Canisius College: Bordering on the World
Master of Science in International Business (MIB)Taking advantage of Buffalo's strategic placement on an international border, the Master of Science in International Business (MIB) program is designed with the belief that a graduate program in international business should deliver real world experience in the global market. Aside from immersion in timely coursework, students will have the opportunity to engage in international market research projects, study in a foreign country, and work closely with international companies.
Partnering with the World Trade Center of Buffalo-Niagara
With a curriculum developed in collaboration with the World Trade Center Buffalo-Niagara, students will become well versed in international marketing, finance, and management as well as global logistics, global supply chain management, and market research. The World Trade Center Buffalo-Niagara will also remain active in the MIB program offering opportunities for students to intern, see guest speakers, and participate in a mentorship program.
Study Abroad
Language proficiency is not a prerequisite for the MIB, but students have the option to study abroad in France, Spain, or Germany for one semester. Those students who are interested in spending an entire year abroad, are encouraged to do so. An optional six credits of foreign language classes are offered for those who would like language preparation before studying abroad.
Curriculum
Track One - for Non Business Undergraduate Majors
Non Business Undergraduate Majors are required to take 15 credit hours of pre-requisiste coursework in: Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Operations and Finance. These courses can be taken at the MBA level at Canisius College.
Track Two- for Business Undergraduate Majors
For Business Undergradute Majors who have successfully completed the above course work in their undergraduate program begin the with the required courses listed below.
Required Courses (24 credit hours)
| MIB 506 | Fundamentals of International Business | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 516 | Comparative Management | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 536 | International Marketing | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 526 | International Finance | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 531 | Market Research | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 542 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 533 | Global Logistics | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 590 | Capstone | 3 credits | ||
| International Requirement (9 credit hours) - unless otherwise indicated (chose 1 area) | ||||
| AREA 1 | ||||
| International Field Experience Requirement AND |
3 credits | |||
| MIB 55_ | Internship or Project | 6 credits | ||
| AREA 2 | ||||
| *MIB 59_ | Study Abroad Experience | 9 or 12 credits | ||
| * Students who study abroad for 12 credits hours will only need 3 credits hours of electives | ||||
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| Electives (6 credit hours) | ||||
| Area Studies: | ||||
| MIB 586 | Doing Business in European Union | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 584 | Doing Business in Canada | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 582 | Doing Business in Latin America | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 581 | Doing Business in Asia | 3 credits | ||
| MIB | Language courses - day only | 3 credits | ||
| MIB 551 | International Entrepreneurship | 3 credits | ||
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MIB 552 |
Trade Mission | 3 credits | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS for business undergrads | 39 credits | |||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS for non business undergrads | 54 credits | |||