Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership and Strategy

Learn to manage in a cross-cultural environment

This online program is designed for professionals who work with multinational or international companies who would like to gain advanced knowledge in managing in a cross-cultural environment. Upon completion of this program, you would be prepared to lead, manage, and create an effective strategy for a multinational or international company.

Required Curriculum

3 credit hours each

• MBA 716: Leadership
• BUS 615: Global Business
• BUS 617: International Strategy

Elective Curriculum

You may choose 3 credit hours from the following or other approved courses:

• BUS 618:  International Collaboration Project I
• BUS 622: Cross-Cultural Management
• BUS 624: Global Workforce Performance Management
• BUS 625: Training and Development of Human Resources
• BUS 626: Sustainable Organizational Development
• BUS 627: Global Human Resource Management
• BUS 628: Global Sustainability Management
• ISM 667: Global Cyber Threat Analysis
• ISM 670: IT Driven Disruptive Innovation Management
• BUS 695: Special Topics in International Business
• MBA 703: Managerial Economics
• MBA 717: Innovation
• MBA 745: Experience Business Abroad
• MBA 750: Negotiations for Management
• SCM 678: Project Management for Dynamic Environments

Admissions

The Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership and Strategy program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come to us with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise.

Application Deadlines

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • For U.S. degrees, one official transcript from all previous academic institutions.
  • For international degrees, a course-by-course evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) service, showing proof of U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency, credit hours and GPA.
• Statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Online application and $65 fee
• Evidence of English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers)

Student Outcomes

• Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to lead, manage, and create an effective strategy for a multinational or international company.
• This program prepares you for global leadership in a variety of areas, including opportunities in: business development, consulting, international relations, law, management, politics, and strategy and operations.

Military-Affiliated Students

UNCG has been named a Best for Vets school. We’re a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, and are proud to offer a variety of benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, such as:

• Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
• In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
• Credit for relevant military service/training
• Tutoring assistance

For more information on UNCG Military-Affiliated services and benefits, visit military.uncg.edu.