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Earn a Professional Certificate in Global Business Strategy

Developing Business Leaders with a Global Mindset

As a QUALCOMM employee, take advantage of a special 15% discount on enrollment in the Global Business Strategy program offered by the University of San Diego.

The increasing globalization of business allows for international opportunities that didn't exist a decade ago. Professionals working in the global arena must be knowledgeable in a range of competencies. To prepare the next generation of global business leaders, the Ahlers Center for International Business developed the Certificate in Global Business Strategy (GBS) to offer an extensive business seminar series infused with global themes. Designed specifically for the working professional, seminars integrate both practical techniques and academic research, and can be taken individually or as part of the certificate program.

As an employee of Qualcomm, a truly global organization, you understand and value continuous personal and professional learning and development, to set you and your company apart from the rest. Our globally-themed seminars maximize attendee participation and offer personalized feedback, preparing you to:

-Manage cultural, political, and legal uncertainty and complexity in foreign markets

-Conduct effective cross-cultural negotiations

-Incorporate strategies for innovation-based market differentiation

-Develop socially responsible and sustainable supply chains

-Integrate cross-cultural teams

-Utilize an understanding of the interplay between leadership, power and politics in the business setting

An extensive array of topics are offered such as: Leadership Development, Strategic Sourcing and Outsourcing, Cross Cultural Consumer Behavior, Global Trends and Marketing Challenges, International Business through Sustainability, to name a few. Our flexible enrollment options allow you to select the seminars that are most relevant to your interests and learning goals.

Please click here to see the current seminar schedule and enrollment fees. Please note that as a Qualcomm employee, you will receive a 15% discount on your enrollment, whether for an individual semimar or the comprehensive certificate program. To take advantage of the enrollment discount, simply click on the register button below, and on the registration form please use the discount code GBSQualcomm.