Global MBA Courses

The global MBA degree is comprised of 41 units completed in four consecutive semesters including summer. Three semesters include an online course along with in-class courses. The first three semesters include travel, and the last three semesters include a project/thesis course which facilitates a completed project/thesis at the end of the fourth semester.

Total units: 41

MBA-700 Global Economics (3 Units)

Students read articles on international economics by leading economists, drawn from various scholarly sources (e.g. Foreign Affairs, Current Issues in Economics and Finance, Finance and Development, Federal Reserve Publications, Journal of Economic Perspectives.) The course focuses on real debates within the discipline of economics and political economy, not on "pro-con" debates which often obscure the real issues.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-705 Global Managerial Accounting (3 Units)

Emphasis on the planning, coordination and control of complex global organizations. Explores key management accounting concepts, tools and systems, involving cost allocation and strategic decision making. Includes an introduction to activity-based management and traditional performance evaluation techniques. Case studies are utilized to augment application of the material.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-710 Marketing in a Global Economy (3 Units)

Provides an international marketing orientation to marketing strategies and marketing analysis tools. Interpretation and implementation of strategic issues related to segmentation, targeting and positioning are discussed. Tools and methodology used for facilitating international marketing plans are examined, and the management of product development, pricing, promotion, distribution strategies and channel structuring are emphasized. Interactive activities through case studies are an integrated component of this course, developing skills to create, develop and sustain marketing.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-715 Regional Business Field Experience I (3 Units)

Short term travel to a regional destination to gain understanding of some aspect of the global economy and its effects on the Central Valley of California.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-720 Management in Global Business (3 Units)

Focus of this course is on theories of management, including the functions of staffing, organizing, motivating and development of the enterprise and the employees.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-725 Strategic Financial Management (3 Units)

Study of global financial markets, exchange rates and derivatives. Includes government influence and risk analysis, along with finance of international trade.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-730 Research Methods (3 Units)

Investigates the techniques of the research process as applied to business and economics. Experience is gained in defining research problems and in collecting, analyzing, recording and interpreting data. Also, an analysis of pertinent research literature in business and economics is accomplished. Formulation of thesis or project occurs in this course.

Prerequisites: MATH-250; Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-735 Regional Business Field Experience II (3 Units)

Short term travel to a regional destination to gain understanding of some aspect of the global economy and its effects on the Central Valley of California.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-740 Communication and Intercultural Competence (3 Units)

Study of the process of intercultural communication and management, and how cultural, social, psychological and environmental factors affect communication outcomes. Analysis of successful adaptation of organizations to new cultures. Topics coordinated with international travel destinations included in program.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-745 Operations Management in Global Business (3 Units)

Provides strategic methods of designing, monitoring, sustaining and improving the production mechanisms of manufacturing and service systems. Global supply-chain management techniques of operation structures, such as process flow, guality processes, constraints, statistical production tools, materials requirements planning, quality management instruments and integrated quality systems will be interpreted and applied through case studies and interactive activities.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-750 International Business Field Experience (3 Units)

Travel to another country to gain knowledge and insight into linkages and effects of the global economy and business practices in another culture.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-755 Strategic Management in Global Business (3 Units)

Discusses the formulation, implementation and control of competitive advantage strategies, building upon the previous program courses and incorporating analytical tools and techniques for a successful formulation, execution and sustaining of enterprise-wide strategies. A global strategic perspective with alignments of resources, capabilities, capacity, competencies, strategic choices, technology, sourcing, alliances and partnerships and other competitive factors are evaluated and discussed. Case studies and interactive activities are employed in this course.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-760 Advanced Finance (3 Units)

Students learn how to measure the value of companies and make the kind of strategic decisions that ensure the creation of shareholder value, focusing not only on the short-term performance of a company but also on its long-term health--that is its ability to create shareholder value year after year. Explores the factors necessary for good corporate health, including a robust strategy, well-maintained assets and a good reputation with customers, regulators, governments, employees and other stakeholders.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-765 Law, Ethics and Values in a Global Environment (3 Units)

Examines what business leaders need to know concerning the complex interplay of law, ethics and values to be effective in the global business arena.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited

MBA-798 Global MBA Project/Thesis Proposal (1 Unit)

Involves completion of a proposal for the project or thesis. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a thesis or project.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Non-standard in-progress course

MBA-799A Global MBA Project/Thesis I (1 Unit)

Supervised project or thesis in the field of business. Instruction is tutorial and will result in designated progress toward a completed project or thesis.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Non-standard in-progress course

MBA-799B Global MBA Project/Thesis II (1 Unit)

Supervised project or thesis in the field of business. Instruction is tutorial and will result in a completed project or thesis.

Global MBA students only; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC