This dual-degree International MBA is delivered across two countries and awards graduates two degrees after either a one-year fast-track or an 18-month study path. Taught in English and attended by an international cohort, the programme goes beyond bilateral trade topics to encourage critical analysis of what makes organisations competitive on the global stage. It was created as a joint initiative by five internationally recognised universities under the International Business School Alliance (IBSA) and is designed around students’ learning needs and future career opportunities.
The core curriculum builds a strategic, cross-functional view of international management and equips students with analytical tools for global decision-making. A dedicated specialisation in International Finance & Investments (IF&I) is offered by UNCW and provides practical, industry-aligned training for aspiring global finance managers.
UNCW’s IF&I track features experienced faculty, a modern financial trading room and access to Bloomberg terminals (including certification opportunities). The courses prepare you to manage international resource allocation and investment decisions both through external markets and lenders and within organisations. Students completing the Cameron MBA (International – IF&I specialisation) learn to make financial and investment decisions in the context of the global economy and the political, regulatory and corporate governance environments that shape finance.
Core modules and specialisation highlights
The programme begins with an intensive first semester at the International Graduate Center in Germany, where you complete the core business modules that establish a solid foundation in management and administration. In the following two semesters you move to the University of North Carolina Wilmington (USA) to concentrate on the International Finance and Investments specialisation and to carry out your Master's thesis.
Key academic components include core modules in Germany that build broad managerial competencies, followed by specialised coursework in international finance and investment topics in the USA. The final semester is dedicated to an independent, research-based Master’s thesis that integrates theory and practice in the field of international finance and investments. Throughout the dual-degree structure you will develop analytical, research and cross-cultural collaboration skills designed to prepare you for global finance roles or further academic study.
Learning outcomes you can expect
Requirements (curriculum structure)
This program expects applicants to combine solid academic preparation in business with practical, real-world experience. A completed undergraduate degree in business management (or a qualification judged equivalent) is required. If your degree was earned outside the country of the university, equivalence is usually determined by comparing course content and credit load, so having transcripts and course descriptions ready can help the evaluation process.
In addition to academic credentials, applicants must bring workplace experience. The minimum is two years of practical professional experience — ideally in roles that demonstrate applied business skills (for example, positions in finance, consulting, management, or related commercial functions). Be prepared to document your employment history clearly on your CV and, where possible, through references or employer letters to illustrate the responsibilities you held.
Admission requirements (summary)
Winter Semester (International)
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Graduates are prepared for international finance roles such as global financial manager, investment/portfolio analyst, corporate finance specialist, treasury or risk manager, and consultant in banks, asset management firms, multinational corporations, and financial institutions. The curriculum emphasizes capital markets, cross-border investment decision-making, and the political, regulatory and corporate governance contexts affecting finance.
The programme's practical training—Bloomberg access, trading room experience and certification—combined with a double-degree and international study experience, enhances employability and mobility for positions requiring cross-cultural communication and management of international resource allocation and investments.
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