Master of Business Administration - Global Business

As the business world becomes increasingly global, executives must understand and actively manage its impact on current business operations and future business trends. Georgia Tech’s MBA - Global Business (Global Executive MBA) program trains executives to take leadership positions in businesses that have global aspirations. Whether you want to work overseas or grow your company at home, understanding how global issues are increasingly affecting every type of business is essential. The MBA - Global Business program will prepare you to effectively lead your business in a global environment of increasing complexity and technological sophistication.

Rigorous curriculum

The MBA - Global Business program enhances traditional MBA coursework to include international perspectives on finance, operations, economics, technology, and marketing. The core MBA curriculum is supplemented with coursework on global markets, global trade, global supply chain and global organizations. The curriculum takes advantage of Georgia Tech’s unique academic strengths and international presence.

International business experience

Designed to be a truly international experience, the MBA - Global Business program includes two trips overseas to gain firsthand knowledge of key issues in international commerce. These destinations vary from year to year, but focus on regions of emerging importance such as China, India, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Through lectures and company visits, these international trips examine the cultural, social, and economic aspects of each location. A year-long global strategy capstone project ties together the international residencies and classroom learning to provide an integrative experience across all aspects of the curriculum.

Degree Requirements and Schedule

The MBA - Global Business degree is a specialized MBA degree requiring fifty semester credit hours of study. It consists of a fixed sequence of courses over a seventeen-month period with a new class beginning each fall semester and graduating at the end of the following fall semester. Classes are held every-other weekend (Friday evening and all day Saturday) allowing participants to minimize time away from their jobs. In addition there are four residencies, two of which are at Georgia Tech of one week each at the beginning and the end of the program. There are two international residencies of one-week and two-week durations in the spring and fall. To graduate, students must have no more than three grades of C or lower and must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.77. Employer support is an important component of student success. Although your company is not required to sponsor you financially for the program, Georgia Tech does require that employers support your time commitment to the program.

Who should apply?

Candidates should have a minimum of five years of professional work experience, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, and a record of positive career growth and achievements through positions of increasing responsibility. Candidates should be highly motivated to develop business skills critical for leaders in a global setting. We endeavor to create a dynamic and diverse classroom environment.

Admissions

Applications are reviewed and accepted throughout the year. Priority will be given to applications received prior to April 1. After that date, applications received will be reviewed on a space-available basis. GMAT may be required based on a review of your application portfolio. For additional information on admissions requirements, please contact us at GlobalEMBA@gatech.edu.

Contact information

MBA-Global Business
Georgia Tech College of Management
800 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404.385.2254
Fax: 404.894.1464
MBA – Global Business Web site