Master of Business Administration in International Business
June 4, 2023 2026-10-05 5:52Master of Business Administration in International Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business
Build the business expertise to succeed across borders. Designed for working professionals with a bachelor’s degree, this online MBA, taught by Akio Morita School of Business faculty led by Dean Dr. Robert Robertson, develops your command of global business, intercultural communication and developing markets so you can lead in international organizations.
Online
Study from anywhere
18 months
While working full-time
36 credits
12 courses incl. capstone
Every 6 weeks
New courses start
DEAC
Accredited
Why Choose the MBA in International Business
Four reasons professionals choose Anaheim University for their international MBA.
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.
Learn From Experienced Faculty
Study with Akio Morita School of Business faculty led by Dean Dr. Robert Robertson.
Program Learning Outcomes
What you will be able to do by the time you complete the program.
Global Business Knowledge
- Discuss current conceptual and theoretical models, issues and concerns in international business
- Describe current practices, issues and concerns in international business
Practice Across Borders
- Apply current business practices to the management of international businesses
- Summarize how business practices differ around the world and how this affects managing in different countries
- Evaluate business practices in different countries and decide which can work elsewhere
Research
- Carry out a detailed literature search in international business administration using print and online resources
Leadership & Growth
- Apply ethical and sustainable leadership to manage change and optimize performance
- Devise strategies for your own ongoing professional development
How You'll Learn
Each six-week course combines two live webcam seminars, a daily discussion forum, written assignments and a team project.
Your Path to the MBA
Twelve courses that build from business fundamentals to an international capstone.
01
STEP 1
Core Courses
Six core courses in international marketing, management, HR, accounting, finance and economics.
02
STEP 2
Specialize
Three of four international business courses, plus electives in sustainable management and entrepreneurship.
03
STEP 3
Capstone
The International Business Capstone: a detailed case study based on a real-world challenge.
Career Paths
Lead and grow businesses that compete across borders.
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Manage Across Borders
Lead teams and operations in companies that work internationally.
- International manager
- Regional or country manager
- Global operations manager
MARKETING & TRADE
Take Products Global
Bring products and services to new markets.
- International marketing manager
- Export and import manager
- Global supply chain manager
FINANCE & PEOPLE
Run the Global Business
Manage money and people across countries and cultures.
- International finance analyst
- Global HR manager
- International accounting specialist
CONSULTING & VENTURES
Advise or Start Your Own
Advise companies on global growth or launch your own venture.
- International business consultant
- Market entry specialist
- Founder of an international 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 MBA in International Business?
Speak with an advisor about your career goals and experience, or start your application today.
MBA in International Business Curriculum
In the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business, students complete twelve courses: six core courses, three International Business specialization courses selected from four options, the required International Business Capstone, and two electives—one in Sustainable Management and one in Entrepreneurship.
Courses are taught in an accelerated format — each term is six weeks long, and students may enroll in new courses every six weeks, with the option of taking a single course, several courses, or the entire degree. Coursework moves from the core disciplines of international economics, human resources, accounting, marketing, management and finance into a specialization in international business, and concludes with a capstone case study built on a real-world challenge.
Anaheim University MBA graduates at the University’s graduation ceremony in Tokyo, Japan.
Each course is six weeks long and carries three units, and a new term begins every six weeks. Students may enroll in a single course, several courses, or the entire degree. The 36 units above are the six core courses, four specialized courses (three chosen plus the required International Business Capstone) and two electives. Students must pass the capstone with a grade of 80% or higher in order to graduate.
Coursework and Capstone
Six core courses, a specialization in international business ending with the required capstone, and two electives drawn from sustainable management and entrepreneurship. Open any course to read its full description.
Core Courses
The six core courses taken by every MBA student, covering the foundations of international business — economics, human resources, accounting, marketing, management and finance.
Specialized Courses
Four specialized courses in international business. Students choose three of the first four courses and complete the required International Business Capstone at the end of the program.
Elective Courses
Students choose two electives — one Sustainable Management course from the Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute and one Entrepreneurship course from the Carland Entrepreneurship Institute. Elective offerings are subject to faculty availability and may vary by term, so students select from the electives available during their enrollment period.
Graduation Requirements
Key requirements students complete as they progress through the degree and to graduation.
2026 Term Calendar
Each course runs six weeks, with two real-time online classes. Courses and seminar dates for each term are announced ahead of time. Enroll every time a course you need is offered.
| Term | Dates | Courses offered |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | January – February 2026 | TBDCourses to be announced BUS 615Capstone |
| Term 2 | February – March 2026 | TBDCourses to be announced BUS 615Capstone |
| Term 3 | March – May 2026 | TBDCourses to be announced BUS 615Capstone |
| Term 4 | May – June 2026 | TBDCourses to be announced BUS 615Capstone |
| Term 5 | June – July 2026 | TBDCourses to be announced BUS 615Capstone |
| Term 6 | August – September 2026 | TBDCourses to be announced BUS 615Capstone |
| Term 7 | September – October 2026 | TBDCourses to be announced BUS 615Capstone |
| Term 8NEXT | October – December 2026 | TBDCourses to be announced BUS 615Capstone |
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.
CAPSTONE
Finish With a Case Study
Your final course is a capstone case study that brings together everything you have learned.
