Master in global business administration
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE NEW DIGITAL ECONOMY
The speed of global innovation and the rapid evolution of technology are trasforming the traditional business model and the companies approach to market, operation and management. In this scenario the structure of companies will be refined together with the role of managers and professionals who must possess the hard and soft skills to succeed in the global business environment. The Master of Science in Global Business Administration is a comprehensive program that provides a global perspective of the impact of digital technologies for companies evolution, growth and success and the knowledge, skills and professional practice to operate in today’s digital world. The program is specifically designed for graduate students and professionals who want to acquire a global perspective of business and a broad understanding of how to use technologies for improving traditional structures and creating new organizational models. Through a multidisciplinary curriculum that covers international business, global finance, digital transformation and leadership, the master provides the skills to apply advanced business strategies in a global context, taking into consideration the risks associated with political, social and environmental settings. Using the latest teaching methodologies like situational analysis, case studies and simulations, the Master allows students to develop practical knowledge, critical thinking and innovative problem solving skills.
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Master aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to face the challenges of the modern business, offering the most advanced techniques in business management and leadership, online business, strategic marketing and digital trasformation. Through the program students will gain the skills to:
- Manage the different organization functional areas based on business objectives and strategies;
- Develop leadership skills to manage multinational work- teams;
- Understand how to redefine the organization’s performance through digitization;
- Manage international business activities and operations;
- Engage effectively with stakeholders;
- Analyze how new technologies and upcoming digital trends impact organizations
- Understand how to develop and optimize a company’s digital strategy
- Analyze international Financial Markets;
- Understand Global Corporate and Investment Banking principles;
- Learn how to develop digital business solutions to boost profitability and minimize costs
CURRICULUM
The curriculum of the Master provides students with the necessary skills and tools to advance their career and to improve their managerial and decision-making skills. Thanks to international faculty and business professionals with a consolidated experience, the Master offers a global view of business strategies, international finance, information technology management and leadership, central issues for today’s managers and executives. The theoretical classes are complemented with practical applications, interactive assessment, case studies and simulations.
KEY AREAS
Business Innovation
Globalization, digitization, and new technologies are transforming current markets and economy. Innovation and disruption are future trends that require leaders able to expand their mindset and adopt new concepts and business models. Companies and leaders must be able to cultivate innovation in order to increase productivity, competitive advantage, and corporate value
Digital Business Models
The digital economy has generated new opportunities for companies that needs to become “more digital’, in order to capture value from innovation and enhance performance. Students will learn how to integrate digital technologies and strategies into traditional organization and how to develop a successful digital transformation plan, based in the company’s needs.
Global Finance and Risk Management
Key global financial issues, like financial risk and the operations of multinational companies influence the way companies build their global business networks, their activities and strategies. Companies leaders must be able to analyse the elements influencing foreign exchange rate risk and the factors that determinate global and regional financial stability.
Leadership
The complexity of the global environment affects local, national and international organisations and leaders are required to expand their mindset according to future digital trends and innovation. Students of the Master develop a global managerial approach and analyse critical elements like passion and conflict resolution to become successful leaders in the global environment.
Innovation Management
The internationalization and globalization of products and services are subject to competition and change. Students explore diverse managerial styles and discover how to develop a strategic view of the entire company to gain competitve advantage. They learn how to identify the key drivers of innovation and plan the necessary change for the company.
A PRACTICAL CAREER PREPARATION
Digital Business Transformation is affecting the global business and every industry and managers are required to be able to develop innovate products, services, processes and models based on efficient managerial strategies. Graduates from the Master develop the competencies and skills to work in multinational companies, in a global business environment with cross-cultural landscape. They acquire the professional skills to excel in strategic level positions such as:
- Director of Business Development
- Management Control Manager
- Corporate Financial Analyst
- Financial Director
- International sale manager
- Digital Trasformation manager
- Business Innovation Strategist
- Business Intelligence Manager
A FULLY ON LINE STUDY MODEL
The Master can be attended completely online through the online platform “MIA University Campus” that provides students with a flexible and personalized learning environment. All the study material is accessible through the platform and includes asynchronous video – classes, didactic units, virtual library, webinars and interactive discussions forums that allows students to organize their study schedule while remaining connected with their professors and tutors.
The master is a dual degree with UDIMA – Universidad a Distancia de Madrid. All the students interested to receive the dual degree are required to inform the admissions office at the time of enrollment.
For additional information regarding the Master, the admissions process and the scholarship program you can contact our admissions office at: admissions@miauniversity.es or by whatsapp or phone if you want to talk with one of our representatives.