The Global Strategy Certificate Program is a unique educational opportunity for those interested in global management careers in business, financial, or non-profit organizations. It provides specialized content knowledge in global strategy and related areas and facilitates further development of essential skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and contextual intelligence. Specifically, participants will learn how to utilize global opportunities for growth, assess risks and benefits of different investment and locational choices, and manage effectively their activities across borders. They will develop valuable insights and practical skills for assessing and understanding the economic, institutional, and cultural differences across markets and for creating competitive global organizations in the new world economy.

Certificate Requirements (12 Hours)

To enroll in this program, participants must have a bachelor’s degree and have basic knowledge of frameworks and theories of strategic management. Those who lack such foundational knowledge will be required to complete a short intensive workshop about key strategy concepts. To be awarded this certificate, participants must complete four graduate courses for a total of 12 credit hours. Coursework includes Two Core and Two Elective courses as follows: 

Core Courses ( 6 Hours)

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Select two of the following courses:		6
IBUS 704	Comparative Corporate Governance
or DMSB 741	Comparative Institutional Systems
IBUS 705	Global Business Management
or DMSB 714	Managing the Multinational Enterprise
or IBUS 703	International Management
IBUS 706	Nations States, Regional Networks and Global Markets
Total Credit Hours		6

Elective Courses ( 6 Hours)

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Select two of the following courses:		6
IBUS 519	Social Networks and Global Leadership
IBUS 703	International Management
IBUS 704	Comparative Corporate Governance
IBUS 705	Global Business Management
IBUS 706	Nations States, Regional Networks and Global Markets
IBUS 709	International Intellectual Property Management
IBUS 718	Consulting and Organizational Development in MNCs
IBUS 720	International Innovation and Entrepreneurship
IBUS 734	International Business Negotiations
IBUS 735	International Mergers and Acquisitions
IBUS 739	Design Thinking For Global Business (DT4GB)
IBUS 740	Data Analytics for International Business
IBUS 750	Exploring Global Business
IBUS 790	Specialized Study in International Business
DMSB 714	Managing the Multinational Enterprise
DMSB 725	Global Business Issues
DMSB 741	Comparative Institutional Systems
Total Credit Hours		6

Note: Electives are subject to approval by the International Business Department Certificate Committee; students may request that other courses be substituted for the courses listed above. Relevant graduate coursework may apply towards DMSB graduate programs, subject to the associated Program Faculty Director review and approval.