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Graduate Diploma in International Business

Gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace. Designed for working professionals with a bachelor’s degree, this online graduate diploma, taught by Akio Morita School of Business faculty led by Dean Dr. Robert Robertson, lets you choose the courses that open doors to advancement in organizations engaged in international business.

Online

No residency required

9 months

Fastest completion

18 credits

6 courses of your choice

Every 6 weeks

New courses start

DEAC

Accredited

Why Choose the Graduate Diploma in International Business

Four reasons professionals choose this program to build global business skills.

Choose Your Courses

Pick any 6 of 10 international business courses to match your career goals.

Live Online Seminars

Two 90-minute live webcam seminars in every six-week course, at the end of weeks 2 and 5, plus a daily discussion forum.

A Global Classroom

Complete a team project with classmates around the world and build an international network.

Built Around Your Job

Discussion questions and assignments can be tailored to your own work or project.

Program Learning Outcomes

What you will be able to do by the time you complete the program.

Global Business Knowledge

Application

Research

Professional Growth

How You'll Learn

Each six-week course combines two live webcam seminars, a daily discussion forum, written assignments and a team project.

Online discussion forum Daily, all 6 weeks

Next CourseNew term every 6 weeks

Week 1Reading & assignments

Week 2Live seminar

Week 3Reading & assignments

Week 4Reading & assignments

Week 5Live seminar

Week 6Final project

Your Path to the Diploma

6 courses, chosen by you, completed fully online.

STEP 1

Choose Your Courses

Select any 6 of 10 courses, from international marketing and finance to intercultural communication and supply chain management.

STEP 2

Study Each Course

Complete each six-week course with live seminars, forum work, a team project and a final project. New courses start every six weeks.

STEP 3

Earn Your Credential

Finish your 6 courses, 18 units in all, in as little as nine months.

Career Paths

Build global business skills for roles in international organizations.

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Manage Across Borders

Lead teams and operations in companies that work internationally.

MARKETING & TRADE

Take Products Global

Bring products and services to new markets.

FINANCE & PEOPLE

Run the Global Business

Manage money and people across countries and cultures.

CONSULTING & VENTURES

Advise or Start Your Own

Advise companies on global growth or launch your own venture.

Meet Our Faculty

Learn from experienced academics and professionals who bring subject expertise, research, and real-world perspective into the classroom.

Robert Robertson, Ph.D.

Dean of the Akio Morita School of Business. Ph.D. in Management and Organization, Stirling University; MIT Sloan. A Fulbright Specialist who has lectured across Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Carlos Aquino, Ph.D.

Ph.D. in Sciences and Technology, University of São Paulo, and an M.S. from George Washington University.

Christopher 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.

Ready to Start Your Graduate Diploma in International Business?

Speak with an advisor about your career goals and experience, or start your application today.

Graduate Diploma in International Business Curriculum

The Graduate Diploma in International Business is comprised of six courses selected from a choice of ten International Business courses, for a total of 18 units. Each course carries three units and is six weeks long, and a new term begins every six weeks.

The ten courses combine six core courses — economics, human resources, accounting, marketing, management and finance — with four specialized courses in international business. Students may begin with a single course or continue through the full six-course diploma, depending on their academic and professional goals.

Anaheim University business students study fully online through the Akio Morita School of Business.

Program Requirements

Units

Courses — select any 6 of 10

Course pool to choose from

10 courses

Total required to graduate

Each course is six weeks long and carries three units, and a new term begins every six weeks. Students select any six of the ten courses below, for a total of 18 units. The maximum time allotted to complete the Graduate Diploma is two years.

Available Courses

Students select any six of the ten courses below — six core courses and four specialized courses. Open any course to read its full description.

Core Courses

6 courses · 18 units

The six core courses covering the foundations of international business — economics, human resources, accounting, marketing, management and finance.

BUS 510 · International Economics

Economics is an important subject that affects the way we live in not only the United States but internationally for countries who use the market system to determine the allocation of resources in their society. The aim of this course is to help students understand the operation of a market system in an international setting and to explore the nature and organization of various societies and the arguments underlying many of the great global public issues of the day in an international setting, and to understand the operation and behavior of international business firms and other decision-making entities through the study of the principles of international economics.

