You will study among a diverse cohort of students (in terms of nationality, culture, language, previous international experience) which enhances your cross-cultural learning experience and makes the “global” element of this degree real. The MGB classroom is literally without walls or borders. In each semester, you learn about the business context of the region and you have the opportunity to learn a new language throughout the programme. Moreover, you also cumulatively learn about ‘doing’ global business, from fundamentals to opportunity recognition to actual application and consulting methods.
Throughout the MGB programme you will develop practical, intellectual and transferable skills through a range of group and individual activities. You will also complete a major consulting project for an external organisation on an international business issue.
Teaching on the MGB is structured around four semesters:
Global Business Fundamentals I
In this semester, you will put theory into practice by combining your learning from two main subject areas, international business and entrepreneurship, to develop a start–up plan for a business with international potential.
Courses
- Entrepreneurial Finance For Smes
- Corporate Finance And Investment
- International Entrepreneurship And Innovation
- International Strategic Management
- Market Analysis
Teaching will employ a blended learning approach with a mix of online synchronous and asynchronous methods.
Global Business Fundamentals II
This semester will provide you with a deep understanding of both doing business in a global environment and the unique characteristics of the international business context. It integrates international finance, strategy, marketing, global logistics and supply chain management with an appreciation of North American legal, economic and social factors. You will progress through an organisation's stages of internationalisation: exporter issues, followed by international firm issues, and lastly concerns related to multinational organisations.
Teaching will employ a blended learning approach with a mix of online synchronous and asynchronous methods.
Courses
- Communication And Global Business Uvic
- Global Leadership And Cultural Intelligence Uvic
- International Finance Management
- International Logistics And Supply Chain Management
- International Marketing And Global Strategy
- Language Course
- The North American Business Context
Global Business Opportunities
In this semester, you will receive an overview of how industries deal with opportunity recognition, global innovation and business development in a global setting as well as in the European business context. In addition, this semester deals with the analyses and knowledge needed for successful global new business ventures as well as with global innovation and entrepreneurial environment.
Courses
- Communication And Global Business Uvic
- European Business Context
- Business Development & Global Innovation
- Global Leadership And Cultural Intelligence Uvic
- Chinese Language 2 For Mgb (Master In Global Business) Or French Language 2 For Mgb (Master In Global Business)
Teaching will employ a blended learning approach with a mix of online synchronous and asynchronous methods.
Global Business in Action
With a focus on exploring the Asian business context, you will be prepared to apply your knowledge and global perspective to solving business and industry issues and challenges. This module will introduce you to the various stages of consulting methods. You will also receive an overview of the corporate governance structures, legal and economic systems and the environmental sustainability issues in the Asian or Europe-based organisation with global reach, and will be given the opportunity to provide consulting advice to the company.
Courses
- Asian Business Context Chula U
- Communication And Global Business Uvic
- Consulting Methods And Practice Chula U*
- Global Leadership And Cultural Intelligence Uvic
- Language Course
For Consulting Methods & Practice, students work in teams under faculty supervision and maintain a consulting/client relationship with a corporate sponsor. The student team examines a problem of current interest to the sponsor that is consistent with the international nature and goals of the program and prepares detailed written analyses and recommendations. For other courses teaching will be blended with a mix of online synchronous and asynchronous methods.
Global Research Project
In the final part of the MGB programme, you will conduct a Global Research Project. The project is a systematic exploration of a global business issue; it requires using academic frameworks and apply tools & theories covered in the MGB programme to enhance understanding of a global business issue. The global business issue can originate in the academic literature (for which a Dissertation is delivered) or in business practice (for which an Internship Report is delivered). You therefore have the choice between academic research (in Glasgow) and a global internship (anywhere around the world*). Irrespective of the origin of the research problem, the same criteria will be applied to test your ability to derive generally relevant insights and knowledge based on a specific global business issue.
*Visa regulations apply. If you wish to do a global internship, you need to independently organise this internship.
