Bachelor of Science in Global Business Management
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 16,973 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Global Business Management is the process of ensuring that an organization or company is able to operate in both the immediate and near future at home and abroad. Managers are charged with making decisions that will impact an organization on every level. These decisions range from hiring a new employee to taking a company global. Management is not an easy field and good expatriate managers are highly sought after.
The global business management program at RIT Dubai educates students on the many facets of global management, while also improving their ability to motivate their peers, communicate with others, lead teams, and manage projects, all of which are essential skills for effective managers. The global business management program prepares students for specialized international careers in various enterprises and organizations. Students develop the skills and concepts needed to become effective leaders, ethical decision-makers, and creative innovators.
The global business management curriculum provides both depth and flexibility in its offerings so that students may maximize their educational experience. Students develop an understanding of international business operations through the core business courses offered in all programs at RIT Dubai. These classes provide the foundation for students to develop their abilities as capable managers who are able to make sound decisions, motivate employees, and communicate clearly.
The Bachelor's degree in Global Business Management program at RIT Dubai educates students on the many facets of management while improving their ability to motivate their peers, communicate with others, and lead a team, all of which are essential skills for good managers. Graduating students are well-rounded, possessing knowledge in areas such as international business, motivation, negotiation, and leadership making them well-suited for any industry.
Mission Statement
The Global Business Management Program at RIT Dubai delivers world-class education that prepares students to lead and motivate their employees to achieve high levels of productivity, innovate, and create competitive advantage for businesses in the United Arab Emirates, MENA, and the world.
Program Outcome
- Managing People and Processes – Achieving business goals and influencing others towards a common purpose. Students will be able to:
- Apply leadership and teamwork concepts to virtual and cross-cultural teams
- Create organizational systems and policies for employee attraction and engagement and successful negotiation
- Global Fundamental Elements: Analyze the fundamental elements of global business, e.g., trade, Foreign Direct Investment, foreign exchange, and regional. Students will be able to:
- Apply fundamental elements of global business to create competitive advantage
- Develop a corporate strategy considering differences in fundamental elements of global business across countries
Career Opportunities
The world economy is becoming more and more intertwined and there is a growing need for well-versed managers and employees to work on the global business market. Graduates will typically find positions at multinational corporations.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Information Systems and Technology
- Business I: Introduction to Business Communication, Planning, and Analysis
- General Education- Mathematical Perspective A: Introduction to Statistics I
- General Education -Global Perspective A: Principles of Microeconomics
- RIT 365 - RIT Dubai Connections
- General Education – First-Year Writing: UWRT-150 FYW: Writing Seminar (WI)
- Financial Accounting
- Business 2 - Business Planning and Professional Development
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- General Education – Mathematical Perspective B: Introduction to Statistics II
- Global Business Environment
- General Education - Ethical Perspective
Year 2
- Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Principles of Marketing
- General Education - Social Perspective
- Careers in Business
- Global Business Management Elective
- Applied Calculus
- Communication
- Culture and Politics of the Middle East
- Data Literacy, Analytics, and Decision Making
- Cooperative Education
Year 3
- Operations Management
- Leading Cross-Cultural and Virtual Teams
- Global Business Management Elective
- General Education - Immersion 1
- General Education - Scientific Principles Perspective
- Project Management
- General Education-Artistic Perspective A: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- General Education - Immersion 2
- General Education - Natural science inquiry Perspective
- Open Elective
Year 4
- Competing Globally
- General Education - Elective
- General Education - Immersion 3
- Global Business Management Elective
- Negotiations and Decision-Making
- Strategic Management
- General Education - Elective
- General Education - Elective
- Open Elective
Total Semester Credit Hours-123