Master of International Business
Admission criteria for the MIB Program are:
- Undergraduate degree in business (preferred with international business major or emphasis)
- Proficiency in a foreign language
- Competitive GMAT score
- International experience/exposure
- Demonstrated leadership
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
Academic Review
Undergraduate performance
An earned undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required to be considered for admission to the MIB program. It is preferred that candidates have a degree in international business or have significant coursework in international business. Graduate coursework and/or (whether degree has been earned or not) will also be taken into consideration. Transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted to The Darla Moore School of Business.
GMAT
Applicants must provide a valid (five years or less) Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score to be considered for admission to the MIB program. You can learn more about the GMAT on the Graduate Management Admission Council's website. The institutional/program code for the school is: JV2-TP-38.
Professional Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for the MIB program.
Letters of Recommendation (2 required)
Letters of recommendation are required for the admission review. It is acceptable to have either professional or academic letters of recommendation. Candidates are encouraged to submit thorough and pertinent information on leadership activities, volunteerism, travel abroad experiences and other items that the admissions committee can use to evaluate the application package.
Essays
The application for admission will ask for a statement of purpose (500-word essay) which should outline why you want to earn the MIB degree. There are additional short essay questions to answer (choose 3 out of 5 questions to answer). Additionally, space is provided to add a personal essay. This essay should be used to explain the circumstances of any part of your application where you feel the admissions committee might have concerns.
TOEFL/IELTS
Non-U.S. candidates who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution must submit a valid (two years old or less) test score demonstrating their command of the English language. The minimum score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is 100 (Internet-based) and 7.0 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The institutional code for The Darla Moore School of Business is: 5818.
Additional thoughts regarding your application
The 2-year MIB Dual Degree and the 1-year MIB are highly competitive. We seek applicants who already have international experience (either study abroad or work) and who have demonstrated leadership in their communities. Applicants should have proficiency in at least one language in addition to their native tongue. Likewise, successful applicants will have demonstrated academic achievements reflected in transcripts, undergraduate GPA and the GMAT.
The education you receive during your MIB program is an interdisciplinary program that combines the development of international business expertise with an advanced understanding of international studies. The program is unique in its focus on political, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions of global business. The curriculum is designed to provide a broadened and integrative understanding of business and government interactions globally. The two-year double degree experience - living and studying in two different countries for a year in each - provides unique academic learning opportunities in the classroom as well as a myriad of experiential learning opportunities.
Ideally, our graduates will go on to have successful careers as leaders in both the private and public sectors.
The world is always in need of global leaders. Leaders who understand and appreciate the complex environment that is the intersection of the public and private sectors in the international marketplace are the leaders of tomorrow. Do you have what it takes?