International Business

Innovations that slow the effects of  climate change or applications that capture the societal benefits of technological change require the ability to leverage the distinctive advantages of business. 

From sustainability to pandemic preparedness to economic resiliency, contemporary global challenges can’t be solved by the government or civil society alone. Study International Business at Fletcher and uncover solutions within the private sector.

The International Business field of study is designed for MALD and MGA students to develop theoretical and applied analytical frameworks applicable to decision-making in firms in a wide range of industries, from consulting and technology to financial services. Prepare for a career in the private or public sector, and apply business principles for high-level decision making, resource allocation, and broad impact. 

Dive into the myriad offerings of the Institute for Business in the Global Context: research the impact of digital innovations with Digital Planet, attend career events, or launch a venture to fight poverty with the Fletcher D-Prize.

Alnoor Ebrahim

We take the foundations from business – whether that’s finance, accounting, marketing, strategy, or leadership – and we take it to the next level. We ask how this can be used for improving society. 

It’s not just about accumulating wealth for ourselves or for business itself – it’s about improving society. That’s the big shift, and that’s the ultimate responsibility of business that I think Fletcher is uniquely positioned to offer.

Alnoor Ebrahim, Professor of Management

Barbara Kates-Garnick

Offshore wind has this very close tie between the engineering problems and the policy problems. You've got these questions about our physical limitations in where we can and can't move energy, where would it be most advantageous to do upgrades to minimize cost and maximize benefit. Meanwhile, you're running into policy questions of whose jurisdiction this is, what the process looks like right now, and how we can make the entire process more efficient. I’m excited to be in this place that has such a close tie between the engineering and the policy.

Barbara Kates-Garnick, Professor of Practice

International Business requirements

MALD students complete 12.0 credits. MGA students complete 15.0 credits, plus a practicum.

    • MALD students must take EIB B200 Foundations in Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance. Additionally, they choose one of the following: 
      • EIB B207M Financial Statement Management
      • EIB B221 International Financial Management
      • EIB B230 Managing NGOs and Social Enterprises
      • EIB B238 Strategic Management
      • EIB B252 Corporate Social Responsibility in the Age of Globalization 
      • EIB B263M Marketing Management
    • MGA students take 2.5 credits of the following:
      • EIB B200 Foundations in Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance  
      • EIB B238 Strategic Management 
      • EIB B252M Corporate Social Responsibility Module
      • EIB B263M Marketing Management
    • DHP D209M Negotiating International Leadership 
    • DHP D216M Networks, Analytics, and Organizations I  
    • DHP D220 Processes of International Negotiation  
    • DHP P203 Analytic Frameworks for Public Policy Decisions 
    • DHP P225M Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation
    • DHP P231 International Communication
    • DHP P237 Privacy in the Digital Age 
    • DHP P251 Energy, Entrepreneurship, and Finance 
    • DHP P253 Sustainable Development Diplomacy  
    • DHP P257 Corporate Management of Environmental Issues  
    • DHP P287M Political Economy & Business of the EU 
    • EIB B200 Foundations in Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance 
    • EIB B205 Data Analysis and Statistical Methods 
    • EIB B206 Data Analysis and Statistical Methods for Business 
    • EIB B207 Financial Statement Management 
    • EIB B210 Financial Reporting and Performance Evaluation for Social Impact  
    • EIB B212 Starting New Ventures 
    • EIB B220 Global Financial Services 
    • EIB B221 International Financial Management 
    • EIB B223 Informal and Underground Finance 
    • EIB B224 Global Private Equity: From Money In to Money Out
    • EIB B227 Islamic Banking and Finance 
    • EIB B229 Global Investment Management 
    • EIB B230 Managing NGOs and Social Enterprises
    • EIB B231 International Business Strategy and Operations 
    • EIB B232 Work and Employment Relations in the 21st Century 
    • EIB B233 Practical Knowledge  
    • EIB B237 Field Studies in Global Consulting 
    • EIB B238 Strategic Management  
    • EIB B240 Sustainable Business Dynamics
    • EIB B241M Inclusive Finance for Low Income Households and Businesses
    • EIB B242 Innovation Models for Building Inclusive Businesses 
    • EIB B243M Market Approaches to Economic Inclusion
    • EIB B248 Sustainable Finance and Investment
    • EIB B252 Corporate Social Responsibility in the Age of Globalization
    • EIB B252M Corporate Social Responsibility Module  
    • EIB B254 Cross-Sector Partnerships 
    • EIB B262 Marketing Research and Analysis
    • EIB B263M Marketing Management
    • EIB B264 Strategic Marketing for Non-Profit Organizations 
    • EIB B272M The Political Economy and Business Environments of Greater China  
    • EIB B281M Managing Operations and Supply Chains in Global Companies 
    • EIB B291 Leadership: Building Teams, Organizations, and Shaping Your Path 
    • EIB B295M Negotiating International Leadership  
    • EIB E213 Econometrics 
    • EIB E220 International Trade and Investment
    • EIB E245 Econometric Impact Evaluation for Public Policy and Social Programs 
    • EIB E247 Econometric Impact Evaluation for Development 
    • ILO L230 International Business Transactions 
    • ILO L232 International Investment Law 
    • ILO L233 International Financial and Fiscal Law
  • One skills course is required for the MGA. MALD students may not use these courses as a field elective unless otherwise indicated above.

    • DHP D208M Research Methods and Scholarship
    • DHP D218 Influencing Policy and the Global Debate: Writing Analysis and Opinion 
    • DHP D220 Processes of International Negotiation
    • DHP D225 Conflict Resolution Practice 
    • DHP D243M Overview of Survey Methods 
    • DHP D245M Working in Difficult Research Environments with Vulnerable Populations: Advanced Field Research Methods 
    • DHP D258 Introduction to Data Science for Global Applications
    • DHP P203 Analytic Frameworks for International Public Policy Decisions 
    • DHP P207 GIS for International Applications
    • DHP P225 Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation 
    • DHP P234 The Arts of Communication 
    • DHP P250 Environmental Problem Solving 
    • DHP P289 Advanced Geospatial Modeling
    • EIB B205 Data Analysis and Statistical Methods 
    • EIB B206 Data Analysis and Statistical Methods for Business
    • EIB B262 Marketing Research and Analysis 
    • EIB B291 Leadership Building Teams, Organizations, and Shaping Your Path 
    • EIB E210M Quantitative Methods
    • EIB E213 Econometrics 
    • EIB E214 International Economic Policy Analysis 
    • EIB E247 Econometric Impact Evaluation for Development
    • ILO L215 Ethics in the Practice of Foreign Affairs
  • MGA students must complete a practicum for their field of study.

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