Master of International Business courses and curriculum
On-campus format
The Master of International Business requires a total of 30 credits, comprised of 14 core and 16 elective credits. Courses run in 7‑week modules during the fall and spring terms, and in 6‑week modules during Summer A/B.
The program is designed to be completed in one year, but there is flexibility to take lighter course loads and complete the program over a longer period (based on course availability).
Upon completion of the required curriculum, students are awarded a Master of International Business.
Core courses
14 credits required:
- GEB 5212 Professional Writing
- GEB 5215 Professional Communication
- GEB 6366 Fundamentals of International Business
- MAN 6636 Global Strategic Management
- FIN 6636 Macro Finance
- FIN 6638 International Finance
- GEB 6930 Global Immersion Experience*
- MAN 6900 Capstone Project
*The mandatory Global Immersion Experience (GIE) course, includes a one-week international trip. Students may choose from two GIE trips: Spring Break (March) or Fall Break (October).
Elective courses
16 credits required:
- Choose graduate business electives from a variety of subject areas such as entrepreneurship, finance, information systems & operations management, management, marketing, and real estate. Visit the MIB Course Schedule for available courses.
- Study abroad (optional).
- Take UF graduate-level, non-business courses (up to 9 credits).
Certificate
Add on a certificate:
Gain crucial industry insight in tourism and hospitality by adding a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Curriculum plans
Spring Module 3 (mid-January to late February):
- GEB 5215 Professional Communication (1 credit)
- GEB 6366 Fundamentals of International Business (2 credits)
- FIN 6638 International Finance (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
Spring Module 4 (early March to late April):
- GEB 5212 Professional Writing (1 credit)
- FIN 6636 Macro Finance (2 credits)
- MAN 6636 Global Strategic Management (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
Summer:
- Courses optional
Fall full-semester:
- MAN 6900 Capstone Project (2 credits)
- GEB 6930 Global Immersion Experience (2 credits)
Fall Module 1 (mid-August to early October):
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
Fall Module 2 (mid-October to early December):
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
Total credits: 30
*Average credit load per module is 6 credits (3 classes). Electives can be taken at UF and/or abroad during Summer or Fall. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned abroad. Professional courses (e.g. LAW) cannot count toward MIB unless student is earning joint degrees concurrently (MIB and a professional degree – JD, MD, DDS, DVM, PharmD).
Fall Module 1 (mid-August to early October):
- GEB 5215 Professional Communication (1 credit)
- GEB 6366 Fundamentals of International Business (2 credits)
- FIN 6638 International Finance (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective* (2 credits)
Fall Module 2 (mid-October to early December):
- GEB 5212 Professional Writing (1 credit)
- FIN 6636 Macro Finance (2 credits)
- MAN 6636 Global Strategic Management (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
Spring full semester:
- GEB 6930 Global Immersion Experience (GIE) (2 credits)
- MAN 6900 Capstone Project (2 credits)
Spring Module 3 (mid-January to late February):
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
Spring Module 4 (early March to late April):
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
- Graduate business elective (2 credits)
Total credits: 30
*Average credit load per module is 6 credits (3 classes). Electives can be completed at UF and/or abroad in Spring or Summer. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned abroad. Professional courses (e.g. LAW) cannot count toward MIB unless student is earning joint degrees concurrently (MIB and a professional degree – JD, MD, DDS, DVM, PharmD).