International Business
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International Business Programs
International business examines how organizations operate across countries and markets, bringing together strategy, finance, marketing, management, economics, and cross-cultural communication. Anaheim University offers online international business programs from graduate certificate and diploma study through to the MBA and DBA, giving students a pathway to develop their knowledge at the level that fits their education and professional goals.
International Business Programs from Certificate to Doctorate
Choose an international business qualification based on your current education, professional experience, and goals. The four pathways range from focused graduate study to advanced doctoral research, with courses covering the major functions and challenges of doing business across borders.
Develop advanced expertise in international business through doctoral-level study of global management, strategy, research, and the challenges faced by organizations operating across international markets. The DBA combines advanced business knowledge with applied doctoral research for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their expertise.
Fifteen courses and a four-term dissertation across twenty terms, with the research applied to a live problem in international trade, global operations or cross-border finance rather than to theory alone. Graduates lead across borders in international trade, consulting, banking and global operations.
Entry: a completed MBA. A 3.0 GPA must be maintained through to graduation.
Build advanced business knowledge with an international perspective. The MBA combines core business administration with specialized study in international business, covering areas such as management, marketing, finance, human resources, economics, and global business strategy.
Six-week courses covering core business functions, four courses in international business, and two electives of your choice. Classes are taught live by doctoral-qualified faculty with real-world business experience. Graduates pursue careers in management, marketing, human resources, finance and IT—or launch businesses of their own.
Develop focused graduate-level knowledge of international business while choosing the subjects most relevant to your interests and career. Select six courses from areas including international management, marketing, finance, economics, human resources, intercultural communication, business law, and supply chain management.
Six graduate courses drawn from a ten-course international business curriculum, so the selection can be matched to the role you are in rather than fixed in advance. Covers managing organisations, reading international markets and working across cultures. Graduates move into international trade, consulting, banking, marketing and human resources roles.
Build a focused foundation in international business through three graduate-level courses. Choose subjects from areas such as international management, marketing, finance, economics, human resources, intercultural communication, business law, and supply chain management.
Three graduate courses, written for people with little or no formal business study behind them. It is designed as a first formal qualification in international business rather than a top-up to an existing one. Graduates work in international trade, banking and finance, consulting, marketing and recruitment.
Compare International Business Programs
See International Business programs side by side and find the option that best matches your goals.
| Program | Level | Duration | Credits | Entry requirement | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA in International Business | Doctoral | About 3 years | 60 credit hours | A completed MBA; a 3.0 GPA maintained to graduate | $37,465 |
| MBA in International Business | Master’s | About 18 months | 36 units | A 3.0 GPA maintained to graduate | $18,425 |
| Graduate Diploma in International Business | Graduate Diploma | About 9 months | 18 units | A 3.0 GPA maintained to graduate | $8,475 |
| Graduate Certificate in International Business | Graduate Certificate | About 18 weeks | 9 units | No formal background in the field assumed | $4,500 |
Which international business qualification do you need?
The right starting point depends on what you have studied already and how much of the field you need to cover.
| If you… | Start with |
|---|---|
| You have no formal business study and want a first qualification | Graduate Certificate in International Business |
| You want graduate depth matched to your current role, short of a degree | Graduate Diploma in International Business |
| You want a full master’s covering the core business functions | MBA in International Business |
| You already hold an MBA and want to research at doctoral level | DBA in International Business |
| Your focus is sustainability rather than international trade | MBA in Global Sustainable Management |
| You want to build your own company rather than manage an existing one | Master of Entrepreneurship |
What international business study covers
International business is the discipline of running an organisation whose customers, suppliers, staff or capital sit in more than one country. It draws on the same core functions as any business degree — strategy, finance, marketing, operations, people — and then adds the problems that only appear once a border is involved: currency and country risk, trade regulation, supply chains that cross jurisdictions, and teams working across cultures and time zones.
Anaheim University graduates in this field work in international trade, consulting, banking and finance, global operations, marketing, human resources and recruitment. Some use the qualification to move up within an employer that already operates internationally; others use it to move into a company that does.
