MBA International Business | Global Leadership | Colorado Tech

CTU's Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program offers a focused concentration in Global Leadership. This rigorous program challenges students to examine organizational behavior and development theory from an international perspective.

CTU was ranked as a 2012 top 10 online MBA program by the International Graduate Forum.

The MBA with a concentration in Global Leadership is designed to prepare graduates with specific knowledge and skills necessary to pursue advanced career opportunities in today's complex global business environment.

The curriculum combines in-depth and systematic analysis of advanced leadership concepts and examples of successful enterprises.

The distinctive program, delivered though the school's award-winning Virtual Campus,* serves as preparation for students and professionals interested in becoming adept at the integration of practical business leadership skills and advanced leadership theories.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be prepared to pursue leadership opportunities in today's global business environments. Graduates will be expected to:

  • Analyze and investigate leadership roles and responsibilities from a global perspective
  • Research and discuss cultural and ethical dilemmas for international businesses
  • Examine various approaches to leading change initiatives in other countries
  • Differentiate between various organizational designs and strategic implementation
  • Apply global leadership philosophy and concerts for managing and leading an international business
  • Examine organizational behavior and development theory from an international perspective

The core curriculum of the MBA in Global Leadership is designed to help students focus on theory, modern-day management practices and tactical skills. By learning strategies for problem-solving, team-building, coaching and organizational development, students can develop effective leadership and research abilities. Required core courses* include:

  • Applied Managerial Accounting
  • Applied Managerial Economics
  • Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments
  • Applied Managerial Finance
  • Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making
  • Applied Managerial Decision-Making
  • Graduate Research Methods or Strategic Human Capital Management
  • Applied Managerial Marketing

* The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree intended for those who aspire to increase their level of responsibility within their chosen field. The courses in the MBA programs are rigorous. There is an expectation of a solid business background to succeed in some of the core MBA courses. Specifically, the MBA was designed with the assumption that the student has prior knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance, economics, and statistics.

For those entering an MBA program who do not have an undergraduate degree in business, Colorado Technical University may require the successful completion of 500-level foundation courses which serve as prerequisites to the respective 600-level accounting, finance, economics, and statistics courses. CTU will evaluate the undergraduate transcripts for all students entering the MBA program to determine if a student is required to take any or all of these courses. If the student has previously completed sufficient coursework in the areas stated above, the University may waive the prerequisites. Students who can provide evidence of significant professional experience in any or all of the areas may also have prerequisites waived. The courses also are available to students who wish to refresh their knowledge in these subject areas, even if they have completed previous courses in those subject areas.

Students who are required to complete any of the Master of Business Administration prerequisite courses are allowed a maximum of two attempts for each designated course. After two unsuccessful attempts for any of the courses, the student will be withdrawn from the MBA program. Students are encouraged to work with the Student Advising department for alternative programs of study, or if they have additional questions regarding these courses.

In addition to the core curriculum, students are required to complete four concentration courses relevant to the area of global leadership. Concentration courses include:

  • Perspectives on International Business – This course provides both a theoretical and practical introduction to international business. Topics covered include risk and opportunity management, operations, cultural and ethical considerations and appropriate organizational designs. Students will be required to analyze and evaluate international business cases as well to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international business.
  • Globalization and International Strategy – In this course, students are taken through the strategic process of global management by assessing global business forces then applying this assessment to the analysis and evaluation of global business strategies.
  • Global Leadership Development – This course is designed to help students develop the skills required of leaders and managers for the global economy. It can also help them understand the factors that shape a global outlook. In addition, it will develop the key skills for the global context and will prepare students to lead cross-cultural and trans-organizational initiatives in the global marketplace.
  • Management Capstone – In the Management Capstone, students will demonstrate the application of content, concepts and knowledge developed in previous core and concentration courses in global leadership. The course requires the completion of comprehensive research, analysis and study in either a selected area of interest or a current business issue impacting the learner’s organization or company. Students will complete an in-depth project utilizing discipline-specific strategies. Research methodologies are used to prepare a formal report.

This program is available online via CTU's Virtual Campus:

*CTU's Virtual Campus was named "Best of the Best" in the 2009 Computerworld Honors program in the Academia and Education category.

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