Program Overview
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Global Management program is designed to prepare students for success in a global marketplace. The program offers two tracks: the international business, language and culture track, and the international business and culture track.
Program Description
The program provides students with a strong global business background, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of careers. Students have the opportunity to explore the politics, cultures, and economics of different countries around the world, and to put their skills into practice in practical settings through a required international internship.
Program Tracks
- International Business, Language and Culture Track: This track requires two years of foreign language and is offered to on-campus students only.
- International Business and Culture Track: This track has no foreign language requirement and is available to online students.
Curriculum
The program curriculum includes courses in global marketing, states and markets in a global economy, and multinational organizational leadership. Students also complete a senior capstone project, which draws on the skills they have developed throughout the program.
Concurrent Program Options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination.
Accelerated Program Options
The program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want to accelerate completion of their master's degree.
Admission Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements. First-year, transfer, international, and readmission students must meet specific requirements.
Tuition Information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone's situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Change of Major Requirements
Current students or those who have an established ASU GPA and would like to change their major to global management must have a minimum cumulative ASU GPA of 2.00.
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program's learning outcomes include:
- Evaluate international business opportunities based on global entrepreneurship concepts.
- Apply cross-cultural communication strategies to interact effectively with diverse groups.
- Analyze data using critical thinking skills to make informed decisions.
Global Opportunities
Through international study and internships, students gain skills employers value highly, including communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation, and a global perspective on business applications worldwide.
Career Opportunities
The BGM program prepares students to take on leadership roles in multinational corporations, government agencies, or nongovernmental organizations. Students gain experience and develop skills that international companies, governments, and nonprofit entities value highly in employees. Career opportunities include:
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- Compliance Manager
- Country Manager
- Foreign Service Officer
- General Manager
- Global Entrepreneur
- International Marketing Manager
- International Sales Manager
- Manager of a Nonprofit Organization
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
Career Growth and Salary
Career growth and median salary information is available for various roles, including:
- Compliance Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary
- General Manager: 4.4% growth, $102,950 median salary
- Manufacturing Plant Manager: 1.9% growth, $121,440 median salary
- Market Research Analyst: 6.7% growth, $76,950 median salary
- Marketing Manager: 6.6% growth, $161,030 median salary
- Regulatory Affairs Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary
- Sales Manager: 4.7% growth, $138,060 median salary