8 Global Management Preparatory Programs

The global management major enables students to develop expertise in the management of people, processes, and policies in a global context. A deep understanding of these interrelated areas, complemented by a concentration in a business function and a focused choice of arts and sciences courses, is critical for those who seek to add value to the firms of tomorrow.

The INSEAD Certificate in Global Management represents a credential and formal recognition of continuous professional development in the areas of global management and leadership. The certificate allows you to strategically plan your development needs at a pace that fits your career progression and attests to your commitment to your personal and professional development and your capacity for the kind of continuous self-improvement that translates into results.

Students pursuing a degree in Global Studies will acquire a broad, knowledge of the interdisciplinary field of global studies. Students will understand the impact of globalization on politics, culture, and economics. They will also assess key global issues, including but not limited to, the environment, human needs, human rights, population growth and migration, economic development, and global governance. Students will develop skills and knowledge that will allow them to work in an increasingly globalized world. They will be able to understand how various disciplines approach the topic of globalization and its consequences. They will also be able to hone skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving, that encourage them to become more effective global citizens.

The Global South Asian Studies program uniquely explores the cultures connected to the region in a worldwide context. South Asia (including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives, and the Tibetan cultural world) is home to more than a quarter of the world’s population and has diasporas perhaps 24 million strong. Over 830 million people speak Hindi and/or Urdu, making these sister languages the third most spoken in the world when combined. The region is home to many significant cultural achievements, among them the concept of zero, Bollywood films, the Taj Mahal, yoga, and Sufi traditions. Recent years have seen the subcontinent gaining increased global prominence both politically and economically.

Monroe Community College’s Global Studies A.S. degree program provides excellent preparation for transfer to a wide range of bachelor’s degree studies. You will advance your understanding of group identity, inclusion and exclusion, intergroup conflict, and inequalities based on government, economy, religion, race, gender, ethnicity, and income.

You do not need to be a fortune teller to predict that geopolitical risk and government intervention will be pivotal in the upcoming decades. Politics is striking back, in democratic and autocratic countries alike. In 2023, the use of the word geopolitics by CEOs has increased threefold in just two years. Prominent media outlets and scholars have announced the entry of the global economy into an era of upheaval and geopolitical instability. Recent events in Israel and the US-China divide may exacerbate these challenges. Geopolitical risk has become one of the main challenges faced by governments, businesses, and households, affecting global trade, supply chains, commodity prices, and everyday lives.

The Global Engagement Minor (GEM) is a unique opportunity for Wesleyan students to explore their academic interests, extracurricular activities, and language skills in learning how to navigate the world! The GEM provides flexibility like no other, allowing students to select courses that provide a global perspective according to their interests, continue previous language study or begin a new language, and engage in culturally immersive, international learning opportunities like study abroad to earn the minor.

The Advanced Certificate in Global Securities Operations explores the challenges of securities operations and covers best practice techniques used in the profession. It builds upon material covered in the Global Securities Operations unit of the IOC and is a stepping-stone to the Diploma in Investment Operations. It will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to pursue a higher level role within operations.