Program Details

The MBA in International Business is a future-ready, career-driven program for aspiring global leaders who want to build careers across international markets, multinational corporations and global consulting firms. It combines core management expertise, international business acumen and cross-cultural intelligence, preparing students to manage international operations, expand businesses across borders, and lead multicultural teams with confidence. Learning is anchored in international trade and business analytics, global marketing strategy, international finance and risk management, cross-cultural and global HRM, and strategic management in a global context, delivered through real-world case studies, business simulations, live projects and industry-led assignments.

The Cross-Cultural Management specialisation strengthens capability to work in diverse global environments by building understanding of cultural nuances, communication styles, leadership approaches and business practices across regions. Students learn how cultural differences shape negotiations, decision-making, team dynamics and organisational performance, while developing inclusivity, adaptability and cultural intelligence to leverage diversity for innovation and competitive advantage.

Program Highlights

Major research project/dissertation aligned with global business issues.
Summer internships and live industry projects for practical exposure.
Industry visits, global case studies and expert guest lectures.
Hands-on training in Power BI, Advanced Excel, R Studio and analytics tools.
Practical learning through business simulations and international trade projects.
Understanding operations of export houses and global trade organisations.
Cross-border decision readiness through legal risk assessment and strategic mitigation.
Access to smart classrooms, Analytics Lab and digital library.
Student exchange, study abroad and semester exchange opportunities with leading global institutions.

Industry Trends & Career Opportunities

Globalisation, digital transformation and sustainability are reshaping business, increasing demand for international business professionals. Growth is being driven by expansion into emerging markets, cross-border e-commerce and digital trade, greater complexity in global supply chains, and a rising emphasis on ESG, sustainability and ethical business practices. Graduates can pursue roles across manufacturing, services, consulting and global trade, including:

International Business Manager
Global Marketing Manager
International Trade Specialist
International Financial Analyst
Global Supply Chain Manager
Business Consultant
Business Development Manager
Project Manager
Exports Manager
Financial Planner

Placements

The MBA in International Business offers diverse placement opportunities across global and domestic organisations, supporting careers in international trade, global strategy, consulting and cross-border operations. Employers increasingly value global business insight, analytical capability and cross-cultural competence, enabling opportunities across manufacturing, services, consulting, logistics, finance, FMCG, IT and export–import sectors.

Fee Structure

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Curriculum

Semester 1

Course	L	T	P	Credit
Organizational Behavior	3	0	0	3
Marketing Management	3	0	0	3
Managerial Economics	3	0	0	3
Accounting for Managers	3	0	0	3
Quantitative Techniques for Managers	3	0	0	3
Business Analysis and Communication I	1	0	2	2
Spreadsheet modeling	2	0	2	3
Business Environment	2	0	0	2
TOTAL				22

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Semester 2

Course	L	T	P	Credit
Human Resource Management	3	0	0	3
Financial Management	3	0	0	3
Operations Management	3	0	0	3
Business Analysis and Communication II	1	0	2	2
Business Research Methods	3	0	0	3
Industrial Visit	0	0	0	1
Business Ethics and CSR	2	0	0	2
Applied econometrics for managerial decisions	3	0	0	3
Managing Digital Transformation	3	0	0	3
TOTAL				23

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Semester 3

Course	L	T	P	Credit
International Logistics & Supply Chain Management	3	0	0	3
Strategic Management	3	0	0	3
International Finance Management	3	0	0	3
International Trade Documentation and Trade Finance	2	0	2	3
Foreign Trade Policy and Procedure	3	0	0	3
Specialization Paper-I (Specialization I: International Business Law and Negotiations, Course-International Business Negotiations, Specialization II: Cross Cultural Management, Course- Cross Cultural Management)	3	0	0	3
Summer Internship	0	0	0	2
Project Management	3	0	0	3
Global context of Business	1	0	0	1
TOTAL				24

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Semester 4

Course	L	T	P	Credit
Trade and Business Analytics	3	0	0	3
Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	0	0	3
Dissertation	0	0	0	4
Specialization Paper-II (Specialization I: International Business Law and Negotiations, Course- International Business Laws, Specialization II: Cross Cultural Management, Course- International Strategy)	3	0	0	3
Environmental, Social and Governance	3	0	0	3
TOTAL				16

Eligibility

The minimum eligibility criteria for MBA in International Business to be fulfilled by interested students is as follows: Minimum 50% marks in Class X & XII and Graduation. Graduation From a recognised University in any stream.

MBA Admissions through National Level Tests**:

Students having minimum eligible MAT /CMAT 2023 score of 70 Percentile will be exempted from UPES Management Entrance Test and will only be called for Group Discussion and Interview if qualified. Valid 50 percentile and above score of CAT 2022/ XAT 2023 A score of minimum 400 or above for GMAT, a score of 120 and above in NMAT 2022 / 23 scores will also be accepted.

**Upto 30% seats shall be filled through National Level Tests category (CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT). Incase candidates for such seats are not available, UPES has the right to fill these seats through MBA (UPESMET)

Selection Criteria

The process of selection criteria for students interested in pursuing MBA in International Business offered by UPES is based on the individual's performance in UPESMET / National Level Exams/ CUET followed by Personal Interview

MBA in International Business Cross-Cultural Management

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