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Business (Global Leadership), BA

The global business community needs professionals with the skills and cultural knowledge to lead teams across borders. With strategic insight and an international perspective, you'll be ready to navigate complex global markets and make a difference in a globalized world.

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Quick facts

Courses

120 credit hours
Math intensity: Moderate program math intensity moderate
First required math course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
or MAT 117 College Algebra
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Additional facts

STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Degree description

In the Bachelor of Arts program in business with a concentration in global leadership, you prepare for careers in the global business environment.

You develop strong business skills through global studies courses that cover a variety of world regions. You also may choose to participate in an international study experience in countries around the world.

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Courses

Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.

Sample courses
WPC 148 First-Year Introduction to Career Development
WPC 248 Sophomore Career Narrative Design
WPC 348 Junior Networking Foundations
WPC 448 Senior Career Transition Management
FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance
LES 305 Business Law and Ethics for Managers

Course checksheet and curriculum archive

The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.

What If

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Admission requirements

Here are the admission and application details

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

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First-year admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements.

Readmission requirements: Students must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable; scale is 4.00 = "A") and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A").

Transfer admission requirements:

Transfer applicants must have a GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") for all transfer work and meet university transfer admission requirements. Transfer students should select an additional major, which must be outside the W. P. Carey School of Business, when applying for admission.

Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this program and did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in the BA program in applied business and technology solutions in W. P. Carey School of Business, which is offered via ASU Online as well as at the Polytechnic and West Valley campus locations. Students not interested in that program or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance in selecting another degree program.

Students should refer to this W. P. Carey School of Business webpage to determine whether they meet change of major requirements. Students who are ready to change their major should submit their request through the advising website.

Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.


Explore expanded study opportunities

This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:


Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Global experience

As globalization continues to impact the way people live and work, international experiences have become vital to success, especially in global leadership. Through international study and internships, students can gain valuable skills that employers are looking for: communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation and a real-life perspective on business applications worldwide. Through their courses, students become versed in cultural sensitivity and awareness, understanding and bridging cultural divides, and leveraging diversity for business gains. In applying these lessons through international experiences, students become more competitive and prepared global leaders. A Global Education program contributes to students' success by enabling them to improve their language skills while they broaden their understandings of international business practices.

The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in business with a concentration in global leadership.

Paying for college

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

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Build the career and future you want

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:

Career opportunities showing job titles, projected growth rates, median salaries, and links to detailed information
Career Growth Median Salary More Information
Business Analyst 10.1% $101,860
Distribution Center Manager 6.1% $107,230
Employee Training Manager 6.4% $133,000
General Manager (GM) 5.0% $105,770
Human Resources Manager 5.5% $149,280
Office Manager 5.2% $114,130
Sales Manager 4.5% $148,270
Security Manager 4.6% $106,660

Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.

Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


More about careers

Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities with organizations and companies in the U.S. and internationally. The business and leadership skills and knowledge of global systems gained in the program put graduates in a strong position to thrive in a competitive job marketplace.

Contact information

Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.

Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business | BA 160
wpcareyug@asu.edu
480-965-4227

Frequently asked questions about degree programs

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.

Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.

ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.

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