Master of Business Administration in International Business European Global Institute of Innovation and Technology, Malta

EU Global MBA in International Business is highly relevant in today’s interconnected global economy. With international trade projected to reach $30 trillion by 2025, the demand for skilled professionals who understand global markets is at an all-time high. According to the World Bank, 80% of global trade occurs between countries, highlighting the need for effective strategies in cross-border commerce. This program equips graduates with essential skills in global market analysis, international finance, and cross-cultural management. Additionally, 70% of executives emphasise that understanding cultural nuances is crucial for successful international operations. As companies expand their reach, leaders must navigate complex regulatory environments, supply chain logistics, and geopolitical risks. Furthermore, the rise of digital platforms has transformed global business dynamics, requiring innovative strategies for market entry and customer engagement.

Graduates of this MBA program are well-prepared to lead organisations in a global context, driving growth and fostering competitive advantage in diverse international markets.

Learning Outcomes
 

Competences
 

After the end of the programme, the learners will be able to: 

PA1: Critically evaluate complex and ambiguous business scenarios integrating interdisciplinary approaches to formulate strategic decisions with limited information.
PA2: Tackle dynamic business environments, in particular related to international business by establishing criteria, formulating innovative courses of action, implementing adaptive strategies, and evaluating results in uncertain conditions with limited information. 
PA3: Demonstrate leadership and team-building skills within complex multicultural settings, effectively managing conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement, in particular related to international business. 
PA4: Direct self-driven learning and professional development through reflective insights, applying research-based innovations to solve emerging challenges in the international business field. 
PA5: Benchmark strategic objectives, mentor teams, monitor performance, and lead continuous improvement in diverse business contexts, ensuring best practices relevant to international business . 
PA6: Navigate ethical dilemmas involving conflicting stakeholder demands and cross-border business complexities, ensuring compliance with ethical and corporate governance standards relevant to international business. 
PA7: Conduct rigorous business and management research, critically reviewing literature, applying advanced research methods, and contributing findings to professional practice within the international business field.
Note: PA1-4 will be required to achieve the diploma exit, PA1-7 will be required for a complete Masters degree (please refer exit awards for details)

Knowledge Outcomes
 

After the end of the programme, the learners will be able to: 

PB1: critically evaluate the impact of contextual forces on organisations including legal systems; ethical, economic, environmental, social and technological change issues; international developments; corporate governance and the contemporary business and management functions. 
PB2: Integrate multidisciplinary approaches to finance and accounting, including technology, ethical implications, and data analytics, for comprehensive financial decision-making to ensure the success of every project in international business and the overall organisation. 
PB3: critically examine and evaluate the importance of effective international business, incorporating multidisciplinary approaches such as technology, ethical considerations, and data analytics, to optimize workforce management and enhance organizational performance. 
PB4: Develop and implement business policies and strategies in the international business field or general management and leading perspective that adapt to changing market conditions, stakeholder interests, and emerging trends, employing specialized and multidisciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of the international business field. 
PB5: Critically analyse and innovate production and marketing processes, employing advanced problem-solving techniques to optimize business operations and critically appraising decision making relevant to international business. 
PB6: Formulate and adapt business frameworks that anticipate market trends, organizational shifts, and emerging industry challenges, particularly in the international business field. 
PB7: Critically review literature, apply research methods, and leverage derived specialized or multidisciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge to create and adapt innovative frameworks that are at the forefront of the business studies within the international business field. 
PB8: Evaluate and apply ethical leadership principles, corporate governance frameworks, and sustainability strategies to ensure responsible business practices and positive social impact, especially in the international business field. 
PB9: Synthesize and integrate specialized domain knowledge within the international business field to address field-specific challenges and opportunities.
Note: PB1-7 will be required to achieve the diploma exit, PB1-9 will be required for a complete Masters degree (please refer exit awards for details)

Skills Outcomes
 

Learning Outcomes for Skills obtained at the end of the programme

The learner will be able to:

PC1: Critically evaluate and synthesize complex, multidisciplinary data, transforming raw information into actionable insights while demonstrating awareness of social, cultural and environmental impact of their decision-making related to the international business field. 
PC2: Apply advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods to critically analyze and evaluate business challenges, producing original research and deriving data-driven conclusions in dynamic and evolving environments related to the international business field. 
PC3: Effectively communicate, comprehend, and conclude based on research-driven insights, demonstrating leadership in stakeholder engagement, negotiations, and decision-making across diverse professional settings. 
PC4: Exercise innovation, adaptability, and strategic foresight in professional and personal development, fostering continuous learning, leadership excellence, and the ability to respond to emerging knowledge and techniques to strategize actions for competitive advantage. 
PC5: Lead high-performance teams by fostering collaboration, critical evaluations, and transformative decision-making, demonstrate leadership skills and innovation in complex and unpredictable work environments relevant to the international business field.
Note: PC1-2 will be required to achieve the diploma exit, PB1-5 will be required for a complete Masters degree (please refer exit awards for details)