MASTER IN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT
MGEM
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MASTER IN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT Study across three continents to gain unparalleled multicultural business experience. The Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management (MGEM) at the University of San Francisco will take you to Barcelona, Taipei, and San Francisco, revealing successful, creative, and innovative business practices through the cultural lens of three vibrant cities. The MGEM program combines direct exposure to multinational entrepreneurial firms with an international cohort of students to provide you with global business skills for success. FAST FACTS
FACULT Y
Spend four months in each participating city: Barcelona, Taipei, and San Francisco
“Learn from talented faculty in Taipei, Barcelona, and San Francisco, for a culturally rich, unique program that combines pedagogy for a strong educational foundation with global consulting opportunities for real-world practical application.”
All courses are taught in English Practitioner-oriented, experiential curriculum International cohort of students representing countries around the world Consulting projects coupled with rigorous academics A course of study designed for recent college graduates from various academic disciplines Program completion in one year
— J ennifer Walske, Program Director, Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management
The faculty at each university offer a range of entrepreneurial expertise and provide you with a rich and deep understanding of doing business around the globe. MGEM faculty are dedicated to ensuring you thrive no matter where in the world you choose to work or start your business. Learn from experts in international supply chain, social entrepreneurship, venture capital, and global market strategy.
CL ASS PROFILE
Male 55% Female 45%
WHY THE USF MGEM? Study global business at the Institut Quimic de Sarria (IQS) in Barcelona, Spain, Fu Jen Catholic University (FJU) in Taipei, Taiwan, and the University of San Francisco
Domestic Students 21% International Students 79%
22-29 Age Range
24
Average Age
12%
US Domestic Minorities
Immerse yourself in three different continents for a one-year program that will expose you to global and cross-cultural aspects of business decisions within entrepreneurial firms across the globe Learn alongside a cohort comprised of students from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and encounter a breadth of experiences and backgrounds in the classroom Develop a life-long global network of peers, professors, and entrepreneurs Identify critical business problems and acquire the tools and skills to solve them for global firms through case studies and consulting opportunities in each city Master the skills to support global business endeavors, including global corporate finance, maintaining a multinational labor force, cross-border supply chain management and global distribution channels, barriers to entry, and funding models to support innovation
ALUMNI Join the MGEM alumni community of diverse global entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of leadership and innovation all over the world.
Name: Sebastian Cabrera Grad Year: MGEM ’11 Title: Founder Employer: Optimum Tempus “Not only did I meet and live with people from all over the world, they became my family. The experience I gained in MGEM gave me the tools to launch my new business.”
CAREER CONNECTIONS As part of a collaborative cohort of diverse and highly motivated students, you will engage with executives and professionals from vibrant business communities in Barcelona, Taipei, and San Francisco. From day one in the program, you join an elite global network of faculty, peers, and entrepreneurs for exceptional career connections. Available career programming includes:
Where are USF MGEM students and alumni working?
Career self-assessment tools
• AdRoll
Interview and résumé writing workshops
• Beats by Dr. Dre
Personal branding and negotiation trainings
• Hyatt Hotel
Industry advising and coaching Connections with and visits to Bay Area companies
• Curious Minds • The Poshpacker • Salesforce.com • Yelp Countries Represented: China Colombia Germany Indonesia Kuwait Panama Spain Switzerland Taiwan Venezuela United States
“The MGEM program has taught me the key drivers to build successful and impactful new ventures under various conditions, including those of extreme uncertainty.” — Omar Kher-Allah, MGEM ’14
Having spent the year traveling in the MGEM program immersed in different cultures, I now wholly understand global business. I am from Colombia, so to go study in Taipei, a culture so different from my own, and learn about the business opportunities that are available to me there was invaluable.
— Pablo Restreppo, MGEM ’14
THEORY IN PRACTICE The MGEM program will teach you firsthand how to conduct business on a global scale. Through a combination of guest speakers, consulting projects, and company field visits, you will regularly engage with entrepreneurial companies in Spain, Taiwan, and the San Francisco Bay Area. You will learn business plan development, cross-cultural marketing, microfinance and venture capital funding, and intellectual property management from a carefully constructed curriculum that will position you for success.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Online application Transcript(s) Essay(s) Résumé
Two letters of recommendation TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic (as applicable)
APPLICATION DEADLINES The Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management will begin accepting applications for Fall 2015 as of September 2014. For details on deadlines and corresponding notification dates, please visit: usfca.edu/management/graduate
APPLY ONLINE usfca.edu/grad/applyonline
CONNECT WITH US 415.422.2221 management@usfca.edu usfca.edu/mgem The MGEM program is available at the following campus location: USF Downtown Campus 101 Howard Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94105
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