Curriculum
Program of Study for the PHD in International Business (72 semester hours *)
| Business Foundation |
24 semester hours * |
| Quantitative and Research Methods |
12 semester hours |
| International Business Common Core |
12 semester hours |
| Other Elective Graduate Courses |
12 semester hours |
| Dissertation |
12 semester hours |
| Total: |
72 semester hours |
Business Foundation (24 semester hours *)
| ACCT 5311 |
Accounting for Management |
| CIS 5313 |
Strategic Information Systems |
| ECON 5311 |
Managerial Economics |
| ECON 5360 |
Global Economic Environment for Managers |
| FIN 5311 |
Financial Management |
| MKT 5311 |
Marketing Management |
| SCM 5308 |
Concepts of Production Management |
| MGMT 5325 |
Management Strategy and Policy
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* Entering students must take the Business Foundation courses or demonstrate competency in the knowledge areas represented.
It is anticipated that students entering the program with an MBA will have already taken these courses or their equivalent.
Students can demonstrate achievement of proficiency in any or all of these areas by examination, subject to the approval of the
Director of the Ph.D. Program. |
Quantitative and Research Methods Courses (12 semester hours)
Students may take appropriate alternative courses subject to approval by the Program Director.
| IBUS 6300 |
Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Statistics |
| IBUS 6302 |
Multivariate Methods and Linear Regression |
| AND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: |
| IBUS 6303 |
Advanced Regression Analysis |
| IBUS 6304 |
Business Time Series Analysis |
| IBUS 6305 |
Doctoral Seminar in Applied International Business Research |
| IBUS 6307 |
Survey Research Methods |
| IBUS 6308 |
Research Philosophy and Design |
International Business Core Courses (12 semester hours)
Students may take appropriate alternative courses subject to approval by the Program Director.
| Choose Four of the Following: |
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| IBUS 6310 |
Seminar in the International Accounting Environment
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| IBUS 6311 |
Seminar in International Trade and Business Policy |
| IBUS 6313 |
Seminar in International Marketing |
| IBUS 6317 |
Seminar in International Global Information Systems |
| IBUS 6319 |
Seminar in International Business |
Elective Research Specialization Courses (12 semester hours)
Each student must complete twelve semester hours of graduate-level
College of Business Administration courses from the list below. Appropriate courses may be substituted
with the approval of the Director.
| Choose Four of the Following: |
|---|
| IBUS 6312 |
Seminar in International Financial Management and Monetary Economics |
| IBUS 6316 |
Seminar in International Production Operations and Supply Chain Management |
| IBUS 6321 |
Seminar in International Financial Accounting |
| IBUS 6324 |
Seminar in International Tax |
| IBUS 6331 |
Seminar in Theory of Finance & Asset Pricing |
| IBUS 6332 |
Seminar in International Capital Markets |
| IBUS 6341 |
Seminar in Strategic and Competitive Information Systems |
| IBUS 6342 |
Analysis of Diffusion and ICT Impact |
| IBUS 6351 |
Seminar in International Management and Strategy |
| IBUS 6352 |
International Entrepreneurship |
| IBUS 6353 |
International Organization Behavior and Human Resource Management |
| IBUS 6354 |
Special Topics in International Business |
| IBUS 6389 |
Independent Study (with approval of Program Director) |
Dissertation (12 semester hours)
All students must complete a doctoral dissertation (a minimum of 12 semester hours) that presents original research at an advanced
level on a significant problem in international business. Dissertation hours may be repeated as needed.
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ACCT 5311 - Accounting for Management
A study of accounting as related to making business decisions. Readings, cases, and problems dealing with accounting concepts, budgeting
and cost control, use of accounting data in planning operations and policy formulation, and tax planning in business policies.
ACCT 5301 - Financial Accounting
An introductory study of accounting procedures involved in recording transactions producing income statements and interpreting financial
data prepared primarily for external users. This course examines the theory and practices related to recording assets, liabilities, owners’
equities, revenues and expenses in accordance with current accounting theory.
