Bachelor of Global Business Management at Rochester Institute of Technology

Industries around the world are in need of decision-makers and problem-solvers. Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations alike require strategic managers that know how to leverage the latest technology.

What is Management?

Management is the process of ensuring that a company is able to operate in both the immediate and near future, by making decisions that will impact an organization on every level. These decisions range from hiring employees to taking a company public. Management is not an easy field, and good managers are highly sought after. RIT's management degree focuses on the critical competencies and interpersonal skills needed to be a successful change-agent in any organization.

RIT's Global Business Management Degree

Our management degree focuses on the critical competencies and interpersonal skills needed to be a successful change-agent in any organization. Saunders College management students are exposed to many facets of management, from the ability to motivate peers, to communicating with others and leading a team – essential skills for good managers. Our global business management degree builds a T-shaped professional, who are characterized by a deep disciplinary knowledge and an understanding of the professional and personal skills that cross that transcend disciplines. In the global business management degree you will:

• Gain an understanding of solution-based thinking with a curriculum that features a strong emphasis on design thinking.
• Develop cross-cultural teamwork and management skills through virtual team projects with peers from partner universities and RIT's global campuses.
• Have the opportunity to study abroad at one of RIT's global campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, or Kosovo, where you can experience different cultures and business practices.
• Choose a track in entrepreneurship, leadership, or supply chain management.
• Saunders Management Club is interwoven with our DECA Collegiate chapter and provides opportunities to engage in DECA competitions and conferences.
• Compete at least one block of cooperative education and internships, which provide full-time, paid career experience in industry.

Management Courses

The global business management degree prepares you for management careers in a variety of enterprises and organizations. You will develop the skills and concepts needed to become an effective leader and ethical decision-maker. The curriculum is comprised of management courses that emphasize operations management, strategic management, leading cross-cultural teams, communication, and critical reasoning while providing both depth and flexibility in its offerings. In addition to a foundation in. business management, you will also choose a concentration in entrepreneurship, leadership, or supply chain management.

Global Business Management Rotation: Study Abroad in Croatia and Dubai

The global business management rotation is an immersive experience in which a cohort of students in the major will gain a global perspective of business and commerce by studying on three continents. Your studies begin at RIT's main campus in Rochester, NY. You will then spend the spring semester of your second year at RIT Croatia, studying in Zagreb, the country's capital and largest city. Zagreb, situated between central Europe and the Adriatic Sea, is a center for international trade and business. It's also a bustling Central European-style city with modern architecture, winding cobblestone streets, and old city neighborhoods.

In the spring semester of your third year you will study at RIT Dubai. The campus is strategically located in the heart of Dubai Silicon Oasis, one of the world's leading centers of advanced electronic innovation and design. You will live and learn in a dynamic city that embodies the spirit of innovation, world class engineering, and architectural design. The city is also a hub of international trade and business.

In addition to course work at RIT Croatia and RIT Dubai, your study abroad experience also includes a range of professionalized experiences in both cities, including company visits and tours, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and professional skill-building workshops. At both of RIT's global campuses, courses are taught in English and the English language is widely spoken in both countries.

Careers in Management

The management degree prepares you with the technical and interpersonal skills needed to take on high-level management positions. Some students continue with their education in gradate programs while others begin careers in consulting, supply chain management, hospital administration, or marketing. Some start their own ventures. Students graduate well rounded, possessing knowledge in areas such as motivation, design thinking, negotiation, and leadership, all capabilities that make them well suited for any industry.

Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degrees

Today's careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT's Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years of study, all while gaining the valuable hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more.

+1 MBA Early Acceptance Pathway: Successful RIT applicants who are offered admission into the BS degree in global business management as an incoming first-year student may also be offered conditional early acceptance into the +1 MBA Early Acceptance Pathway. This option enables you to earn both your BS degree and an MBA in as little as five years of study. Learn how the +1 MBA Early Acceptance Pathway can help you add a competitive advantage to your studies.

+1 MBA: Students who enroll in a qualifying undergraduate degree have the opportunity to add an MBA to their bachelor's degree after their first year of study, depending on their program. Learn how the +1 MBA can accelerate your learning and position you for success.