DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Please note this is a sample table for public view. Current Lauder students should access the degree requirements for their specific class year on Lauder Inside

SAMPLE FOR THE CLASS OF 2027

Required Courses for the Master’s Degree in International Studies

MBA/MA Program

Course Code Course Name CREDIT UNITS (CU)
INTS Core Requirements
INTS7100 Evidence & Analysis for Global Business
Course session takes place during Summer Session, Year 1
1
INTS7200* Global Business through the Social Sciences
Course session takes place during Summer Session, Year 1 .
Included in MBA joint-credits
1
INTS7210* Global Business through the Humanities
Course session takes place during Fall Session, Year 1.
Included in MBA joint-credits
1
INTS7410* Leadership and Intercultural Learning
Course takes place throughout the length of the Program (and includes 2 Lauder Intercultural Ventures). Included in MBA joint-credits
1
XXXX* MA Elective (School of Arts & Sciences)
Must be a pre-approved non-MBA course.
Included in MBA joint-credits
1
Core Credits Subtotal 5
Program of Concentration (POC)
INTS59X0 / 6XX0 / 76X0 Program of Concentration Courses
Five 1 cu courses: 1 course each semester of the Program
Includes Summer Immersion
5
Capstone
INTS9910 MA Research Requirement
Capstone seminar: Fall Session, Year 2
Individual Capstone Paper: Spring Session, Year 2
0
POC/Capstone Credits Subtotal 5
MBA Joint-Credits
MGMT6110
or MGMT6120
MBA Core Course** 1
FNCE/LGST/etc. International MBA Electives*** 3
MBA Joint-credits Subtotal 4
MA Degree Total 14

*For MBA/MA candidates, these courses (4CU’s) also count toward the MBA degree.

**MGMT 6110 or MGMT 6120 counts as international MBA joint credit.

***These courses must be primarily and essentially international in content. LGST6110 and FNCE 6130/FNCE 6230 may count automatically; however, students must obtain confirmation from the Lauder Managing Director in advance that these courses will count as international MBA joint credits.

JD/MA Program

Course Code Course Name CREDIT UNITS (CU)
INTS Core Requirements
INTS7100 Evidence & Analysis for Global Business
Course session takes place during Summer Session, Year 1.
1
INTS7200* Global Business through the Social Sciences
Course session takes place during Summer Session, Year 1.
Included in MBA joint-credits
1
INTS7210* Global Business through the Humanities
Course session takes place during Fall Session, Year 1.
Included in MBA joint-credits
1
INTS7410* Leadership and Intercultural Learning
Course takes place throughout the length of the Program (and includes 2 Lauder Intercultural Ventures). Included in MBA joint-credits
1
XXXX* MA Elective (School of Arts & Sciences)
Must be a pre-approved non-MBA course.
Included in MBA joint-credits
1
Core Credits Subtotal 5
Program of Concentration (POC)
INTS59X0 / 6XX0 / 76X0 Program of Concentration Courses
Five 1 cu courses: 1 course each semester of the Program
Includes Summer Immersion
5
Capstone
INTS9910 MA Research Requirement
Capstone seminar: Fall Session, Year 2
Individual Capstone Paper: Spring Session, Year 2
0
POC/Capstone Credits Subtotal 5
Law Joint-Credits
LAW XXX International Law Elective 1
LAW XXX International Law Elective 1
LAW XXX International Law Elective 1
LAW XXX International Law Elective 1
Law Joint-credits Subtotal 4
MA Degree Total 14

*These courses are included in the J.D. degree count. During Lauder Preterm, students in the Class of 2027 will begin and INTS7410, which are required and integral parts of the Lauder degree program.

** Law School Semester Hours are converted to the credit unit system. 3SH is equivalent to 1 credit unit.