CIS 5313 - Strategic Information Systems
This course is concerned with how general managers can apply information technology (IT) to increase strategic advantage and organizational
effectiveness. The objective of the course is to develop students’ ability to identify information systems that can increase organizational
competitiveness and to recognize the major threats to these desired outcomes. Successful application of IT to business problems and
opportunities will also be reviewed.
ECON 5311 - Managerial Economics
An evaluative study of the theory of economic decision-making in individual firms, groups of firms, and industries under market conditions
ranging from competition to monopoly.
ECON 5360 - Global Economic Environment for Managers
Economic principles of the flow of goods, services, and capital funds across international borders. Analysis of existing national and international
economic institutions influencing international trade and capital flow.
FIN 5311 - Financial Management
A study of the financial manager in executive decision making, involving financial planning and analysis in the allocation of the financial resources
of a firm; investment decision-making, capital budgeting, and financial problems of growth.
MGMT 5311 - Organizational Management Seminar
An experiential study of management processes and problems associated with the social system of organizations including individual and group behavior,
behavior among groups, and behavior of organizations in an international context interacting with external and internal environments.
BLAW 5306 - Business Law and Ethics
A broad-based course covering an introductory study of the legal environment of business and of social and ethical considerations affecting business.
MGMT 5336 - Effective Management of Human Resources
A study of methods to effectively utilize and manage human resources in a rapidly changing business environment. Topics covered include planning,
staffing, appraising, compensating, training, career management, improving the work environment, and establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
MKT 5311 - Marketing Management
Analysis of policy formulation by marketing management with special emphasis on the influence of internal and external environment factors that affect the competitive strategies of a marketing firm.
SCM 5308 - Concepts of Production Management
The production/operations function is concerned with the planning and decision-making activities of managers directly responsible for the conversion of
resources into products and services. This course is a study of the issues underlying the management of operations, and introduces students to a variety of tools and techniques used by operations managers exploring alternative means of implementing decisions.
QMB 5311 - Quantitative Methods in Business
Basic mathematical techniques employed in the solution of management problems, including probability theory and tests of hypotheses.
MGMT 5325 - Management Strategy and Policy
A seminar devoted to an investigation, analysis, and discussion of American business problems, trends, policies, and major issues.
IBUS 6300 - Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Statistics
This course covers applications of statistical techniques and analysis of
business and economic research related to problem specification; probabilistic and distributional theory; modeling and measuring phenomena
related to the collection, examination, and transformation of international business and economics data; statistical inference and the
testing of hypotheses; the use of non-parametric tools and correlation analysis. Students will analyze real international business and
economic data with major statistical software packages used in the field as an introduction to quantitative issues and methods reflected
in current international business literatures. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
IBUS 6302 - Multivariate Methods and Linear Regression
This course is an extensive review of quantitative methods used for the analysis
and interpretation of multivariate data in international business problems. Students will analyze real data using major statistical
software packages with an emphasis on OLS regression model specification, diagnostics, validation, and subsequent inferences;
interpreting interactions and higher order terms; moderation and mediation effects; analysis of qualitative, truncated, and dichotomous
dependent variables; and analysis of variance, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and hierarchical linear modeling techniques.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
IBUS 6303 - Advanced Regression Analysis
This course is a study of linear and nonlinear regression methodologies, elementary time series
analysis, and other introductory econometric topics. The course is designed to provide basic expertise in the application of
econometric topics. The course is designed to provide basic expertise in the application of econometric techniques to hypothesis
testing, model building, diagnostic testing, and simulations analysis. Prerequisites: Department approval.
IBUS 6304 - Business Time Series Analysis
This course is a survey of univariate time series, single equation, and multi-equation systems
approaches to applied econometric forecasting analysis. Topics to be covered include autoregressive-moving average (ARIMA) modeling, model
identification, estimation, diagnostic checking and out-of-sample simulation. Applications will be drawn from Latin American business
conditions, exchange rate, inflation, natural income, and balance of payments forecasting methods. Prerequisites: IBUS 6301 with a
grade of “B” or better and department approval.
