Explore the UT Dallas MS in International Management Studies Degree Plan
The Master of Science in International Management Studies (MS IMS) is a minimum 36 semester credit hour degree program that enables students to strategically manage business operations in both domestic and international settings. Students learn about the analysis of functional areas of domestic and international management, while gaining practical and theoretical knowledge of cultural, sociopolitical, and geographical challenges and opportunities affecting international business decisions. Students must take core courses first, then electives and then courses from a specific concentration.
To apply for this degree program, an undergraduate degree is required (all majors are considered). Students must maintain a 3.0 grade-point average (GPA) in both core courses and in all graduate courses taken in the degree program, excluding program prerequisites to qualify for the MS degree. Students can obtain a double MS and MBA degree by taking a total of 63 semester credit hours (assuming they meet all the degree requirements for both programs).
For the latest information about Academic Degree Plans, Course Catalogs, and Course Information please visit the MS in International Management Studies page of the UT Dallas Graduate Catalog. The most updated curriculum details are on the UT Dallas Graduate Catalog.
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Areas of Concentration*
Pursuing a Business Analytics concentration within the MS IMS program equips students with advanced data-driven decision-making skills and a global perspective, essential for leading strategic initiatives and driving growth in a rapidly evolving international business landscape.
Core Courses – 18 semester credit hours Optional IMS Elective Courses – Up to 9 semester credit hours Business Analytics Concentration Courses – 9-18 semester credit hours (depending on how many optional IMS Elective Credit hours a student takes)
Pursuing a Finance concentration within the MS IMS program prepares students to master global financial strategies and risk management, empowering them to excel in complex international markets and drive financial innovation.
Core Courses – 18 semester credit hours Optional IMS Elective Courses – Up to 9 semester credit hours Finance Concentration Courses – 9-18 semester credit hours (depending on how many optional IMS Elective Credit hours a student takes)
The Global Leadership and Management concentration within the MS IMS program empowers students to develop cutting-edge leadership skills and cultural intelligence, enabling them to navigate and lead in diverse international business environments effectively.
Core Courses – 18 semester credit hours Optional IMS Elective Courses – Up to 9 semester credit hours Global Leadership and Management Concentration Courses – 9-18 semester credit hours (depending on how many optional IMS Elective Credit hours a student takes)
See Global Leadership and Management information in the catalog.
The Information Technology for Management concentration within the MS IMS program empowers students to become adept at integrating advanced IT solutions, managing complex projects, and leveraging data for strategic insights, positioning them as leaders in the increasingly digital and data-driven global business environment.
Core Courses – 18 semester credit hours Optional IMS Elective Courses – Up to 9 semester credit hours Information Technology for Management Concentration Courses – 9-18 semester credit hours (depending on how many optional IMS Elective Credit hours a student takes)
See Information Technology for Management information in the catalog.
Students pursuing a concentration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship take courses like Startup Launch I, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Technology and New Product Development, which equips them with the skills to drive business model innovation, manage cutting-edge product development, and strategically enter markets, preparing them to lead and excel in dynamic, entrepreneurial, and tech-driven environments.
Core Courses – 18 semester credit hours
Optional IMS Elective Courses – Up to 9 semester credit hours
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Concentration Courses – 9-18 semester credit hours (depending on how many optional IMS Elective Credit hours a student takes)
See Innovation and Entrepreneurship information in the catalog.
Students pursuing an International Management Research concentration focus on courses such as Advanced Strategic Management Seminars and Organization Theory to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of global business dynamics and strategic management, equipping them with the critical skills to lead and drive impactful organizational and market transformations.
Core Courses – 18 semester credit hours
Optional IMS Elective Courses – Up to 9 semester credit hours
International Management Research Concentration Courses – 9-18 semester credit hours (depending on how many optional IMS Elective Credit hours a student takes)
See International Management Research information in the catalog.
Pursuing a Marketing Management concentration within the MS IMS program equips students with a robust toolkit for mastering digital marketing strategies, leveraging analytics for strategic decisions, and driving innovative product management and market entry strategies through courses such as Global E-Business Marketing, Consumer Behavior Science, and Marketing Data Analysis.
Core Courses – 18 semester credit hours
Optional IMS Elective Courses – Up to 9 semester credit hours
Marketing Management Concentration Courses – 9-18 semester credit hours (depending on how many optional IMS Elective Credit hours a student takes)
Students learn to streamline global operations, enhance logistical efficiency, and implement innovative supply chain strategies through courses such as Statistics and Data Analysis, Global Supply Chain Management, and Lean Six Sigma when they pursue a Supply Chain Management concentration within the MS IMS program.
Core Courses – 18 semester credit hours
Optional IMS Elective Courses – Up to 9 semester credit hours
Supply Chain Management Concentration Courses – 9-18 semester credit hours (depending on how many optional IMS Elective Credit hours a student takes)
Pursuing a Sustainable Business concentration within the MS IMS program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable business practices, strategic leadership, and economic impacts, preparing them to drive impactful and ethical business strategies globally.
Core Courses – 18 semester credit hours
Optional IMS Elective Courses – Up to 9 semester credit hours
Sustainable Business Concentration Courses – 9-18 semester credit hours (depending on how many optional IMS Elective Credit hours a student takes)
*These details apply to the current catalog. Catalogs from previous years are available online at the main UT Dallas Catalog page. Please contact the JSOM Academic Advising Office if you have further questions. See catalog for course requirements.
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