Global MBA

The Difference in Leadership

Leadership education should be experiential. At Fresno Pacific, we believe that the best way to educate and create new leaders is to immerse them in a learning experience. We want students to do more than learn theories; we want students to test them.

Our new Global MBA program does just that. Our students embark on a life-changing journey when they enroll in our MBA program. Not only will they learn global economics, marketing in a global economy, and strategic financial management, they will use what they learn as they travel in their educational journey.

In a world of increasingly interconnected global markets and economies, a degree with a global perspective gives graduates an extreme advantage. Our unique global MBA offers an advanced and innovative business education designed to develop leaders with the highest Christian ethical standards, professional integrity, excellence and competency.

Highlights:

  • 16 month program
  • Cohort of 15 - 20 students meet one evening per week
  • Experienced and highly rated university faculty
  • Offers breadth of ideas and interdisciplinary connections
  • Blends theory and application
  • Incorporates global experiences
  • Integrates Christian ethical perspectives and business processes

What can I do with this degree?

  • An MBA degree is known as a career accelerator in a number of industries, giving graduates greater managerial skills, a greater understanding of businesses and organizations, and increased salary potential. With the addition of a global perspective, graduates with our MBA offer a greater knowledge of global business issues confronting businesses in today's world. 

Why a global MBA?

  • Each of us are competing on a global basis. If our job can be done better and or cheaper elsewhere, it probably will happen.
  • All commodities that make up our livelihood and sustenance are global, i.e., oil, financial, food, insurance, autos, production, services (medical procedures, phone support, tutoring and the list goes on!
  • The markets are becoming a 24 hour, 7 day operation.
  • We have a natural advantage in agriculture, but must create other advantages that need the global economy to give us a distinct advantage.
  • The central valley is inside one of the largest U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) in the continental United States. Because of its classification as an FTZ, the Central Valley has a high volume of international imports and exports, and is also home to international banks. A global MBA is a natural fit for this area—giving students increased exposure to globalization and offering businesses and industries graduates with the skills they require. 
  • A global MBA is also a natural fit for Fresno Pacific University which includes both in the FPU Idea and in the School of Business' mission statement the goal of training our students to serve and lead across cultures and around the world. The School of Business faculty are also highly qualified. Peng Wen is originally from Taiwan and has much expertise in international business and economics; and Justin Dermon lived much of his life in France, practicing law and teaching economics and business. 

What are the admission requirements?

  • Application form and fee
  • Three references (academic, professional and spiritual)
  • Resumé
  • GMAT or GRE results
  • Official transcript of BA/BS degree
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA*
  • Prerequisite courses:
    • Economics
    • Accounting
    • Statistics
  • *If your GPA is under 3.0, you will need to submit a letter of petition explaining your lower GPA.

What courses will I be taking?

  • Designed to give graduates a breadth of experience, the curriculum builds a foundation of knowledge and global expertise. View the list of courses and descriptions.

What kind of global experiences will I have?

  • A global experience is included in each of the first three semesters. The first two will be short term experiences, traveling domestically. Long weekend trips to Sacramento and the California border are two examples. The third global experience will be a two week international study trip. Initially these trips will be to either China or France.
  • These global experiences will include the cohort traveling together to visit businesses and meet with business leaders. During the semester of the international trip, students will take a course studying the destination country's culture and language to prepare them for the experience.

When can I start?

How much does it cost?

  • Tuition is competitively priced and financial aid is available. View details on tuition and fees.

How do I apply?

  • The application process is straightforward. View details on how to apply.
 
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