Master of International Management (MIM)

A PSU MIM degree is for those who want to be leaders in the international business arena. The MIM program provides students with international as well as general business skills, proficiency in a foreign language, and a deep knowledge of political and economic environments in which global business leaders work, all gained while working with a culturally diverse group of students from around the world. The MIM degree is for those who want the skills to be successful in the fast-paced global business environment and have a particular interest in working in the Asia Pacific region.

The MIM program is offered in a 15-month, full-time format and is an intense learning experience reflective of international business today.  The MIM degree focuses on Asian business and includes a three-week field-study trip to Asia and an international business consulting capstone project as integral parts of the program.  The MIM program strives to create a strong cross-cultural learning community through a cohort structure that helps students to build team skills.  Students are expected to progress through the program with their assigned cohort and follow the proposed schedule of classes.  Students will have to take some coursework during the evenings or weekends.  Students are admitted in fall term only.  There is no admission in the winter, spring, or summer terms.

Specialization Options

To meet the growing corporate demand for specialized skills, the MIM offers specialization tracks. Students can acquire in-depth knowledge in  key management areas. General MIM requirements include core program credits plus the language requirement. Furthermore, students will produce the international business project in their chosen area of specialization.  See Web site for course descriptions of Specialization courses www.mim.pdx.edu.

MIM Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for PSU and the School of Business Administration, we also require applicants to complete the following prerequisite courses with a B- or better: Managerial and Financial Accounting, Micro and Macro Economics, Business Finance, Statistics

These prerequisite courses must be completed successfully prior to enrolling in the MIM program. The admissions committee evaluates each student’s application to determine which courses (if any) are required. Applicants can complete these prerequisites through the MIM prerequisite program. The MIM prerequisite program is a summer program (June-August), developed for students with limited (or no) academic business background.

Exceptions to the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Master of International Management Admissions Committee.

Transfer Credits and Course Waivers

Since the Master of International Management program is a cohort program, no transfer credits will be accepted nor will there be any course substitutions or waivers.

Language Requirement

The language component of the MIM is designed to prepare participants for the international business environment of Asia. The goal is to create a comfort level in the target language, Chinese or Japanese, such that the participant understands business etiquette and can function socially. The primary skills emphasized are listening, followed by speaking, reading, and writing. The content of the language focuses on business and social situations, concentrating on relevant vocabulary.  Once a student selects a target language, he or she is not allowed to change to the other language.

Field Study in Asia

Students travel to Asia to visit companies, meet with international business executives, and learn more about Asian cultures. This trip allows students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture and lifestyle of different Asian countries.

See Web site for course descriptions of Specialization courses www.mim.pdx.edu.