Program Overview
A snapshot of the Avila international business MBA online program
Boost your career potential across geographical and multicultural boundaries with the Avila Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Business degree. Online coursework prepares you for an exciting and rewarding leadership role with a multinational corporation. You will study foundational business principles such as ethical responsibilities, microeconomic theory, and diversification strategies and focus on international trade, exchange rate determination, and marketing strategies for unique global environments.
This affordable, IACBE-accredited international business MBA online program gives you the expertise that high-touch talent development teams seek, making you a competitive hire for any organization. Benefit from one-on-one attention and personalized support throughout the program.
Career opportunities for MBA in International Business graduates:
- Global Project Manager
- Business Development Manager
- International Sales Manager
- International Trade Compliance Manager
- International Logistics Coordinator
- Global Project Manager
- Business Development Manager
- International Sales Manager
- International Trade Compliance Manager
- International Logistics Coordinator
Tuition
The value you’ll find in the Avila online international business MBA
The MBA in International Business online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-by-the-course rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition, and financial aid may be available. Choosing Avila University means choosing a top 10 affordable online master's program, according to Forbes (2024).
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in International Business | $650 | $1,950 | $19,500* |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Milestones to guide your student journey
Ideal for working professionals, the MBA in International Business online program features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 2025 | 5/5/25 | 5/4/25 | 5/4/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/5/25 | 6/21/25 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 2025 | 6/30/25 | 6/29/25 | 6/29/25 | 7/1/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/23/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 1 2025 | 8/25/25 | 8/24/25 | 8/24/25 | 8/26/25 | 8/25/25 | 10/18/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2 2025 | 10/20/25 | 10/19/25 | 10/19/25 | 10/21/25 | 10/20/25 | 12/13/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Requirements for the international business master’s program
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Avila online MBA in International Business below.
International business degree requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- 2.75 GPA
- No GMAT or GRE required
In order to be eligible to receive an MBA degree from Avila University, you must have the following:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 2.75 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- GPA requirements for conditional admission: 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
Submit all official transcripts to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: MBA Admissions
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
Courses
A look at the online MBA in International Business curriculum
In order to earn the MBA in International Business online, you will complete 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours. There are no leveling courses or prerequisites required. Students who have not taken a statistics course in previous coursework will be required to take EC604 Statistical Analysis, increasing the total program credit hours to 33.
Students will be exposed to the international marketing management process. This will involve:
- The ability to understand the cultural environments of global markets.
- The ability to assess global market opportunities.
- The ability to understand the current international market in order to develop future global marketing strategies.
Course objectives:
- Learn basic international economic concepts
- Study international trade using quantitative and qualitative methods
- Investigate trade theories and policies
- Review foreign exchange, balance-of-payments and the current account
- Analyze international aggregate supply and demand
Course objectives:
- Understand critical international finance and business concepts
- Understand and reflect on the diversity of international financial market environment across different countries including the bond markets, the equity market, and the money market
- Reflect and analyze the opportunities and challenges provided by international financial markets to MNCs
- Develop an understanding of the foreign exchange market, different theories about exchange rate determination, and different exchange rate regimes
- Consider and evaluate the impacts of specific local or firm actions on global community
- Examine and evaluate the development of global organizations and institutional over time and its effects upon the financial system, the economy and the society
- Build strong analytical skills and data processing abilities to analyze real exchange rate data and understand exchange rate movement and behavior
- Be able to carry out exchange rate forecasting using different techniques
- Build strong analytical skills to solve real business problems faced by multinational corporations
- Apply critical thinking to make informed decisions in the international context
- Identify potential risk factors and learn to measure risk exposure and perform risk management in a global business setting using various approaches
- Demonstrate professional communication skills in the business setting via written, oral and technological means
- Promote business ethics
For students without any previous stats course, EC604 Statistical Analysis will be required. Any previous stats course taken will be reviewed to determine if EC604 is required.
The School of Business at Avila University has received specialized accreditation for its MBAs in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
*Students who have not taken a statistics course in previous coursework will be required to take EC604 Statistical Analysis, increasing the total program credit hours to 33 and total tuition to $21,450.
