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Which Executive MBA Specialization is Right for You?

Choosing a Specialization

The Georgia Tech Executive MBA offers two distinct specializations: Global Business and Management of Technology. Each is designed to align with your career goals and leadership aspirations. While both tracks share a core business curriculum and cohort experience, each offers a unique lens for applying what you learn.

Global Business Specialization

This specialization is best for professionals who lead across borders or aspire to manage global operations. You’ll learn about global workforce management, global supply chains, international finance, and product strategies for global markets. You will develop the strategic insight and skills needed to navigate international business environments and drive global growth.

You Might Choose the Global Business Specialization if You:

Manage or plan to lead global teams
Work in a multinational corporation
Expanding into new international markets

Global Business Experience

- Focus: International strategy, global markets, cross-cultural leadership
- Capstone: For the Global Strategy Project, you’ll work with a corporate sponsor to address a real-world business challenge on a global scale.
- Residencies: Explore global markets through a two-week residency that offers firsthand insight into international business practices, culture, and economic environments. An optional second residency can further deepen your understanding of global business.
Learn More: Global Business Specialization
- Competing Globally
- Global Supply Chain and E-Commerce
- International Finance
- Managing the Global Workforce
- Analysis of Global Environments (International Residency)
- Global Strategy Project I and II (Capstone)
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- Navigate global supply chains and economies
- Develop cross-cultural leadership skills
- Lead international growth and expansion
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Management of Technology Specialization

This specialization is best for professionals driving innovation, product development, or digital transformation. You’ll walk away with actionable knowledge on how to forecast trends, analyze emerging technologies, and manage innovation. The curriculum empowers you to lead technology-focused initiatives and bring new, tech-enabled solutions to market.

You Might Choose the Management of Technology Specialization if You:

Work in tech, engineering, or product management
Lead or build innovation initiatives
Want to stay ahead of the technology curve

Management of Technology Experience

- Focus: Innovation management, emerging technologies, digital strategy
- Capstone: In the Applied Innovation Project, you’ll develop and pitch a full business plan for a tech-driven product or service.
- Residencies: Explore global markets through a two-week residency that offers firsthand insight into international business practices, culture, and economic environments. You also have the option to take part in a three-day trip to an innovation hub such as Seattle, San Francisco, or Austin, where you’ll meet with executives at leading companies and start-ups to explore innovation.
Learn More: Management of Technology Specialization
- AI and Machine Learning for Business
- Processes of Technological Innovation
- Strategy Execution
- Venture Financing
- Analysis of Global Environments (International Residency)
- Management of Technology Project I and II: New Product and Service Launch (Capstone)
Learn More: Management of Technology Specialization
- Lead digital and organizational transformation
- Understand and apply technologies like AI and blockchain
- Bring new tech products to market
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