MBA in International BusinessDue to the level of expertise of executives and managers the methodology of the SIU MBA is interactive in nature. Classes are structured to emphasize individual and group learning. For example, a group of five to seven members analyzes and discusses a case and presents it for further class discussion and feedback.
The MBA program consists of 15 courses instructed in English.The program can be completed in two years on a part-time basis. Participants generally meet every second weekend per term, per class. Classes are held Friday evenings from 18:30 –21:30 and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 – 16:00.
MBA participants are required to complete 8 core courses plus 7 of 9 elective courses chosen from selected topics such as:
• Business Ethics
• Intercultural Business Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Managerial Leadership
• Marketing Management
Occupational field/ Target audience
With an MBA in International Business you will have the necessary leadership skills to advance in your career. You may work in executive management positions in fields such as marketing, human resource management, finance, strategic management, strategic planning, and many other fields.
Focus / Curriculum
Interactive Learning The Three-Step Model and the Case Method
Successful management depends on effective decision making, and effective-ness involves two factors: knowing which are the right things to do and doing them in an efficient way. The case method, applying acquired knowledge to practical case examples, and the three-step learning model are practiced during the whole MBA program, in order to train team work and effective decision making.
Step 1: Individual work Through individual study the participants acquire the basic knowledge of the subject treated. Then they study case examples which are descriptions of real up-to-date management problems. They analyze the given information and suggests justified solutions, putting themselves in the position of a consultant or a manager who has to take a decision.
Step 2: Group Discussion Participants then meet in small groups (5 to 7 members) in order to discuss the cases previously prepared. The aim of this exercise is to train team work, developing the ability to interact and collaborate effectively with others, learning from each other and at the same time contributing to symbiotic results.
Active participation therefore is essential. This is especially exciting and challenging in multi-cultural groups in which participants have diverse personalities and professional back-grounds.
Step 3: Class Discussion The different groups then meet in class for a more formal discussion under the guidance of the professor. One group presents its findings, and justifies them in an open discussion. While group meetings focus on solution finding, class discussion emphasizes optimizing suggested solutions. The professor has the role of a guide and catalyst rather than a teacher, contributing with his particular expertise and business experience.
Lectures and case studies are the backbone of SIU´s learning system, however other elements are added, as for example: conferences of guest speakers, videos, formal reports on case examples or particular subjects, real case projects, computer applications and visits to companies.
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