Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management

Program Overview

The Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management (MGEM) is a 12-month program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage global companies. The program emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and cross-cultural management and is taught jointly by three institutions: IQS School of Management (Barcelona, Spain), Fu Jen Catholic University (Taipei, Taiwan), and Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, USA). Graduates can pursue careers in management, consulting, or marketing in global companies. The MGEM is recognized by the Financial Times as one of the best master's degrees in business management worldwide.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management (MGEM) is a 12-month, full-time program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and lead companies in global markets. The program emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and cross-cultural management. It is taught jointly by three institutions: IQS School of Management (Barcelona, Spain), Fu Jen Catholic University (Taipei, Taiwan), and Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, USA).

Objectives:

• To provide comprehensive training in business and international environments.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and take on executive management roles at companies across global markets, with a special focus on innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• To develop the abilities required to lead multicultural teams and the negotiation and communication skills needed in a globalized world.
• To provide students with the tools they need to manage and lead companies and organizations on an international scale.

Competences:

• Understanding of the current economic, political, cultural, and social environments that impact business management.
• Ability to detect, analyze, and develop new and innovative ideas and business opportunities in global markets.
• Development of entrepreneurial skills through a practical approach to new business ideas.
• Acquisition of tools and skills related to developing real consulting projects, along with project management and business management.
• Ability to develop and implement new commercial, operational, and financial formulas to take companies global.
• Proficiency in negotiation and communication skills and knowledge in global and multicultural environments.
• Practical experience through internships in global companies, enhancing learning skills.

Cross-disciplinary Competences:

• Ethical commitment
• Global vision and internationalization
• Innovative thinking
• Entrepreneurial spirit and initiative
• Ability to apply acquired tools and knowledge in a practical manner
• Multifaceted and adaptable to changes

Outline:

The MGEM program is structured in three sequential modules across the three geographical locations:

Module 1: Barcelona (September-December)

• Global Environment and Business Trends (3.5 ECTS)
• Technology Appreciation and Intellectual Property Management (3.5 ECTS)
• Cross-Cultural Management and Ethical Business Practice (3.5 ECTS)
• Common Ground in Corporate Valuation and Accounting (3.5 ECTS)
• Consulting Projects (3 ECTS)

Module 2: Taipei (January-April)

• Operations Management and Supply Chain Management with a Global Perspective (3.5 ECTS)
• Research of Special Topics in Global Entrepreneurship & Management (Business Plan) (15 ECTS)
• Corporate Finance with a Global Perspective (3.5 ECTS)
• Innovation Technology Management (3.5 ECTS)
• Entry Barriers and Strategic Alliance (3.5 ECTS)

Module 3: Los Angeles (May-August)

• Cross-Cultural Marketing & Integrated Marketing Communications (3.5 ECTS)
• Business Analytics in the Global Context (3.5 ECTS)
• Social Entrepreneurship (3.5 ECTS)
• Venture Capital, Corporate Entrepreneurship and Micro Finance (3.5 ECTS)

Teaching:

• The program employs a case study and project-based methodology.
• Students work on consulting projects in collaboration with companies present in global markets.
• Students participate in startup acceleration projects, working alongside innovative startups and developing business plans.
• MGEM Business Games provide opportunities for practicing managerial skills in a fun and competitive way.
• A three-month internship in Los Angeles is available at the end of the program.

Faculty:

The MGEM program boasts a diverse faculty with expertise in global business, entrepreneurship, and management. Some of the key faculty members include:

• Carlos Malet Falcó, PhD (Strategy and Business Management)
• Antoni Olivé Tomàs, PhD (Department of Business Management)
• Francesc Prior Sanz, PhD (Department of Economics and Finance)
• Flavio Vasconcellos Comim, PhD (Dean of the IQS School of Management and Department of Ethics and Christian Thought)
• Dong Chen, PhD (Coordinador del Máster en LMU)
• Yaonan Lin, PhD (Coordinador del Máster en Fu Jen University)
• Jean-Philippe Charles (Professor at IQS School of Management)
• Chia-Wei Kuo, PhD (Professor at Fu Jen University, Taiwan, guest speaker)
• Yao-Nan Lin, PhD (Associate Professor, Director of FJCU MGEM Program)
• Ming-Chih Chen, PhD (Professor at FJCU)
• Daniel Yang, PhD (Practical Associate Professor at FJCU)
• Jason D’Mello, PhD (Professor at IQS School of Management)
• Chetan Desai, PhD (Professor at IQS School of Management)
• David Choi, PhD (Professor at IQS School of Management)

Careers:

• Management and leadership in companies and organizations present in global markets
• International Management Consultant
• Marketing Executive
• Multinational Manager

Other:

• The MGEM program is recognized by the Financial Times as one of the best master's degrees in business management worldwide.
• It is ranked in the Top 50 worldwide and 1st worldwide in the "International Course Experience" dimension.
• The IQS School of Management, Fu Jen Catholic University, and Loyola Marymount University are accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, USA).
• The program holds the International Master's Programme (IMP) recognition by the Government of Catalonia.
• The program is designed to provide students with a complete and multidisciplinary profile in the field of global business.
• Students have access to career services departments at all three universities.
• The program offers Excellence Scholarships that can cover up to 60% of program tuition.
• The Entrepreneurial Scholarship is also available.