BUS 520 · International Human Resource Management

Human beings are the most crucial components of any organization as all other company assets are always subject to human decisions. Recruitment, management and training of the workforce are then crucial tasks that contribute to the company’s success and can even be decisive for its survival. This is true whether we are considering domestic companies or international companies. This course focuses on the study of human management principles as they reflect on the basic assumption of treating employees as investments benefiting a company in the long run from the international perspective. The class is designed as an overview of traditional functions of international human resource (IHRM) management and an examination of its governing mechanisms contributing to the success of an organization. Compensation, staffing, training, labor relations and employee performance evaluation are studied from an international perspective among other aspects of international human resource management.

BUS 530 · International Accounting

In our increasingly globalized world, accounting students need to understand the main features of financial reporting practices as they differ in different countries so that they will be able to distinguish accounting and reporting differences that would otherwise give rise to problems for report readers. It is also vitally necessary to understand the ongoing efforts to harmonize standards using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The course aims to give participants a thorough grounding in the key principles of accounting while enabling them to understand the major features of the international IFRS standards. The course shows the links between accounting statements, valuation methods and investment analysis. The course also reviews important technical areas of differences among accounting systems such as inventory valuation, the use of reserves, consolidations, and taxation of income. The student will learn to identify problems in international harmonization while appreciating the capital market efficiencies to be gained from harmonization of international accounting standards.

BUS 540 · International Marketing

International Marketing frequently requires major changes in how organizations conduct business in a global marketplace. It is a necessity for today’s business leader to be aware of the implications of marketing strategies and how they are employed in different countries with different cultures. This course focuses on identifying and meeting the needs of specific international target markets through close interaction with managers from other functional areas, such as promotion, finance, accounting and human resources.

BUS 550 · International Management

We are observing a fundamental shift in the nature of geopolitics. No longer will global business leaders focus on one or two stock markets, currencies, economics or political leaders. Today’s business environment is far too complex and interrelated for that. Nation-states and multinational corporations will remain both powerful and important. Global networks comprising technological, entrepreneurial, social and environmental interest groups will remain powerful. Future economic and business endeavors will increasingly be characterized by a search for common ground, productive partnerships, and mutual benefit. This course will focus on developing a deeper understanding of how and why management practices and processes can differ around the world, and the development of the skills necessary to function successfully in this international business environment.

BUS 560 · International Finance

This course covers material essential to a comprehensive understanding of international financial management. Topics will include, but not be limited to, foreign exchange markets, the global cost of capital, corporate strategy and foreign investment and multinational capital budgeting.

Specialized Courses

4 courses · 12 units

Four specialized courses in international business, covering business law, intercultural communications, a seminar in international business, and supply chain management.

BUS 542 · International Business Law and Practice

This course provides a comprehensive coverage of the legal, cultural, political, economic and ethical issues faced by global business managers. An understanding of these issues is enhanced through the use of real-world examples, cutting-edge cases, managerial problems, and ethical issues.

BUS 570 · Intercultural Communications

Intercultural communication is international communication across national boundaries involving many different cultures. There is a wide range of communication problems that naturally appear when one moves across national boundaries, and within organizations which are made up of individuals from different countries representing different religious, social, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. Intercultural communication seeks to understand how people from different countries and cultures behave, communicate and perceive the world around them quite differently. From a management perspective, it studies situations where people from different cultures interact in a business environment. The purpose of this course is to gain an understanding of the variations in language, customs, social attributes, thought patterns, and other aspects of cultures of different groups of people. An understanding of intercultural communication is essential for the conduct of international businesses.

BUS 572 · Seminar in International Business

Successful managers in a world of global competition must have an array of skills, talents and abilities at their disposal. This course uses extensive examples to illustrate the vibrancy and challenge of international business. Coverage of relevant topics includes the degree of geographical literacy necessary to succeed in international markets, which is frequently overlooked in more traditional courses.

BUS 575 · Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management involves the flows of materials and information among all of the firms that contribute value to a product, from the source of raw materials to the end customer. The goal of this course will be to help students understand the strategic importance of good supply chain design, planning, and operations for every firm, to provide students with the use of key drivers on a conceptual and practical level to improve supply chain performance, and to give students a solid understanding of analytic methodologies for supply chain analysis necessary to achieve a significant increase in performance.

Program Requirements

3 milestones

Key requirements students complete as they progress through the program and to graduation.

Course selection

Students select any 6 of the 10 available International Business courses, for a total of 18 units (6 courses, 3 units each). Course offerings are subject to faculty availability and may vary by term.

Grade point average

Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in order to graduate. Any student whose GPA falls below 3.0 is placed on Academic Probation and given two terms to bring it back to a 3.0 level. A grade lower than 80% on any course means the course must be repeated.

