A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

STAFF
Department Chair
Clarence J. Mann
cmann@umuc.edu
Program Director
Alfred S. Raider
araider@umuc.edu
Academic Coordinator
Laurie Hulcher
lhulcher@umuc.edu
Administrative Assistant
Nicolle Brunson
nbrunson@umuc.edu
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7864
Master of International Management
As the business communities of the world become more intertwined, managers are
increasingly challenged by such factors as cultural differences, fluctuating exchange
rates, trade regulations, foreign competition, and the opening of world markets. The
Master of International Management (MIM) is an innovative, graduate-level management
degree program developed to help midcareer professionals meet these challenges
and successfully pursue careers in international business and commerce. The program
is designed to fill a void in traditional business education and to help students increase
the competitiveness of their organizations.
Overview
In each segment of the degree program, theory and concepts are presented so the student
may develop and evaluate administrative skills. In each course, faculty members combine
theoretical concepts with the practical application of usable skills. This degree program
consists of seven core courses, four track courses, and an end-of-program option. The
program has four areas of specialization:
■ Energy resources management and policy
■ International commerce
■ International finance
■ International marketing
Area Studies Option
Upon approval of the program director and the dean, students who have language proficiency
and experience in a particular region of the world may receive transfer credit
for up to two relevant graduate courses taken at another university as substitutes for
courses in the MIM curriculum. Three criteria must be met by the student petitioning
to enter the Area Studies option: working knowledge of a language relevant to the
region or country in question, demonstrated commitment to the region (nationality,
work experience, previous coursework, and so forth), and relevance of the transferred
courses to the MIM curriculum (regional economics, trade, business, and so forth).
Other students interested in area studies should consider IMAN 661.
Program Requirements
Decision-Pending Status
Students may enroll in one of the following graduate courses before UMUC has
received the official college transcript from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution:
IMAN 601, IMAN 605, IMAN 610, IMAN 625, or either ADMN 630 or ADMN
631. Students must receive an admission decision before subsequent enrollments.
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