Program Description

The Master of Science in International Management Studies degree program equips students with advanced knowledge and training in international management and trains them to:

• Manage business operations in both domestic and international settings.
• Analyze functional areas of domestic and international management.
• Develop in-depth knowledge and experience related to the challenges and opportunities that affect international business decisions.

With an emphasis on the functional areas of management, international business management, and the cultural, sociopolitical and geographical constraints that impact business decisions, the master’s program teaches students the skills they’ll need to thrive in international corporate, industrial and governmental careers.

Designed by world-class faculty, the International Management Studies curriculum provides opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a variety of specializations:

• Finance
• Human Relations and Organizational Behavior
• Information Management Technology
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management

Benefits

The International Management Studies master’s program ensures that students gain a broad understanding of their discipline, apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems and communicate and work effectively in collaborative environments.

Other benefits include:

• World-Class Faculty: The program is led by faculty of the Naveen Jindal School of Management who are widely cited experts in their respective fields, many of whom also have professional industry experience.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Courses in the International Management Studies master’s program will introduce students to new ideas, methodologies, and competencies while also introducing them to new skillsets and experiences.
• Specialized Concentrations and Degree Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to choose from numerous concentrations based on their particular interests and career aspirations.
• Double Degree Pathways: The double degree option allows students to share coursework between two degrees and take advantage of potential time and tuition benefits.
• Facilities: The School of Management building and Jindal School Addition provide students with more than 300,000 square feet of classroom, computer labs and study areas including specialized labs for financial trading, business communications, accounting and sales.
• Location: Situated in the greater Dallas region—recently rated by Forbes magazine as the #1 “Best City for Jobs”—UT Dallas provides students with easy access to employers and internship opportunities, not to mention a large and supportive alumni population.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Management Studies master’s program have gone on to pursue a wide variety of professional careers at well-known organizations such as Samsung, Johnson & Johnson, Ericsson, and Huawei, to name just a few. Some of these positions include:

• Senior Marketing Manager
• International Trade Compliance Manager
• Account Executive
• Operations Executive
• Deputy Technical Manager
• Quality Control and Shipping Specialist
• Business Relationship Manager
• International Projects Coordination
• Compensation and Benefits Analyst
• Fund Administrator
• Retail and Product Strategy Analyst
• Project Manager

Marketable Skills

Review the marketable skills for this academic program.

Application Deadlines and Requirements

Please take note of all application deadlines and visit the Apply Now webpage to begin the application process. See the International Management Studies degree program website for additional information.

Applicants to the International Management Studies master’s degree program should have:

• A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an institution in the United States, or its equivalent (all majors are considered). Knowledge of calculus is required. Applicants who have not satisfied this requirement may take OPRE 6303 (Quantitative Foundations of Business).A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in both core and aggregate courses.
• A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in both core and aggregate courses.
• Test Scores: Competitive GMAT performance based on a score that is less than five years old. GRE scores are also accepted.
• Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must at least one letter of recommendation from an individual able to judge the candidate’s potential for success in the master’s degree program. The letter can be academic or professional.
• Admissions Essay: Applicants must submit an essay outlining their academic interests and professional goals.
• A resume.
• International applicants must submit a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the internet-based test. Scores must be less than two years old. See the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding English proficiency requirements for international applicants.