International MBA
Business Concentrations
Business Concentrations
A number of concentrations are offered that enable students to take sets of courses to build competencies in different areas of business. Concentrations are recommended, but are not required. Concentrations do not appear on official transcripts, but can be included on resumes under the guidance of the Office of Career Management. Click here for concentration flowchart.Concentrations cover both functional areas of business (finance, marketing, supply chain and operations management, information systems, and human resources) as well as specialty business areas (economic development, global management, and small enterprise). In most cases, four courses are recommended in any concentration. Students may complete two, one or no concentrations. Please click here to view a list of IMBA approved elective courses with descriptions by program area. Electives in the IMBA program are taken during the last two semesters.
Concentrations are as follows:
Finance
Students can develop expertise in areas such as treasury and risk management, management of financial institutions, and securities analysis and portfolio management.
Marketing
Knowledge and tools for product and brand management, customer relationship management, and market analysis.
Supply Chain & Operations Management
Focuses on manufacturing strategy, total quality management, production planning and control, and technology management.
Global Management
Concepts, frameworks, and tools for managing the functions and processes of multinational enterprises.
Small Enterprise
Exposes students to concepts and skills associated with identifying, initiating, and
sustaining new and growing business ventures. Two recent graduates of the IMBA program, Shaun
Abraham and Anand Deekaram, have received national recognition for their accomplishments in
this area.
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Information Systems
Covers concepts related to information systems management, business processes improvement, database design, and decision support systems.
Economic Development
Prepares students for opportunities in public and private organizations concerned with economic development.
Human Resources
Concepts include human resources as a strategic business partner, dealing with talent sourcing
and organization effectiveness.
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