Global Business Specialization

Business has no boundaries. The Georgia Tech Scheller Executive MBA program's Global Business specialization teaches you to think strategically and contribute to companies that work across borders and around the world.

The Global Business (GB) specialization starts with the EMBA program's core MBA coursework, then transitions to a specialized curriculum focusing on the dynamics of global competition and strategies for building a global competitive advantage. You'll learn about global workforce management, global supply chain, international finance, and product strategies for global markets.

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“Our capstone project client was so supportive as we worked on a current, globally scaled issue. Proper engagement with big corporations on meaningful projects is a really important part of the program. It is a great opportunity to see how different corporations work and build your network further.”

– Catriona O'Grady
Executive MBA '21 Finance Director for Paper, Forestry & Recycling North America, DS Smith

Customized Global Business Curriculum

The Global Strategy Project will be your capstone experience, where you and your capstone team will work with a corporate sponsor to address a current issue on a global scale. You'll identify opportunities and make recommendations for implementing strategies internationally, from product and pricing to procurement, logistics, and management.

Past Global Strategy Project Sponsors:

Ally Bank
Chick-fil-A
The Coca-Cola Company
The Clorox Company
CNN
Delta Airlines
Equifax
GE Power & Water
Gulfstream
The Home Depot
JLL
Panasonic
Samsung
Southern Company
ThyssenKrupp
Turner Construction

During your two-week international residency, you'll examine the cultural, legal, and economic aspects of each location you visit, gaining deeper firsthand knowledge of international business practices and cultures. The experience will give you an understanding of the country's economy and how to effectively conduct business in an international setting.

Past International Residency Focuses:

Emerging markets
Aligning corporate goals with local culture and governments
Extending operations and brands globally
Consumer trends in new markets
Assessing competitiveness in manufacturing
Intellectual property rights challenges
International supply chains
Market entry strategies
International joint venture

Previous Residencies:

Argentina
Brazil
China
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
India

Panama
South Korea
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Vietnam

Previous Companies Visited:

Accenture
Airbus
BASF
Bmw
Citibank
The Coca-Cola Company
Copa Airlines
Ford
General Electric
Intel
KPMG
Nokia
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Siemens

Global Business students have the opportunity to participate in an additional international residency to further develop the skills necessary for conducting business in a global market.

Executive MBA students take two elective courses to help customize their academic experience. Examples of electives may include:

Cybersecurity and Privacy for Executives
Fintech and Global Currencies
Global Product and Brand Management
New Product Strategies, Analysis of Emerging Technologies
Technology Strategy

“The student international residency program was a fantastic experience and coming to Dubai as a global business graduate was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It helped me develop a better understanding of global business. I learned so much by watching real-world initiatives taking place in Dubai's rising businesses. It was ideal for strengthening important soft skills, like adaptation and cultural sensitivity to business procedures and cultures outside of my own country.”

– Carlos Arango
Executive MBA '21 Management Consultant, Accenture

Global Business Specialization

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Customized Global Business Curriculum

Global Business Capstone: Global Strategy Project

International Residency

Past International Residency Focuses:

Previous Residencies:

Previous Companies Visited:

Optional Residency

Electives

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