Time to complete

The maximum time allotted for completion of the Graduate Diploma in International Business is two years. Extensions require written approval from the Program Director, the Office of the Registrar, and the Office of Financial Affairs.

2026 Term Calendar

Choose six of the 10 courses. Each course has two live online seminars, at the end of weeks one and four. Courses and seminar dates for each term are announced ahead of time; the 2027 terms are announced in the fall.

Term	Dates	Courses offered
Term 1	January – February 2026	TBDCourses to be announced
Term 2	February – March 2026	TBDCourses to be announced
Term 3	March – May 2026	TBDCourses to be announced
Term 4	May – June 2026	TBDCourses to be announced
Term 5	June – July 2026	TBDCourses to be announced
Term 6	August – September 2026	TBDCourses to be announced

Plan Your Studies

A few rules that help you finish on time.

COURSE ORDER

Take Courses When Offered

Enroll each time a course you need is offered, so you can finish on schedule.

YOUR COURSES

6 of 10 Courses

Choose six courses from the ten on offer, 18 units in all.

GRADES

Keep a 3.0 GPA

You need a 3.0 GPA to graduate. Any course below 80% must be repeated.

TIME LIMIT

Up to Two Years

Studying beyond two years needs written approval.

Ready to Start Your Graduate Diploma in International Business?

Speak with an advisor or start your application today.

Graduate Diploma in International Business Tuition & Fees

Tuition for the Graduate Diploma in International Business is $1,125 per course, with a $200 records fee per term. The estimated total program cost is $8,475 and includes required tuition and fees and estimated textbooks. The diploma is six six-week courses (18 units) — students select six of ten International Business courses — completed fully online, with no residential sessions required.

Students may pay tuition course by course, or receive a 10% discount on tuition by paying all program fees at once; a non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan is also available. The estimated total assumes completion within the standard six-term schedule (about nine months) and successful completion of each course on the first attempt; repeated courses or additional enrollment may increase the final cost.

Tuition per course · 3 units

$1,125

Estimated total

$8,475

Records fee · per term

$200

Total terms

Fee	Amount
Application fee non-refundable	$75
Registration fee non-refundable	$100
STRF fee (California residents only) non-refundable	$0
Course fees
Tuition — $375 per credit × 3 credits	$1,125 / course
Tuition — 6 courses	$6,750
Records fee	$200 / term
Estimated textbook fees	$350
Other fees
Transfer credit fee optional	$75 / course
Original transcript	No cost
Each additional transcript copy optional	$25
End-of-program fees
Diploma	No cost
Replacement diploma optional	$200
Replacement cover optional	$100
Course completion letter optional	$35
Total cost of program	$8,475

Program Cost & Additional Enrollment

The estimated total program cost shown above assumes successful completion of all required courses on the first attempt and completion within the standard six-term schedule. Students who repeat a credit-bearing course will be required to pay additional tuition. Students who require enrollment beyond the standard schedule will pay an Extension Fee and records fee for each additional term of enrollment. The maximum time allotted to complete the Graduate Diploma is two years from the date of matriculation; students may be granted an extension only after written approval from the Program Director, the Office of the Registrar, and the Office of Financial Affairs.

Program Format

The Graduate Diploma in International Business is completed 100% online, with no residential attendance required. Students select six of ten International Business courses — six core courses and four Akio Morita School of Business specialized courses — each six weeks long (18 units in total), and may enroll in a single course or the entire diploma. The program can be completed in approximately nine months.

Pay-in-Full Discount

Students who pay all program fees at one time are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition. Students interested in a non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan should email [email protected] to discuss options.

Textbooks

A student can plan on approximately $350 in textbook purchases during the program. A textbook list is available in the online resources of the student website. Real-time classes do not require specific materials beyond what is already supplied for the course. The above itemizes all of the fees and charges for which the student is responsible; the refund policy is set out in the section on Policies & Procedures.

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)

The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) is administered by the California BPPE and applies only to California residents. The STRF fee is currently zero ($0) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges. The State of California established the STRF to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution who is or was a California resident while enrolled, if the student enrolled, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF, and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident or are not enrolled in a residency program.

Payment Terms

Each course is US$1,125.00 for tuition, excluding books, materials and other costs. The application fee must be paid at the time of application, and prior to beginning the first term students must pay the registration, tuition, and records fee. For the remaining five terms, students pay the tuition and records fees. Tuition may be paid course by course by check, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover), money order or bank transfer (the student is responsible for any transaction fees imposed by the institution). To inquire about non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan options, email [email protected].

