Program Overview
GEMBAMarket Strategy
Adapting to the rules of economic conditions and global markets
fluctuations
Non-Market Strategy
Influencing the rules of economic conditions
and global markets
Business Strategy and Management
Leadership
International Relations
Three internationally acclaimed universities, four of the world’s most respected graduate schools, four richly diverse continents, six
intensely challenging international modules, and the unquantifiable value of your peers’ insights, experiences and passions. These are the
building blocks of the Global Executive MBA (GEMBA).
• Curricular combination of geopolitics and international relations with business strategy, management, and leadership.
• Unparalleled exposure and immersion to key business markets and government centers in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Experiential and practical learning mirroring today’s global business problems and challenges.
• Graduate with two MBA diplomas from Georgetown University and ESADE Business School and a certificate in Global Management from INCAE Business School.
• Access to a Global Alumni and Professional Network of more than 200,000 professionals worldwide.
What makes GEMBA different?
Global Policy Making
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ESADE is an independent nonprofit university insti-tution, founded in 1958 in Barcelona when a group of entrepreneurs and the Society of Jesus members joined forces. It’s main academic activity takes place on its Barcelona and Madrid campuses. It also holds many activities in Miami.
ESADE Business School constantly contributes to promoting an open vision of management, involving all types of organisations: companies, public authorities and non-profit organisations; reinforcing innovation and enterprise, training entrepreneurs capable of implementing innovative and sustainable business models; and teaching and promoting corporate social responsibility, combining the perspective of professional competence with a vision of leadership as a service and commitment to society.
ESADE Executive Education has around 6,000 par-ticipants every year from more than 90 nationalities.
As a leading business school in Latin America funded by Harvard University, INCAE has boosted the progress of Latin American society, through de-velopment of talented regional leaders in the MBA and Executive Education Programs. Over the last 52 years, INCAE has worked with world-class compa-nies, organizations and professionals, developing their skills, their critical and systemic thinking and preparing them for the future. This global perspective is further enriched by a comprehensive view of the pioneering sustainability in the region.
ESADE Business School
The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) is the centerpiece of Georgetown’s commitment to international affairs scholarship and practice. Founded in 1919 to prepare students for careers in international law, business, and diplomacy, the School of Foreign Service has gained an international reputation for its role in developing world leaders. It has provided more career diplomats to the U.S. Foreign Service than any other school.
Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
INCAE Business School
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business seeks to create a meaningful impact on business practice through both research and teaching. All academic programs provide a global perspective, woven through the undergraduate and graduate curriculum in a way that is unique to Washington, D.C. – the nexus of world business and policy – and to Georgetown University’s connections to global part-ner organizations and a worldwide alumni network. Founded in 1957, Georgetown McDonough is home to some 1,400 undergraduates, 1,000 MBA students, and 1,200 participants in executive degree and open enrollment programs.
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business
MODULE 2: SEPTEMBER
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Global Environment of Business
BARCELONA & MADRID
Dynamics of Globalizing Industries
Business, Government, and the Global EconomyInternational Business ManagementFinancial Statement Management
Industry EconomicsCompetitive and Corporate StrategyPlatforms of Corporate Finance
Subjects Subjects
MODULE 1: JUNE
Political Economy of International BusinessThe live case studies in this course have included the pharmaceuticals industry, the trucking dispute between the U.S. and Mexico and U.S. Green Initiatives, and the spirits industry today and during the Prohibition Era. All cases raise important questions about the confluence of market and non-market strategies. The aim is to use the analytic tools covered in Module 1 to examine how businesses interact with governments at home and abroad in shaping the playing field on which they compete. Participants work in teams to analyze the case study and present their findings.
Integrative Course
Industry DynamicsThis integrative course is composed of a business simulation and focuses on a fast-moving consumer goods industry, guided by industry executives and a proven, proprietary industry simulation to:• Identify drivers of industry change.• Devise new firm strategies to improve profitability
and gain long-term competitive advantage.• Negotiate mergers and acquisitions, partnering
agreements, and alliances.• Contrast challenges in industrial markets (Module 1) with
challenges of fast-moving consumer goods markets.
Integrative Course
SAN JOSÉ & PANAMÁ CITY
Global Strategies for Sustainable Business
Doing Business in Latin AmericaMarketing for Global ExecutivesGlobal Strategies & SustainabilityGlobal Operations & Supply Chain
Subjects
MODULE 3: NOVEMBER
DOHA & BANGALORE
Global Management: Capabilities and Processes
Subjects
MODULE 4: FEBRUARY
Managing Human and Social CapitalManaging Knowledge and TechnologyDoing Business in the Middle East and North Africa
Dealing with complexity and System Thinking• Integrative simulation that combines knowledge
and new competencies required to manage complex problems in environments with high uncertainty and limited information.
• This integrative course includes a visit to Canal de Panama.
Integrative Course
Consulting ProjectThis integrative course is a live consulting project conducted for companies operating in the Indian market or Indian firms operating abroad.• Pre-module preparation on the economy, business
systems, politics, and culture give students in depth knowledge of the local market.
