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Global Management

Global Management Major

The global management major enables students to develop expertise in the management of people, processes, and policies in a global context.

  • People – Enhancing and developing competencies to manage people across national and cultural boundaries.
  • Processes – Integrating knowledge development, product procurement, manufacturing, and distribution for a global supply chain.
  • Policies – Managing internal and external environments such as globally-dispersed stakeholders, corporate governance, and cross-border regulations.

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.

Starting with the core material of traditional management theory and practice, the Global Management Major adds knowledge of global policy, economics, regulations, and operations. The integrated, forward-looking “people, process, policy model” provides students with an advantage in competing for attractive internships and full-time positions in multinational firms.

Foreign Language Requirement

At a minimum, Level 4 of a foreign language must be satisfactorily completed at the University of Pittsburgh, or the equivalent obtained through a placement exam. If a foreign language is studied while abroad, the student’s language proficiency will be evaluated upon return via a University of Pittsburgh foreign-language placement exam. Students are encouraged to pursue language study beyond the minimum requirement to enhance basic proficiency and to be more prepared to take advantage of the study/internship abroad experience.

Students with English as a second language will need to take up through level 2 of a language that is not their home language or English.

Global Experience Requirement

Pitt Business has a broad array of international internship, global service learning and international consulting field project opportunities. Global Management majors are required to complete at least one of these international workplace-based experiences from the following options:

  • BUS 1910 International Internship through the Global Business Institute or International Internship Program
  • BUS 1755 Service-learning Project through Global Service Learning program.
  • BUS 0600 Consulting Field Project through the Global Business Institute.

Core Course

Must complete with a C or better to proceed with the Global Management major:

  • BUSORG 1020 Organizational Behavior

Required Major Course

Must complete with grade not lower than C-:

  • BUSECN 1508 International Economics for Managers

Major Electives

Must complete 4 of the following 6 courses with grades not lower than C-:

  • BUSFIN 1341 International Finance
  • BUSHRM 1670 Global Workforce Management & Change
  • BUSMKT 1461 International Marketing
  • BUSORG 1655 International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior
  • BUSSCM 1730 Managing Global Supply Chains
  • BUSSPP 1740 Global Strategy and Competitive Advantage

Credits

Minimum of 9 credits in Pitt offered Global Management major courses.

Total credits for the major are 18 plus the number of credits of language needed to complete the level 4 language requirement.

GPA
Global Management major courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.25. No Global Management course will work toward the major if the grade is lower than C-.

Skills Needed

  • Learn at least one additional language and take part in a global experiences experience
  • Sharpen your public-speaking skills and communication skills between cultures
  • Demonstrate intercultural competency, sensitivity, and tolerance
  • Specialize in one area of business in addition to your Global Management major
  • Develop traits such as creativity, initiative, tenacity, a willingness to take risks, and an adventurous spirit

Types of Industries

  • International Business
  • International Relations/Government
  • Non-profit
  • Consulting Firms
  • Language services/education

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“I really like how proactive Pitt Business is in exposing you to the business world as soon as you step on campus. After a month I have been to countless info sessions, multiple career fairs, and have met virtually with multiple employers.”

Brooke Eyler

Global Management and Supply Chain Management, Class of 2025

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