Study options
Full-time Curriculum
Compliant with F-1 visa regulations, our program offers you the chance to build in-demand skills and cultural fluency through one of the country’s top-ranked international business programs.
Online Curriculum
In your online courses you’ll study and work closely with your virtual classmates, whose diverse backgrounds, locales, and perspectives will broaden your outlook and enrich your learning.
Part-time Curriculum
The Part-Time Graduate Certificate in International Business helps Boston-area professionals like you begin building the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the global marketplace, in as few as four courses.
Format
Full-time, Boston campus
Class Begins
January or May
Credits
15 (6 core and 9 elective)
Class Schedule
Monday–Thursday evening classes
Time to Complete
Eight months
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
F-1 visa compliant?
Yes, full-time study is compliant with F-1 visa requirements.
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Yes. International students on an F-1 visa that study on our Boston campus for one year may become eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months after completing their program.
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Format
Part-time, Boston campus; one course may be taken online
Class Begins
January, May, or September
Class Schedule
Monday–Thursday evening classes
Credits
12–15 (6 core and 6–9 elective)
Time to Complete
Flexible; up to three years
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
F-1 visa compliant?
No.
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
No.
Ready to apply? Start here.
Class Location
100% online
Class Begins
January, February, April, June, October, or November
Credits
12 (6 core and 6 elective)
Class Schedule
Online courses can be taken anytime
Time to Complete
One to two years
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
GMAT Requirement
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
F-1 visa compliant?
No.
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
No.
Ready to apply? Start here.
About our students
Average over the past three years
| Women | 54% |
| Men | 46% |
| International Students | 31% |
| Average Work Experience | 5 years |
Top Undergraduate Majors Represented
| Business |
| Global Affairs |
| Information/Software Technology |
| International Communications |
| Management |
| Marketing |
| Political Science |
| Gender Studies |
Industries Represented
| Government |
| Manufacturing |
| Non-Profit |
| Petroleum/Energy |
| Real Estate |
| Technology |
Featured Faculty
Gain concrete skills and practice oriented knowledge in accounting and finance through the real-world lessons brought into the classroom by your professors, leading practitioners in the industry and at the top of their field.
See all faculty who regularly teach in our Graduate Certificate programs.
