Multinational Management, MBA
The purpose of the Multinational Management major is to prepare MBAs for consulting, financial, managerial, and entrepreneurial positions in which a sophisticated understanding of international opportunities, the multinational firm, the international competitive environment, and the cross-national political and social aspects of business is required. The major consists of courses on multinational management complemented by functional electives in the areas of finance, marketing, accounting, legal studies, public policy, real estate or healthcare management.
For more information: https://mgmt.wharton.upenn.edu/programs/mba/multinational-management/
Curriculum
A minimum of 19 course units is required for graduation.
Code | Title | Course Units |
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Multinational Management Major Requirements | ||
The Multinational Management major requires four course units beyond the required Management core requirements. | ||
Management Core Requirements: | ||
Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership | ||
Managing Established Enterprises | ||
or MGMT 6120 | Management of Emerging Enterprises | |
Select 1.5 course units from the following: | 1.5 | |
Political Environment of the Multinational Firm | ||
or MGMT 7200 | Corporate Diplomacy | |
Advanced Global Strategy | ||
Advanced Study Project - Multinational Management | ||
Select 2.5 course units from the following: 1 | 2.5 | |
Economic Globalization: Policy, History and Contemporary Issues | ||
Global Valuation and Risk Analysis | ||
International Banking | ||
Comparative Health Care Systems | ||
Private Sector Role in Global Health | ||
Advanced Study Project: Management of Health Care Service Businesses | ||
Law of Corporate Management and Finance | ||
International Business Ethics | ||
Social Impact and Responsibility: Foundations | ||
Managing and Competing in China | ||
Private Equity in Emerging Markets | ||
Global Supply Chain Mgmt. | ||
Global Real Estate: Risk, Politics and Culture | ||
International Real Estate Comparisons | ||
Electives | ||
Select 5.5 course units of electives | 5.5 | |
MBA Core Requirements | 9.5 | |
Total Course Units | 19 |
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Remaining credit units from any other international courses at Wharton are applied to the major pending approval by the advisor. New course offerings, changes in offerings, and changes in content make it impossible to provide a firm list of approved courses, but the associated list includes courses that have typically been approved for the Multinational Management major. Global Modular Courses, Global Virtual Courses, Advanced Study Projects or Independent Studies that are highly international in scope and pedagogical purpose may also be considered.
MBA Core Requirements
Code | Title | Course Units |
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Accounting | ||
Select one of the following: | 0.5-1 | |
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | ||
Fundamentals of Financial and Managerial Accounting | ||
Finance 1 | ||
Corporate Finance | ||
Select one of the following: | 0.5-1 | |
Corporate Finance | ||
Corporate Finance (Half CU) | ||
Macroeconomics | ||
Select one of the following: | 0.5-1 | |
Macroeconomics and the Global Economic Environment | ||
Macroeconomics and The Global Economic Environment (Half CU) | ||
Legal Studies | ||
LGST 6110 | Responsibility in Global Management | 0.5 |
or LGST 6120 | Responsibility in Business | |
or LGST 6130 | Business, Social Responsibility, and the Environment | |
Microeconomics | ||
BEPP 6110 | Microeconomics for Managers: Foundations | 0.5 |
BEPP 6120 | Microeconomics for Managers: Advanced Applications | 0.5 |
Management | ||
MGMT 6100 | Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership | 0.5 |
MGMT 6110 | Managing Established Enterprises | 1 |
or MGMT 6120 | Management of Emerging Enterprises | |
Marketing | ||
MKTG 6110 | Marketing Management | 0.5 |
MKTG 6120 | Dynamic Marketing Strategy | 0.5 |
or MKTG 6130 | Strategic Marketing Simulation | |
OIDD | ||
Select one unit of the following: | 0.5-1 | |
Quality and Productivity | ||
Business Analytics | ||
Online Business Models and the Information-Based Firm | ||
Innovation | ||
Operations Strategy | ||
Enabling Technologies | ||
Managerial Decision Making | ||
Statistics | ||
STAT 6130 | Regression Analysis for Business 2 | 1 |
or STAT 6210 | Accelerated Regression Analysis for Business | |
Management Communication | ||
Select one of the following options: | 0.5 | |
Option 1 | ||
Management Communication | ||
Advanced Persuasive Speaking | ||
or WHCP 6150 | Communication Challenges for Entrepreneurs | |
or WHCP 6240 | Persuasive Writing for Business Leaders | |
Option 2 | ||
Management Communication | ||
or WHCP 6180 | Entrepreneurial Communication | |
Total Course Units | 9.5 |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.