Monterey Institute of International Studies

The Fisher International MBA program at the Monterey Institute of International Studies has been providing MBA degrees with an international emphasis for over 30 years and is accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting agency for schoo ... Read more

The Fisher International MBA program at the Monterey Institute of International Studies is characterized by its diverse student body, comprised of 50% international students and 50% women. At the Monterey Institute, Fisher International MBA students ... Read more

Full Time
MBA Only, MBA + MA

Accountancy & Financial, Decision Science, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Management, International Management / Business, IT Management, Leadership, Logistics, Marketing, Operations Management, Organisational Behavior, Public Administration, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management

Banking / Financial Services, Consulting, Environment, IT / Telecommunications, Non - Profit Organisation, Venture Capital & Private Equity

English, Spanish

The Fisher International MBA program at the Monterey Institute of International Studies has been providing MBA degrees with an international emphasis for over 30 years and is accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting agency for schools of business.

The Fisher International MBA program has been internationally recognized for excellence by the Financial Times Top 100 International MBA Programs; and for the past three years, the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine have ranked the Monterey Institute MBA as one of the top graduate schools committed to success in entrepreneurial endeavors.

The Fisher International MBA prepares professionals to succeed in today’s complex, cross-cultural business environments. Monterey Institute alumni have built careers in every corner of the business world, and are involved in key emerging markets. Nearly half of all recent graduates work in finance and accounting, and a quarter in marketing and sales. Other career tracks pursued by Fisher MBA graduates include consulting, international management, and entrepreneurship. The top employers of our graduates include: HSBC, HP, Fujitsu, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Deloitte & Touche, Accenture, Adobe Systems, and Cisco Systems.

The Fisher International MBA at the Monterey Institute of International Studies is located in the heart of California's beautiful central coast and only a short driving distance away from San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The school’s strategic location and its ranking as one of the top MBA programs in the USA for entrepreneurs is a very attractive mix for prospective MBA students.

The Monterey Institute campus provides a microcosm of the international business environment. About half of the student body is from overseas, and all are multilingual. When walking across campus one overhears conversations on important global issues being discussed in many different languages. The Monterey Institute campus provides a learning environment that is rich and challenging, but prepares graduates with an experience, perspective, and a network of contacts that promote success in international business

Fisher MBA candidates may choose to pursue an MBA in International Management in order to develop their resume, build networks, gain new skills and position themselves for career development and advancement. Students may choose from the following list of specializations, or design their own:

•Entrepreneurship
•International Marketing
•International Finance
•International Trade Management
•International Environmental Management
•Globalization/Localization Management
•Corporate Social Responsibility
•Public and Non-profit Management
•Global Business Management

Fisher MBA students at the Monterey Institute are taught by international faculty with real-world business experience and research interests, who are practical in orientation in both their teaching and scholarship. 100 percent of our full-time Fisher MBA faculty members hold a Ph.D. which provides them the foundation to conduct research and teach courses that incorporate concepts and business models on the cutting edge of international business.

The Fisher International MBA program at the Monterey Institute of International Studies is characterized by its diverse student body, comprised of 50% international students and 50% women. At the Monterey Institute, Fisher International MBA students find an unmatched faculty and staff, excellent instructional technology and research facilities, an involved administration, and links to internships and job placements around the world.

Our students arrive with strong academic experience, international knowledge and perspective, and a broad range of previous work experience including software engineers, entrepreneurs, linguists, non-profit managers, accountants, former Peace Corps volunteers, and many others.

We consider each student's background and career interests in designing his or her course of study. For example, students with previous academic background in business may complete the Advanced Entry MBA in one year. Students with little or no previous business experience complete the Two Year MBA - the first year focusing on core business skills, the second year on specific areas of interest.

Fisher International MBAs are noted by leading business media to have strong skills necessary to success in international business. All MBA students take three courses in common called the International MBA Core —International Organizational Behavior and Global Business Strategy—and the capstone International Business Plan. This International MBA Core is the hallmark of a Monterey Institute MBA and distinguishes our alumni from graduates of other programs.

Upon graduation, Fisher International MBAs become entrepreneurs, get involved with start-ups, take government or non-governmental positions, or join the global team of companies operating worldwide.