston area is an innovative hub of technology, environmental research, international finance, security and global healthcare. Whether your career interests lie in biotech, the defense sector, academic research or starting your own business, Boston has the ecosystem to support you.
Fletcher’s Medford location provides students with the best of both worlds—connections to a vibrant city and a tight-knit campus community with opportunities to build deep connections with peers and professors.
Boston was also voted the #1 student city in America by QS World University Rankings 2026. As a graduate student at Fletcher, you’ll be surrounded by a community of elite scholars studying, working and exchanging ideas.
Your Global Career
International business careers are in high demand as the world grows increasingly interconnected and complex. At Fletcher, you’ll gain a rigorous, holistic and experiential education that aligns with your goals while building a global network to shape the future of business, policy, and innovation.
Recent employers include: Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, JP Morgan Chase, Blackstone, Wellington Management Company, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Pfizer, Sanofi, Gap, Coca Cola and Tesla
Experiential Education
Gain the practical experience you need to thrive in today’s global job market—while pursuing the issues you’re most passionate about. With more than 30 student-led conferences and clubs, you'll find meaningful opportunities to build your resume and leadership skills. Whether you're participating in investing competitions, organizing delegations to the Arctic Circle Assembly or contributing to cutting-edge transnational research, Fletcher empowers you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings.
Below are just a few of the hands-on opportunities available to Master of International Business students:
- Internships: build your networks and explore new industries through a variety of internships at firms like Accenture, Tata, PwC, TD Bank and more.
- Global Consulting Class: gain practical experience working with a real-world client over the course of the semester, previous partners have included GE, Deloitte, Habitat for Humanity and Nike.
- Cutting-edge research: work with the Institute for Business in the Global Context and Digital Planet to examine critical questions in today’s global economy
- Mentorship Program: match with an alum to build invaluable connections in the industry.
- Mastercard Fellowship: serve as a paid research associate to research the rise of cryptocurrency, public infrastructure, artificial intelligence and digital payment systems.
- D-Prize: develop and pitch an enterprise to solve an issue related to global poverty – the winning team gets up to $20,000 to launch their venture.
- Career Acceleration Grant: use a $2,000 grant to fund an activity that will help you build a bridge from Fletcher to your first job, whether conducting research, attending a conference or pursuing a certificate or other experiential learning opportunity.
Specialize through a field of study
Students select one global affairs field of study, and additionally focus on one international business track.
Whether addressing conflict resolution, shaping sustainable policy or exploring the future of tech and security, the flexible curriculum lets you specialize strategically and step confidently into a globally impactful career.
Our global affairs fields of study are:
- Conflict Resolution
- Environmental Sustainability
- Global Governance
- Global Politics
- Human Security
- International Economics
- International Law
- International Security
- Technology Policy
Our international business tracks are:
- International Finance and Banking: Prepare for a career in corporate finance, investment management, impact investing and capital markets.
- Strategic Management and Consulting: Train for work in high-level corporate management. Become an advisor or consultant and learn to take a strategic perspective across the firm.
- Self-designed: Maybe you want to work in technology policy or lead the data privacy team at a major technology company. Or you want to develop skills as an entrepreneur and study entrepreneurship and venture capital.
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