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Master's Degree Program

CalUMS offers;

Master's Degree Program
       Master of Business Administration
       Master of Science in International Business
       Master of Science in Economics
       Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
       Master of Science in Sports Management
Bachelor's Degree Program
Associate's Degree Program
Non Degree Program

Master of Science in International Busines M.S.I.B. Program Objectives
Globalization is the mode of operation for many corporations in today's economy. Many business positions require knowledge of international business protocol. Business problems and issues require students to be prepared to work in the global environment. The Master of Science in International Business Program covers business areas including finance, marketing, economics, import/export, current issues, and economic and political environments of the regions of the world.

To equip students with the theories, models and concepts appropriate to solving the problems they will face as managers in international business.
To enable students to analyze and synthesize different theories, models and concepts being used in international business management.
To prepare students to critically evaluate the applied value of different theories, models and concepts in addressing the problems facing managers operating in a global environment.
To engage students in adopting a variety of analytical approaches to assess complex issues confronting managers in international business.

M.S.I.B. Course Requirements
Students who completed their bachelor's degree in a non-business field or students with insufficient background in accounting, economics, and business management are required to complete the following prerequisite courses.

Prerequisite Courses (4 courses)
BM 201 Principles of Management	4 units
EC 201 Principles of Economics	4 units
Choose one(1) course below:	4 units
BM 221 Business Statistics I ( 4 units) BM 371 Strategic Management (4 units)
Choose one(1) course below:	4 units
BM 211 Principles of Accounting I ( 4 units) BM 361 Management Science (4 units)
Major Courses (11 courses)
BA 511 Business Statistics and Analysis	4
BA 512 Advanced Strategic Management	4
BA 573 Project Planning and Management Seminar	4
IB 521 International Management Theory	4
IB 522 International Business Strategies	4
IB 531 International Economics	4
IB 541 International Trade Policy	4
IB 551 International Financial Management	4
IB 552 Foreign Exchange	4
IB 561 International Marketing Theory	4
IB 571 International Investment Theory	4
Total Major Courses	44 units
Elective Courses
With Thesis - choose any one (1) course below With Project - choose any two (2) courses below With Comprehensive Exam - choose any three (3) courses below
BA 571 Decision Making Theory	4
BA 572 Environmental and Risk Management	4
CS 521 Management Information System	4
CS 562 Data Communication & Computer Networks	4
CS 591 Managing Electronic Commerce	4
EC 521 Business and Economic Forecasting	4
EC 591 Economic Analysis and Public Policy	4
IB 542 International Logistics	4
IB 581 International Entrepreneurship	4
IB 591 International Development Strategy	4
Total Elective Courses	4, 8, 12 units
Choose any one (1) course below
MS 601 Thesis	8
MS 611 Project	4
MS 621 Comprehensive Exam	1
Total units	4, 8, 12 units
Total Courses	56, 56, 57 Units

Graduation Requirements
The Master's degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of required quarter units. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required.
Up to 16 quarter units (4 courses) of coursework can be accepted for transfer credits from another institution. At least 24 quarter units (6 courses) must be completed in residency at the California University of Management and Sciences. Deviations and substitutions for the requirements must be approved by the Academic Dean.