Master's in Global Leadership Curriculum
Our global workforce is always evolving—so must you. That is why our curriculum teaches you the latest leadership and management skills you need in order to drive diverse, multicultural teams, departments and companies toward success in your organization.
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2021-22, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2021. Access the catalog of record at https://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
MSGL Degree Requirements
The following courses are all required. Their order of delivery may vary slightly from cohort to cohort. A 3.0 average in MSGL course work is required in order to graduate. The units for each course follow the course title.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MSGL 501 | Preparing for Global Business Leadership | 2 |
| MSGL 502 | Global Business Leadership Ethics | 2 |
| MSGL 506 | Leading Diverse Global Teams | 1 |
| MSGL 508 | Global Business Communications and Strategy | 2 |
| MSGL 512 | Global Politics, Policy and Law | 2 |
| MSGL 513 | Understanding International Business | 3 |
| MSGL 514 | Change Management for Global Leaders | 2 |
| MSGL 515 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MSGL 516 | International Comparative Leadership and Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MSGL 523 | Finance for Global Leaders | 3 |
| MSGL 525 | International Negotiations | 1 |
| MSGL 526 | Advanced International Negotiations | 1 |
| MSGL 527 | International Strategic Planning and Management | 3 |
| MSGL 531 | Marketing for Global Business | 2 |
| MSGL 540 | Global Leadership Capstone Project | 2 |
| Total Units | 32 | |
Dual Degree Program with the Centro de Enseñanza Tecnica Y Superior (CETYS) in Mexico
Students from CETYS complete the program at the CETYS campuses in Mexicali and Tijuana with instruction from esteemed USD School of Business faculty. Students in this program earn an MBA from CETYS and an MSGL from USD. All courses are delivered in English.
CETYS students will complete the following courses offered by USD.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MSGL 506 | Leading Diverse Global Teams | 1 |
| MSGL 512 | Global Politics, Policy and Law | 2 |
| MSGL 513 | Understanding International Business | 3 |
| MSGL 514 | Change Management for Global Leaders | 2 |
| MSGL 515 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MSGL 525 | International Negotiations | 1 |
| MSGL 526 | Advanced International Negotiations | 1 |
| MSGL 527 | International Strategic Planning and Management | 3 |
| MSGL 540 | Global Leadership Capstone Project | 2 |
The following MSGL courses will be fulfilled by MBA courseswork completed at CETYS.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MSGL 501 | Preparing for Global Business Leadership (CETYS NMA307 Leadership and Sustainable Development) | 2 |
| MSGL 502 | Global Business Leadership Ethics (CETYS NMA201 Ethics and Responsibility) | 2 |
| MSGL 508 | Global Business Communications and Strategy (CETYS NMA346 Business Communication) | 2 |
| MSGL 516 | International Comparative Leadership and Human Resources Management (CETYS NMA223 Leadership and Human Development) | 3 |
| MSGL 523 | Finance for Global Leaders (CETYS NMA220 Financial Management) | 3 |
| MSGL 531 | Marketing for Global Business (CETYS NMA224 Marketing) | 2 |
Don't just study global business. Experience it.
At USD, we have limitless opportunities to study global business. Here are just a few examples of programs from the Ahlers Center for International Business.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
As an MSGL student, you have the opportunity to study abroad in Buenos Aires every January. The 9-day trip includes company visits, cultural outings and classroom time in which participants complete the majority of their business strategy course.
Beijing, China
During the fall semester, you can study abroad in Asia. This 10-day trip includes company visits, cultural outings and classroom time with local guest lectures. Our students even visit the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.
Madrid, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal
This 2-week, multi-country trip exposes students to two different business cultures and includes company visits, cultural outings and local guest lectures in both locations.