A truly global institution, we were the first business school to have our own campuses on three continents, and our alumni network spans more than 120 countries.
Our MBA concentration in international business immerses you in the micro- and macroeconomic topics that are critical to a broad understanding of today’s global economic environment and the role of governments and institutions as economic agents.
In our flexible curriculum, you’ll explore questions at the heart of the global economy: How are exchange rates determined? Why do some countries grow faster than others? What are the risks of conducting business in an emerging market? Your insights into these and other important questions will propel your career in an international environment.
Customize your MBA education with a concentration in international business by choosing at least three courses in this discipline. Here are just a few of the options.
You will develop an understanding of issues in international macroeconomics that are important for managers operating in the global marketplace. The course covers theories of the determination of exchange rates and interest rates, the management of foreign exchange risk, international capital flows, debt and currency crises, international monetary and exchange rate regimes, the roles of the international financial institutions in developing countries, and other characteristics of international financial markets.
Why is the United States the wealthiest country in the world? How can we understand the emergence of China and India in the last two decades? What explains growth disasters of countries such as Venezuela and Sub-Saharan Africa? Why has Brazil not emerged as a growth miracle despite its enormous potential? We will develop an analytical framework to examine the role of financial markets, labor market regulations, tax policy, and trade policy in understanding a country's growth experience.
To see more international business courses, visit our course catalog and search by concentration area for your program of interest.
At Chicago Booth, you’ll study with international business faculty who conduct groundbreaking research, consult with governmental agencies and companies around the world, and share their expertise regarding the impact of financial policy on the domestic and global business environment.
Chicago Booth Review and other publications regularly feature the research of Chicago Booth scholars.
Research by Chicago Booth’s Brent Neiman and others finds that investor portfolios are more strongly biased toward their own currencies than standard models would imply.
Foreign Currency? No Thanks. Investors Prefer Their Own Currencies and the US Dollar
The increasing “skill abundance” of large cities is not exclusive to developed economies, according to research from Chicago Booth’s Jonathan Dingel and others.
In Brazil, China, and India, Cities Attract Talent
Chicago Booth’s Raghuram G. Rajan explains the argument, laid out in his 2019 book The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind, that the weakening of communities has created a societal imbalance.
Why We Need to Strengthen Communities
Faculty members at Booth are connected to some of the most important leaders across industry. Our faculty regularly invite these leading practitioners and influencers to speak to students in the Booth classroom, providing you with greater access to learn, network, and grow.
Learn from Industry ExpertsChicago Booth MBA students have access to several interdisciplinary centers that fund faculty research, host workshops and conferences, and foster a strong research community.
The Clark Center for Global Markets organizes Booth faculty efforts to influence public policy and the practice of business around the world. By hosting expert panels, visiting thought leaders, and conferences, the Clark Center raises the impact of Booth research.
Kent A. Clark Center for Global MarketsDevelop your skills, meet new people, and build a dynamic global network. As an MBA student in international business at Booth, you’ll have many opportunities to get involved in student groups, competitions, and other activities.
Get involved, develop new skills, and meet new people in a wide array of student-led groups.
Join a Full-Time MBA Group
Pursue your interests and expand your network by joining a student-led group for Part-Time MBA students.
Explore Part-Time MBA Student Groups
Test your theories and gain valuable experience in some of the world’s most prestigious competitions on campus and around the globe.
Participate in a Competition
Learn how our international programs and study abroad opportunities will expand your horizons and prepare you to succeed.
Take a Global View
This annual event provides a forum for our pathbreaking thought leaders to confront the future, evaluate emerging trends, and share key insights that help reframe our understanding of the world to come.
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