IBUS 6305 - Doctoral Seminar in Applied International Business Research
In this course students research interdisciplinary international
business problems and economics issues specific to border regions. Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6307 - Survey Research Methods
This course teaches students how to plan, design, and execute international business surveys. Students will
learn about cross-national problems associated with questionnaire development, item analysis, scale development, including reliability and
convergent and discriminant validity. The course will also examine qualitative methods such as content analysis, event history analysis,
and observation. Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6308 - Research Philosophy and Design
This course introduces students to the logic, methodology, and methods of inquiry that act as a
foundation for the study of international business. The purpose of this course is to provide students an understanding of the role of theory;
connection between theory and research design; the distinction between experimental, quasi-experimental and other forms of research designs;
threats to the validity of research findings; the linking of concepts to variables that yield valid and reliable quantitative data; and
ethical considerations in the conduct of international business research. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
IBUS 6310 - Seminar in the International Accounting Environment
This course provides an overview of international business theories within the context of
international accounting issues, challenges and opportunities faced by multinationals regarding strategic and operational management
control; financial reporting; assurance; and financial services. Emphasis is placed on an introduction to international accounting
literature, the connection between classic international business theory and international accounting literature and its contribution
to the understanding of cross-national business issues. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
IBUS 6311 - Seminar in International Trade and Business Policy
This course involves the study of the theory of trade, trade policy and trade
agreements designed to eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers to international business commerce. Topics include comparative advantage,
specific factors of production and income distribution, economies of scale, imperfect competition, international trade, international
factor movements, and trade policy. Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6312 - Seminar in International Financial Management and Monetary Economics
This course is an in-depth study of foreign exchange risk
management as it relates to the protection of future investment decisions, the cost of capital, and the firm’s financial structure, capital
flows, balance of payment issues, exchange rate determination, and open economy macroeconomic issues. Topics include balance of payments,
exchange rates and the foreign exchange market, price levels and the exchange rate, output and the exchange rate, fixed exchange rates,
and floating exchange rates. Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6313 - Seminar in International Marketing
This course focuses on the types of marketing decisions facing the international marketing
manager in the multi-national firm. It examines international marketing in terms of exporting and importing as well as other modes of
entry. Considerable emphasis is placed upon differences among markets because of geography, politics, economics, culture, commercial
policy, legal matters, and trade practices. Areas of investigation include global management of the marketing mix and border/regional
issues. Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6316 - Seminar in International Production Operations and Supply Chain Management
This course focuses on the issues related to the
efficient and effective management of supply and material functions in an international context. The course primarily analyzes the
management of materials and the control of materials costs in international businesses and institutional enterprises. Prerequisite:
Department approval.
IBUS 6317 - Seminar in International Global Information Systems
This course addresses global information technology and its impact on the
facilitation of global business in a digital economy from the perspective of national governments, economic regions, multi-national
corporations, corporations and consumers. The cross-cultural and political nature of information technology will be studied in terms
of the impact of information management and flow on the conduct of business to gain and sustain a competitive advantage in a global
economy. Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6319 - Seminar in International Business
Seminar in International Business offers a survey of contemporary international business
research in a seminar format. Topics include the international business environment, entry mode choice, organizational theories of
multinational enterprise, strategic alliances and networks, export strategies and international business in and from emerging economies.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6312 - Seminar in International Financial Management and Monetary Economics
This course is an in-depth study of foreign exchange risk
management as it relates to the protection of future investment decisions, the cost of capital, and the firm’s financial structure,
capital flows, balance of payment issues, exchange rate determination, and open economy macroeconomic issues. Topics include balance of
payments, exchange rates and the foreign exchange market, price levels and the exchange rate, output and the exchange rate, fixed exchange
rates, and floating exchange rates. Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6316 - Seminar in International Production Operations and Supply Chain Management
This course focuses on the issues related to the efficient and effective management of supply and material functions in an international
context. The course primarily analyzes the management of materials and the control of materials costs in international businesses and
institutional enterprises. Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6321 - Seminar in International Financial Accounting
This course is a study of financial accounting research in the context of international business literature relating to comparative
accounting practices; effects of cultural values on reporting systems; reporting and disclosure decision impacts on cost of capital
and other issues faced by multinational enterprises; and the institutions and environments that affect them. Prerequisite: Departmental
approval.
