Today’s business leaders must operate in a marketplace that is characterized by increasing competition, a scarcity of natural resources, and increased demands by emerging economies. The traditional skills taught by most MBA programs are still necessary, but are no longer sufficient. Our program is designed to give graduates the ability to adapt and lead in rapidly-evolving global markets, and give them the cross-cultural expertise that will set them apart from their peers.
To help our MBAs navigate the unprecedented global challenges and opportunities that lay before them, in addition to a solid foundation in key business functional areas, we offer leading edge course work typically not found in traditional MBA programs such as: country and political risk analysis, social innovation investment, creativity and innovation in emerging nations, climate risks and corporate value, market research strategies for the base of the pyramid, and many others. The Fisher International MBA program now also offers a cutting-edge specialization in localization management, taking advantage of the Institute’s world-famous language programs to provide MBA graduates with a unique skill set and competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Our students benefit from many unique opportunities to expand their resume, build their professional networks, and advance their international careers through our innovative curriculum, including:
- Frontier Market Scouts: work directly with social entrepreneurs and investors during a 6-month field program in emerging markets like India, Vietnam, Tanzania, and Brazil.
- International Business Plan: consult for client companies and organizations ranging from start-up entrepreneurs to high-tech giants such as Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Sun Microsystems.
- Team El Salvador: conduct community-based development projects and practice your language of study in-country during the winter session.
- Localization Management: gain experience through internships and other arrangements in global businesses engaged in large-scale localization management projects.
- Globalization and Localization of Business Exports Center (GLOBE): undertake consulting projects on behalf of businesses seeking to adapt their products and services to foreign markets.
- Latino Entrepreneurs: train nascent Latino entrepreneurs in California’s Central Valley.