Master of

Business Administration and International Trade

The Master’s program of Administration and International Trade develops in particular in the areas of general administration and international trade, placing special emphasis on international business by expanding knowledge of laws and regulations, beyond a particular country. Additionally, the skills to analyze and manage the logistics of international trade and finance are developed.

42 Credit

Hours

Language

Spanish

Method

Online

Start Classes

2 September 2024

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Program Objective

The Master’s of Management & International Business program develops the tools and skills required to successfully manage an internationally competitive enterprise. Upon completion of this program, students are able to ascertain an organization’s financial situation, devise plans for further development, and analyze external economic and market factors that impact the organization. Successful graduates will apply quantitative methods to aid decision making, and present findings and recommendations to the ultimate decision makers while considering legal and ethical implications.

In addition to working within global companies that compete in international markets, graduates of the Master’s of Management & International Business program can also find careers in management, finance, and consulting.

Program Description

All courses are taught utilizing the case method, which immerses the students in actual situations faced by real enterprises, and requires students to derive, present, and defend solutions among alternatives presented by fellow students. This method involves active student participation and stimulates the development of critical thinking. All courses are taught 100% in Spanish.

The Master’s in Management & International Business program delves into international issues in greater depth while developing a set of skills that can be transferred to other areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and human resources among others. Special emphasis is placed on the economics of international trade, international marketing management, international business management, and international corporate finance. The skills to analyze and manage international trade, logistics, and international finance laws are also developed.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

1. Applies knowledge of accounting principles, finance, operations, and information technologies to develop business administration and management concepts.

2. Applies strategic management concepts in the areas of marketing, business administration, and human resources.

3. Designs and implements strategic plans for international commerce, analyzing threats and opportunities for companies to successfully compete in domestic and international markets.

4. Organizes and manages commercial activity, applying logistics and financial operations processes in a company’s distribution channels minding a global economy.

5. Analyzes and interprets investment behaviors in international trade to attract capital investment in alignment with a company’s strategic direction.

Requirements

Course Number	Course Title	Horas Credit Hours
	Basic Core Courses – 27 Credit Hours .	27
MAN 5100	Management of Modern Organizations	3
MAN 5300	Managerial Accounting	3
MAN 5400	Management Information Systems	3
FIN 5100	Financial Management	3
MKT 5100	Strategic Marketing	3
HRM 5100	Human Resources Management	3
OPM 5100	Operations Management	3
MAN 5500	Strategic Management	3
MAN 5900	Project Development & Analysis	3

Curriculum

Course Number	Course Title	Horas Credit Hours
	Management & Int’l Business Courses	15
LAW 5200	International Contract Law	3
OPM 5200	International Logistics	3
FIN 5200	International Finance	3
MAN 5600	Electronic Commerce	3
MKT 5500	International Commercial Operations	3
	TOTAL:	42

Course Description

In addition to the Basic Core courses (27 credit hours) detailed above, the following courses are specific to the Master’s in Management & International Business program and must be completed to obtain the degree.

UTH Florida University offers courses ONLY in Spanish. COMPLETING A COURSE OR PROGRAM IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH MAY REDUCE EMPLOYABILITY WHERE ENGLISH IS REQUIRED.

Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours
LAW 520	International Contract Law	3 Credits
The case method is employed to enable students to critically analyze concepts, foundations, and doctrines of international contracts, in order to teach in a practical way how they are negotiated and written, as well as learn how to solve international transactions, international contracts, and related documentation. Prerequisite: MAN 550
OPM 520	International Logistics	3 Credits
This course examines modern international commerce as seen from a logistics perspective, demanding an active decision role inside the international physical distribution chain, which has increasing importance when calculating costs and service levels. The structure of logistics is more competitive every day in the international markets, demanding a high level of quality in relation to products, times, and services required. Students are immersed in real situations requiring critical analysis of cases and solution development. Prerequisite: OPM 510
FIN 520	International Finances	3 Credits
This subject matter provides the necessary knowledge about the application and evolution of international finance, its current tendencies, and the main economic variables that relate a country’s finances to the global economy. The link of corporate finance and its incidence in this process is examined, as well as the international monetary system, foreign exchange markets, and financial instruments employed in international commerce. Prerequisite: FIN 510
MAN 560	Electronic Commerce	3 Credits
e-Commerce provides theory and practical understanding about electronic commerce and its business implications and allows the student to handle the fundamental characteristics of online businesses. It also allows the student to understand the components of a virtual environment analysis, its rules, and the application of the necessary tools to start an online business. Prerequisite: MKT 510
MKT 550	International Commercial Operations	3 Credits
International Commerce is a theoretical-practical class covering current topics in international commerce, taxable and tax-exempt regimes, laws affecting international commerce, and modern international contracts. The course also covers the proliferation of commercial treaties, characteristics of the globalization process, the rise of commercial operations in recent years, and the redefinition of an economic model focused on the search to enter world markets. Prerequisite: MAN 550