IBUS 6324 - Seminar in International Tax
This course is a study of comparative tax systems and related impacts on the decision process of multinational enterprises, and the
institutions and environments that affect them. Topics include issues related to mode of entry, transfer pricing, income shifting,
compensation practice, and cost of capital decisions; as well as the effects of cultural values on tax administration, tax compliance,
and social responsibility practices in a global environment. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
IBUS 6331 - Seminar in Theory of Finance & Asset Pricing
This course focuses on the theoretical and empirical findings related to financial decision-making under certainty and uncertainty.
Emphasis is placed on the development of the primary asset pricing models; an introduction to theoretical and empirical evidence from
corporate finance decision-making literature; and the study of capital structure, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate
governance and international financial management. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
IBUS 6332 - Seminar in International Capital Markets
The course provides an introduction to the study of finance and global capital markets. Emphasis will be placed on public and private
financial intermediaries; securities markets; market micro-structure; organized exchanges; and other issues affecting the decisions of
multinational entities. Prerequisites: IBUS 6331 and departmental approval.
IBUS 6341 - Seminar in Strategic and Competitive Information Systems
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the development of strategic and competitive information systems
(SCIS); development techniques that align the organization’s information system with organizational strategy and structure; and associated
effects on competitiveness in a global economy. Emphasis is placed on various case studies highlighting real world traditional
implementations of SCIS; as well as innovations in development that generalize these systems to different types of organizations and
global business functions. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
IBUS 6342 - Analysis of Diffusion and ICT Impact
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of theory development in the
context of macro-level, micro-level, and multi-level cultural and institutional ICT and TAM effects of multinational entity decisions in a
global environment. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
IBUS 6351 - Seminar in International Management and Strategy
This course is a study of the global competitive and economic factors that shape the environment in which firms operate. The distinctive
nature of the business environment in developing countries, and the managerial implications of same, will be highlighted. Topics include
multi-national and global strategy, organizing international operations, international technology transfer, international human resource
management, and evaluation of international operations. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
IBUS 6352 - International Entrepreneurship
This course examines the creation, management and growth of independent firms that have intent of
engaging in International commerce. The requirements of firms called “born-global” or “multinational start-ups” include the development
of a business model, location pre-venture capital, building a venture team; identifying market-entry and exit strategies, and preparing
for growth. The course also examines international small businesses with an emphasis on how they differ from large international firms.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6353 - International Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Emphasis is on mastery of classic and contemporary literature in international organizational behavior and human resource management.
Both U.S. and international theories and research perspectives will be used to guide students in building their own research agendas.
Prerequisites: MGMT 5311 or equivalent and IBUS 6301 each with a grade of “B” or better and departmental approval.
IBUS 6354 - Special Topics in International Business
Selected Topics in International Business may be taken up to three times with approval of the doctoral program director. Content of the
course will vary with instructor. Course topics might include theories of: Emerging Markets and International Business, International
Entry Mode Choice, Seminar in Importing/Exporting, International Product Strategy, Regional Trade Agreements and MNC behavior, etc.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6389 - Independent Study
Independent study in International Business may be taken up to three times with approval of the doctoral program director.
Content of the course will vary with the professor directing the independent study. Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6398 - Dissertation I
This course represents the development of original research at the frontier of knowledge to demonstrate excellence
in the field. After successfully defending the dissertation proposal, students must register for 6398 when work on the dissertation is
begun. Thereafter, students must register for 6399 during the semesters in which work on the dissertation is being accomplished.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
IBUS 6399 - Dissertation II
This course represents the development of original research at the frontier of knowledge to demonstrate excellence
in the field. After successfully defending the dissertation proposal, students must register for 6398 when work on the dissertation is
begun. Thereafter, students must register for 6399 during the semesters in which work on the dissertation is being accomplished.
Prerequisite: Department approval.