MS in International Business | GW School of Business

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Build Global Business Expertise to Take Your Career Anywhere

Washington, D.C., isn’t a backdrop for GW’s Master of Science in International Business (MSIB)—it’s part of the curriculum. Steps from the World Bank, IMF, Federal Reserve, State Department and a network of multinational companies and international organizations, students are immersed in the institutions and markets shaping global business. What distinguishes GW is not simply proximity to these institutions, but its ability to integrate them into the student experience. Through required international experiences, consulting coursework, guest speakers and professional events, you’ll engage directly with the leaders and institutions working at the center of global finance, trade, policy and development.

Explore global trade strategy, economic analysis, international growth, sustainability and ethics while applying what you learn to real challenges with organizations in the U.S. and abroad. Learn how businesses operate across markets, currencies, regulatory environments, cultural norms and geopolitical pressures.

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Discover the GW Advantage

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Take Your Skills Around the World

Put your global business knowledge to work through required international experiential learning. Travel to a global destination and work directly with companies on substantive business challenges, presenting recommendations they can use. Recent experiences have taken students to Singapore, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Sweden, with projects tailored to the business environment and opportunities in each region.

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Consulting That Goes Beyond the Classroom

Work with real clients on real business challenges in the International Business Consulting Capstone. Students source their own client projects, not simulated case studies, and develop recommendations for decision-makers. Projects have included market-entry strategies, sustainable business models, supply chains and international expansion.

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Build Specialized Expertise: Earn a Graduate Certificate

Tailor your degree to your professional goals by adding a graduate certificate that builds specialized expertise alongside your core business education.

Graduate Certificate in Global Management

Learn to lead organizations across international borders, focusing on coordinating strategies, operations, and diverse teams to achieve competitive advantages in diverse markets. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to act on the opportunities and challenges present in the global business environment. Suitable for graduates looking to work in international marketing, global supply chain, human resources, operations, and consulting roles.

Required: 12 credits, including 6 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses. Fulfilling the program’s elective requirement by participating in a GW Business-sponsored Short-Term Study Away Program is strongly encouraged.

See GW's International Business Program in Action

Hear students and faculty describe how the international business program exposes students to complex business problems with hands-on practice, practical knowledge, and global experiences.

Career Success Backed by a Global Alumni Network

GW Business' MS in International Business (MSIB) graduates go on to work across a wide range of sectors and businesses, including international trade and policy, multinational corporations, and policy and international institutions. Whether you’re interested in consulting, finance, marketing, trade policy, global development or another field where business crosses borders, you’ll gain a global perspective grounded in real-world experience.

With a global alumni network of more than 60,000 professionals spanning Fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits, and organizations across six continents, plus dedicated career support resources, you’ll gain access to mentorship, connections, and career opportunities that open doors and accelerate your impact.

Here are just some of the 260+ organizations where GW Business alumni are advancing their exciting careers:

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Prepare to lead business beyond borders. GW's Master of Science in International Business puts you at the center of global business, in the city where those conversations happen, at a school with the relationships to open the doors.

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