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Turn your global
experience into
business strategy.

Online MS in International Relations and Business

Learn from two top-ranked schools and combine a unique skill set and deep understanding of how the global economy, policy environment, and business strategy work collectively.

No GRE or GMAT required
18 monthS to complete
automatically considered for scholarships of up to $30,000 
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Turn your global
experience into business strategy.

Online MS in International Relations and Business

Learn from two top-ranked schools and combine a unique skill set and deep understanding of how the global economy, policy environment, and business strategy work collectively.

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Designed for
Working Professionals

With online evening options, American University lets you earn your MS in International Relations and Business without leaving your job—or Washington, DC.

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Offered by Two
Top-Ranked Schools

The program is delivered by the School of International Service (ranked #8 best MS in international relations program) and the Kogod School of Business (ranked #14 best international business program.)

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American University offers special consideration for career switchers and professionals in public service, making the program more accessible than ever.

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  • mba international business USNWR white
  • No 3 Best Green MBA Princeton Review
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Why MS in
International
Relations &
Business?

To be
strategically
savvy in an
increasingly
interconnected
world.

Blend geopolitical fluency
with hard business skills. 

Learn how to read the world and a balance sheet—so you can make decisions that withstand currency swings, sanctions, supply chain shocks, elections, and climate risk. 

Be confident even when
there's uncertainty. 

Build tools for assessing country, regulatory, and reputational risks before capital and careers are on the line. Learn the frameworks for scenario planning and non-market strategy so surprises don't derail strategy. 

Enter and scale
across borders. 

From sizing markets to structuring partnerships and JVs, the program will train you to operate across cultures. You'll know how to translate local dynamics into executable market-entry and expansion plans.

Understand the rules,
both spoken and unspoken. 

Understand regulatory landscapes and cultural norms—two critical components to a successful international strategy. 

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MBA vs. MS

 

When choosing which business degree is the right fit, applicants should consider their career goals and how they plan to use the skills learned through the program. The Kogod School of Business currently offers an online MBA program in addition to the online MS in international relations and business program.

Master's in Business Administration

Students should choose this path if they are seeking a more traditional business degree and want to advance skills in management, strategy, finance, accounting, leadership, marketing, and operations.

MS in International Relations & Business

Students should choose this path if they want to focus on the same core business skills as an MBA degree but use those skills in an international context, such as working on international assignments or influencing global policy.

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