Global Business

Certificate Program

The California State University, East Bay Certificate in Global Business provides businesspeople the educational foundation necessary to operate and succeed in the global marketplace.

Open to all interested applicants, the intensity of the Global Business program is such that students may find it far more valuable than a bachelor's or even master's degree in this area. Coursework culminates in the development of a sophisticated strategic plan that can be readily implemented by a global business. Those currently working for a global business will develop a plan designed for their employer.

Students who take advantage of the Certificate in Global Business will learn from an instructor who, for over 30 years, has traveled and worked in 178 countries around the world.

Program Objective

• To give graduates an understanding of how global trade and investment operates and how the economic systems work.
• To familiarize graduates with international monetary and fiscal markets.
• To give graduates a thorough grounding in how operations within a global business work and interface.
• To provide graduates a thorough grounding in the cultural dimensions of global business, including the role of religion, language, and social institutions.
• To provide graduates a keen awareness of how national politics and law impact global business dynamics.
• give students mastery in primary and secondary research.
• To equip students with the knowledge, skill, and confidence to put together comprehensive, workable strategic plans for global businesses.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals who work directly or indirectly with the global marketplace and seek to further their ability to compete and advance.
• Individuals seeking to work in positions that require a strong understanding of the global marketplace.

Program Highlights