• Participants apply their broad knowledge of political, economic, industry, firm, and functional concepts to company projects.
• Teams of 4-5 participants prepare and present consulting projects to client firms.
Integrative Course
Course Sequence
WASHINGTON D.C BA
RC
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MA
DRID
SAN JOSÉ & PANAMÁ CITY DOHA & B
ANGALORE
BEI
JIN
G &
SH
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GH
AI
NEW
YORK & WASHINGTON
SHANGHAI & BEIJING
Organizational Innovation and Evolution in Advancing Economies
Entrepreneurship / IntrapreneurshipSucceeding in Emerging Economies Comparative Institutional Analysis
Subjects
MODULE 5: MAY
Cross Cultural Leadership In this integrative course, participant teams will focus on the development and analysis of a series of applied case studies through in-company inmersion to:• Understand innovative processes in established
and emerging firms.• Apply industry –and market– analysis frameworks
and tools to identify and assess attractive opportunities.
Integrative Course
NEW YORK & WASHINGTON, D.C.
Leading Global Transformations
Subjects
MODULE 6: JULY
Global Financial Residency (New York)The class hears from experts at major New York-based financial organizations that include commercial banks, investment banks, and exchanges, to identify the globalizing trends affecting these institutions. The class then analyzes these trends and assesses the implications for successful leaders and organizations in the future.
Integrative Course
Global Leadership and InnovationCorporate Social Responsibility and SustainabilityManaging in a Global EconomyManagement CommunicationElectives
MANAGEMENT CLASSICS SERIES AND MEET THE AUTHOR
ACADEMIC BRIEFINGS AND SPECIAL TOPICS
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34
5
Special Program Features
Consulting ProjectParticipants will work on a live consulting project for companies operating in the Indian market or Indian firms operating abroad. This is an opportunity for par-ticipants to extend learning from previous modules; utilize their professional and managerial experience; and increase their ability to manage human and social capital in international business settings.They will work in teams of 4-5 participants and present the consulting projects to client firms.
Executive – Career Development ProgramIntegral to the intensive Global MBA experience is the rare opportunity to reevaluate your career and develop your executive story. The stimulating academics and inspirational relationships provide a rich environment for personal and professional growth. In the context of global learning, your leadership proposition will take on new dimensions, and you will have the chance to reconsider your value to business and society. The Executive Career Development team is committed to facilitating this transformative process and to helping you cultivate a grander life vision, greater stature as a global executive, and a compelling leadership narrative appropriate for your next career opportunity.
Class Profile
Countries of Origin, Residence or NationalityCountries of Origin, Residence or Nationality
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70 40
14 Education, Technology & New Media, Consulting, Energy & Clean Tech, Government, International Development, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Financial Services, Public Relations & Advertising, Law, Consumer Goods & Retail.
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Professional experience
Languages Spoken
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43%Business, Engineering, Science,
Humanities, Economics, Social Science, Law and Computer Science.
Main University Areas of Study
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Australia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic,
France, Ghana, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Mauritius,
Mexico, Qatar, Serbia, Spain, The Democratic Republic of Congo,
United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States,
Uruguay, Venezuela.
Arabic, Akan, Bhojpuri, Bosnian, Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh,
Pashto, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Serbo-Croatian, Tamil.
Admissions
GEMBA Admissions Process
We are looking for a diverse group of men and women from a variety of nationalities and backgrounds, including the humanities and natural sciences. A business background is not required, but all applicants should have a current international job profile and demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a capacity for leadership.
Those holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university are eligible for consideration for admission. In addition, applicants should have, at a minimum, 10 years of postgraduate professional experience, and have the quantitative aptitude needed to succeed in this rigorous program.
1 Submit An Application
CV or Resume: 10 years of work experience minimum.
Academic Records: Official transcripts must be received from all universities that have con-ferred a degree. Non-English transcripts should be translated by a certified translation agency.
GMAT score report: Only if requested to confirm quantitative skills.
Personal Statement of Purpose
Employer Letter of Support
Application Fee: 175 USD (non-refundable)
Two Recommendations: Submitted online and written in English. The first should come from your immediate supervisor, and the second from someone that can speak to your potential and professional background.
Proof of English Proficiency: Only if requested for non-native English speakers.
Interview: By invitation only.
2 InterviewThe joint-Admissions Committee will evaluate a candidate’s application only when all application requirements have been met. Candidates with strong, compelling applications will be invited for personal interviews.
3 Admissions DecisionApplicants will receive their final admissions decision one-to-two weeks after successful completion of their personal interviews.
4 ScholarshipsThe GEMBA program offers scholarship opportunities based on merit and/or financial need. Applicants are notified of scholarship awards upon admission to the program.
www.globalexecmba.com
ESADE Business SchoolMaite BourrellierAdmissions Director Global EMBAAv. d’Esplugues, 92-9608034 Barcelona - SPAINPhone: +34 93 495 [email protected]
Georgetown UniversityMcDonough School of BusinessGlicel RodriguezAssistant Director of Recruitment & Admissions.37th and O Streets, NWRafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 474Washington, D.C. 20057, USAPhone: +1 202 687 0971 [email protected]