GRADES
Keep a 3.0 GPA
Below 3.0, you have two terms on academic probation to bring it back up. Any course below 80% must be repeated.
TIME LIMIT
Up to Three Years
Extensions need approval. Each extra term carries an extension fee of $1,125.
Ready to Start Your MBA in International Business?
Speak with an advisor or start your application today.
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ON MBA TUITION
Advance your leadership. Expand your impact. Earn your MBA online with a flexible, pay-as-you-learn system.
Program Cost Summary
| MBA Program | Standard | With 50% Tuition Relief |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,500 ($1,125 × 12 courses) |
$6,750 ($562.50 × 12 courses) |
| Application Fee | $75 | $75 |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Records Fee | $2,400 ($200 per term × 12 terms) |
$2,400 ($200 per term × 12 terms) |
| Total Tuition & Required Fees | $16,075 | $9,325 |
| Estimated Textbooks | $850 | $850 |
| Estimated amount paid if no Research Reserve funds are used | $16,925 | $10,175 |
| Estimated Total Program Cost if $1,500 Research Reserve fund is used | $18,425 | $11,675* |
*See the Research Reserve Fund note and Important Cost Information below.
AFFORDABLE. FLEXIBLE. PAY AS YOU LEARN.
Students pay for one course at a time as they progress through the program.
/ 6-week term
Tuition Relief Rate
MBA in International Business Detailed Tuition & Fee Schedule
Full itemized fees for the program are listed below.
| 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 — 12 courses | $13,500 |
| Records fee | $200 / term |
| Estimated textbook fees | $850 |
| Other fees | |
| Research reserve fund | $1,500 |
| 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 | $18,425 |
Research Reserve Fund
ABOUT THE $1,500 RESEARCH RESERVE FUND
Important Cost Information
- Cost assumes completion within the standard program schedule, assuming completion in 20 terms on the first attempt.
Program Cost and Additional Enrollment: The estimated total program cost shown above assumes successful completion of all required courses on the first attempt and completion of all program requirements within the standard program schedule. Students who repeat a credit-bearing course will be required to pay additional tuition. Students who require enrollment beyond the standard program schedule to complete a thesis, dissertation, or other final academic requirement will be required to pay an Extension Fee and records fee for each additional term of enrollment. The Extension Fee applies when the student must remain enrolled to continue work toward completion but does not earn additional academic credits during the additional term. The Extension Fee is separate from tuition and is charged for the additional period of enrollment and continued academic supervision, advising, administrative support, and access to University resources necessary to complete the program. The Extension Fee for each additional term is equal to the amount of tuition that would otherwise have been charged for a standard term under the tuition rate in effect when the student originally entered the program, before application of any Tuition Relief, scholarship, or other discount, unless the University expressly approves a reduced Extension Fee in writing. Any Tuition Relief, scholarship, or other discount reflected in the estimated program cost applies only to the terms included in the standard program schedule and does not apply to repeated courses or additional thesis or dissertation terms. Accordingly, the estimated total program cost may increase if a student repeats a course or requires one or more additional terms beyond the standard program schedule to complete the program.
- Anaheim University makes certain provisions in order to provide access to library resources and library services for all students enrolled directly through Anaheim University. However, students enrolled in Anaheim University’s online graduate degree programs are required to have an additional reserve fund to be used for the purchase of journals and research – materials that will aid them in their studies by providing information specific to their unique areas of interest and research – and to provide access to software and other resources that may help them in the completion of their studies. The research reserve fund is $2,000 for doctoral students to be used over the duration of their program. Students are not required to spend the entire research fund – only that amount necessary in order to carry out their research.
- *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 Student Tuition Recovery Fund (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 or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, 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.
- The above itemizes all of the fees and charges for which the student is responsible. The refund policy may be found in the Policies & Procedures section.
- Tuition may be paid on a course-by-course basis. Students must pay the required tuition fee prior to commencing their next course. The student is not required to pay this tuition fee until the student wishes to register for his or her next course.
- Students interested in inquiring about non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan options should e-mail [email protected]
- Students may make payment 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).
- Please e-mail [email protected] for information on how to make payments.
READY TO EARN YOUR MBA?
MBA in International Business Admission Requirements
Admission to the MBA in International Business is open to applicants ready for graduate study 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.
| 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:
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.
How to Apply
- 1Submit your applicationComplete the Anaheim University admissions application. You may apply online or download the PDF application and submit it by email.
- 2Submit your supporting documentsProvide 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.
- 3Pay the application feePay 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].
- 4Send required original documentsAny 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 - 5Application reviewOnce 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.
- 6Complete your enrollmentIf 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.

Robert Robertson, Ph.D.
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Andrew E. Honeycutt, DBA
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Carlos Aquino, Ph.D.
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Vince Carter, Ph.D.
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Mariah Jeffery, Ph.D., CSCP
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Tamara Myatt, Ph.D.
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Chris Raymond, Ph.D.
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Kwok Shum, Ph.D.
Director, Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute Professor After earning a Stanford University Master of Science in Engineering degree, Dr. Kwok Shum received his Ph.D. in Management…

Stavros Sindakis, Ph.D.
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Barbara Son, Ph.D.
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John Wang, Ph.D.
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William Hartley Ph.D.
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Caryn Callahan, Ph.D.
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