Global Strategy, Certificate
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 | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Comparative Corporate Governance | ||
or DMSB 741 | Comparative Institutional Systems | |
| Global Business Management | ||
or DMSB 714 | Managing the Multinational Enterprise | |
or IBUS 703 | International Management | |
| Nations States, Regional Networks and Global Markets | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
Elective Courses ( 6 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Social Networks and Global Leadership | ||
| International Management | ||
| Comparative Corporate Governance | ||
| Global Business Management | ||
| Nations States, Regional Networks and Global Markets | ||
| International Intellectual Property Management | ||
| Consulting and Organizational Development in MNCs | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| International Business Negotiations | ||
| International Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Design Thinking For Global Business (DT4GB) | ||
| Data Analytics for International Business | ||
| Exploring Global Business | ||
| Specialized Study in International Business | ||
| Managing the Multinational Enterprise | ||
| Global Business Issues | ||
| 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.