The certificate, diploma and MBA draw on the same graduate curriculum, which is what makes a short qualification a sensible way to test the field before committing to a degree. If you intend to continue later, ask admissions how coursework already completed is treated before you enroll.
How International Business Study Works Online
Six-Week Course Blocks
Focus on one course at a time within a structured six-week term.
Live Faculty Interaction
Join live online seminars with professors and engage directly with faculty rather than relying solely on recorded lectures.
Global Collaboration
Work with classmates from different countries through online discussions and collaborative projects, bringing international perspectives into the classroom.
Study Alongside Your Career
Complete coursework, discussions, and assignments online while maintaining your professional responsibilities.
An International Perspective in Every Classroom
International business is not studied from a single-market perspective. Anaheim University’s online learning environment brings together students and professionals from different countries and backgrounds, creating opportunities to examine business challenges from multiple cultural and market perspectives.
Through live seminars, online discussions, and collaborative projects, students can connect international business concepts with real-world situations and experiences from different parts of the world.
Anaheim University students and alumni work at organisations including Audi, the Bank of Japan, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Mercedes Benz Finance, Nissan, Toyota and UBS.
Who Teaches the International Business Programs
Robert Robertson, Ph.D.
Carlos Aquino, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Sciences and Technology, University of São Paulo, and an M.S. from George Washington University.
Chris Raymond, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in economics, University of California, Santa Barbara, followed by an international MBA.
John Wang, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Business Administration, Temple University, completed on a scholarship award.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the certificate, the diploma and the MBA?
They differ in length and in how much of the field they cover. The Graduate Certificate is three courses and is written for people with no formal business study. The Graduate Diploma is six courses selected from a ten-course curriculum, so it can be matched to the job you are doing. The MBA is twelve courses and covers the core business functions as well as international business, and is a full master’s degree.
Do I need a business background to start?
The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and MBA programs are designed for people with little or no formal education in the field.
The DBA has specific graduate-level admission requirements. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in business administration, a functional area of business, nonprofit management, public administration, or another field relating to managerial functions, or hold a JD degree.
What do I need to apply?
Entry requirements are set out in each program’s catalog. The DBA requires a completed MBA. For the other three, send your transcripts to admissions and they will tell you what applies to your background before you prepare an application.
Can I move from the certificate or diploma into the MBA later?
The certificate, diploma and MBA draw on the same graduate curriculum, so a short qualification is a reasonable way to test the field first. How completed coursework is treated if you continue is decided by admissions, so ask before you enroll if that pathway is part of your plan.
Do I need an MBA to take the DBA?
Yes. The Doctor of Business Administration in International Business is 60 credit hours beyond a completed MBA, and a 3.0 GPA must be maintained through to graduation. If you hold a different master’s degree, ask admissions how it is assessed.
How long does each program take?
The Graduate Certificate takes about 18 weeks and the Graduate Diploma about nine months. The MBA takes about 18 months. The DBA takes about three years, with a maximum of five years from matriculation.
Are the classes live, or recorded?
Live. Every six-week course includes two live online seminars led by faculty. In the Graduate Diploma they fall at the end of weeks one and four of each course.
Do I have to travel to the United States?
No. All four programs are delivered entirely online, with no residency requirement and no need to relocate.
Are the programs accredited?
Anaheim University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. Accreditation is institutional, covering the university and the programs it offers.
What do the programs cost, and is financial aid available?
Tuition is charged course by course rather than as a single fee, so the cost is spread across your studies, and current figures for each program are published in its catalog. Anaheim University does not participate in federal or state financial aid programs, so US federal loans and grants are not available.
Can I study while working full time?
Yes, and the structure is built for it. Courses run in six-week blocks and are taken one at a time rather than concurrently, with two live seminars in each.
When can I start?
A new term begins every six weeks, so there are several entry points across the year rather than a single annual intake.
Can I study if English is not my first language?
Yes, and many students do. The programs ask for evidence of English proficiency — typically TOEFL 530 paper-based or 71 internet-based, IELTS 6.5, or TOEIC 800. Each catalog lists the tests and scores it accepts.
