M.S. in Global Business & Leadership

In today’s hyper-connected global business environment, leaders need to possess a wide range of competencies in order to be successful and make meaningful contributions to their organizations.  Students in the MS Global Business and Leadership program (MS-GBL) will develop these competencies through a comprehensive study of the many factors impacting the performance of organizations operating within a global economy.  The MS-GBL will place particular emphasis on the competencies of leadership and the value of human capital to an organization.  Students will learn the impact of leadership on individual and group performance, and the importance of organizational transformation in a turbulent global business environment.

Instructional Model
The MS-GBL program can be completed as an accelerated 10 course/30 credit, 12 month full time program.  Admission to the program is rolling. Students take four courses in the fall and spring semesters, along with a capstone and either an internship course or career planning workshop course in the summer.

Program Director
Joseph Porter, D.P.S.
(585) 389-2610
jporter8@naz.edu

Entry Requirements  

1. Completed Online Application
2. Completion of the professional statement as described on the application
3. Official transcripts from all colleges attended
   • Applicants must have completed, or will be completing, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 and a “B” average in the major field by the start date of the desired term.
   • Applicants who do not meet these grade point average expectations must address them in their professional statement; please see the Professional Statement section of the admissions application for further information.
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Interview with the program director or other university representative
6. Resume
7. International applicants must also complete requirements for international applicants as set forth on the university website (https://www2.naz.edu/admissions/grad/how-apply/international-students).

Application Deadline:
Rolling admission

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• demonstrate an understanding of strategic leadership in a global business environment and apply applications from various business disciplines to create effective organizations
• demonstrate an understanding of the concept of human capital and what it means to lead in a humanistic, ethical and socially responsible manner
• identify and apply the appropriate leadership competencies and practices that contribute to the creation of a culture and work environment that fosters employee engagement and performance in a global business context
• understand how cultural norms in each country impact business decisions and how global growth depends on developing successful multicultural teams