Graduate Diploma in International Business Admission Requirements

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in International Business is open to applicants who want focused graduate-level training in global business. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, and provide the required academic and application materials. No entrance examination is required.

Review the admission requirements, application materials, English proficiency standards, transfer credit policy, and enrollment restrictions below. When you’re ready to apply, you can complete Anaheim University’s online application and submit the required supporting documents.

Degree required

Bachelor’s

Minimum GPA

3.0

Application fee

$75

Entrance exam

None

Requirement	Detail
Application materials
Application form	Required
Application fee non-refundable	$75
One recent color photograph	Digital is okay
Government-issued photo ID	Scanned copy required
Current résumé	Required
Academic requirements
Earned bachelor’s degree	From an accredited institution recognized by the US Dept. of Education / CHEA, or the government of the awarding country
Minimum grade point average	3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Official transcripts	Undergraduate, sealed, sent from the awarding institution
English proficiency — non-native English speakers (one of)
TOEFL	530 PBT / 197 CBT / 71 iBT
IELTS	6.5
TOEIC	800
PTE Academic	50
Other qualifying options	See the full list below
Other
Entrance examination	None required
Transfer credit optional	Up to 6 units (2 graduate classes); $75 per course reviewed
Prior experiential credit	Not accepted

English Proficiency Requirements

The language of instruction at Anaheim University is exclusively English, and English language services are not provided. Non-native English speakers must provide original documentation of college-level proficiency by meeting one of the following minimum scores:

TOEFL

71 iBT

IELTS

6.5

TOEIC

800

PTE Academic

Proficiency may also be shown by a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction; a transcript showing 30 semester hours taught in English with a “B” average, or a “B” or higher in an English composition class. Other accepted qualifications include BULATS Level 3 (60, accepted only for Cultura Inglesa in Brazil); ACT COMPASS ESL Placement Level 3; Eiken Pre-1; a CEFR B2 level assessed through recognized ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge; Duolingo English Test 100; Michigan MET 55, ECCE 650/LP, or ECPE 650/LP; or the College Board Accuplacer ESL series.

Transcripts not in English: if your institution does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original-language records must be submitted with official English translations issued by the university or a professional translation service (Accredited Language Services, Berlitz, Liaison Linguistics, Josef Silny & Associates, American Evaluation & Translation Services, or Education Evaluators International). Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records.

Transfer Credit

Anaheim University will accept up to two graduate semester classes (8 units) awarded by another institution toward the Graduate Diploma in TESOL or the TESOL Graduate Diploma. You must clearly demonstrate the equivalency of each transfer course through relevant documents (syllabus, catalog, course outline) and justify its acceptance through a petition directed to the Dean; no course with a grade lower than “B” will be considered. There is a fee of $75 per course of credit transferred, and the overall program cost is adjusted for approved credit. All petitions must be submitted as part of your initial application. Credits awarded as part of another completed degree will not be accepted, and Anaheim University does not extend experiential credit to any student.

Enrollment Restrictions by State

Anaheim University currently does not accept students who reside in the following U.S. states and territories. If you reside in one of these locations, please contact Student Services at 714-772-3330 before applying.

AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaGeorgiaGuamIllinoisIndianaIowaMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMontanaNew JerseyNevadaNew HampshireNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaN. Mariana IslandsOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandUtahVirginiaVirgin IslandsWisconsinWyoming

How to Apply

1
Submit your application
Complete the Anaheim University admissions application. You may apply online or download the PDF application and submit it by email.
2
Submit your supporting documents
Provide a recent passport-size color photograph, government-issued photo ID, a current résumé, official undergraduate transcripts, and English-proficiency documentation if required. Documents may be uploaded with the online application or emailed to [email protected]. Scanned copies may be accepted to expedite processing while required originals are being sent.
3
Pay the application fee
Pay the $75 non-refundable application fee. Payment may be made by credit card, check or money order, or bank wire transfer. For payment instructions or assistance, contact [email protected].
4
Send required original documents
Any required original application documents that are not submitted online should be sent by registered mail to:

Anaheim University
Office of Admissions, Room 110
1240 S. State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806-5150
USA
5
Application review
Once your application materials are received, Anaheim University will review your application. A receipt for the application fee will be provided, and if your application is incomplete, the University will contact you with instructions regarding any outstanding materials.
6
Complete your enrollment
If your application is approved, you will receive an acceptance notification and Enrollment Agreement. Complete and return the required enrollment documentation and follow the University’s instructions for payment, registration, and beginning your program.

Graduate Diploma in International Business