​Master's in Global Leadership Degree Program

Excel in today's global marketplace.

Whether you are seeking to continue working your way up the corporate ladder or expand the reach of your organization’s global exposure, our Master of Science in Global Leadership (MSGL) will help you gain the skills and confidence you need to become the global leader you were always meant to be. Designed for working professionals with experience under their belt, this degree offers practical, hands-on experience so that you can advance in your career — and make a real impact in the world. 

Through an optimal blend of classroom and online instruction, you will gain an extraordinary understanding of business, economic and cultural differences worldwide. Upon completing our global leadership program, you will possess not only stronger leadership skills, but also the perspective and connections you need to become a true global innovator.

USD Dual Degree with CEYTS

Our master's in global leadership degree is currently only offered in collaboration with the Centro de Enseñanza Tecnica Y Superior (CETYS) in Mexico as a dual degree program. Students from CETYS complete the program at both the CETYS Mexicali and Tijuana campuses with instruction from esteemed USD School of Business faculty. Students in this program earn an MBA from CETYS and an MSGL from USD without having to set foot in the U.S. All courses are delivered in English. Please visit the CETYS website for more information.

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Student at career fair discussing Turn leadership training into a real-world career.

Our global leadership master's degree equips you with valuable experience that can be immediately applied in the private business, public sector or military world. Leadership opportunities abound in every imaginable industry, from defense and high-tech to financial services and consumer goods.
Students gathered around table in paradise Global business firsthand Our master's in global leadership will provide you with an opportunity to experience global business practices firsthand by traveling to Asia. There, you will explore the global network required for supply chains to run efficiently while immersed in the local culture.