MGB program structure
Program overview
The Master of Global Business (MGB) is a full-time program designed for recent graduates. Taking you to 3 continents over 12-16 months, it immerses you in new cultures and gives you real-world business experience. You’ll finish the program with a global internship that helps start your international career.
The MGB program starts in beautiful Victoria, BC with students around the world. You'll move through your chosen path together as you complete 3 modules and a global internship.
In each location, you'll learn about the business context of the region:
- its industries
- legal and economic systems
- cultural contours
But you'll also learn about global business.
You'll build skills in:
- business fundamentals
- opportunity recognition
- application and consulting methods
At the same time, you'll develop your language skills and a global mindset—the 'soft' skills of effective interaction.
Module 1: Fundamentals
In this module, you’ll learn how business works in a global context, with a focus on North America.
You’ll study finance, strategy, marketing, global logistics and supply chains. You’ll also explore the legal, economic and social factors that shape business in North America.
You’ll follow how a company grows internationally, including:
- exporter issues
- international firm issues
- concerns related to multinational organizations
Courses include:
- MGB 510 - The North American Business Context
- MGB 512 - International Financial Management
- MGB 516 - International Marketing and Global Strategy
- MGB 519 - International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- MGB 570 - Global Leadership and Cultural Intelligence
- MGB 583 - Language, Communication & Global Business
- MGB 180 - Language Skills I
Module 2: Opportunities
In this module, you’ll explore how businesses find and grow opportunities around the world.
You’ll learn how different industries approach business development in global markets, including in Asia or Europe (depending on your path). Some industries include:
- steel
- food processing
- ship building
- fishery
- petroleum
- high tech
You’ll also study successful global ventures and learn about entrepreneurship in Asia or Europe.
Courses include:
Module 3: Action
In this module, you’ll apply what you’ve learned to solve real business challenges.
You’ll explore business environments in Asia, Europe or South America (depending on your path) and learn the basics of consulting.
You’ll study a global organization and learn how it operates. This includes its governance, legal and economic systems, and sustainability practices.
You’ll also have the opportunity to provide consulting advice to the organization.
Courses include:
Global internship
The final module offers an exciting trans-national internship to put your learning into practice.
- MGB 537 - Global Internship
The UVic on the Business co-op site posts hundreds of jobs each term. You can choose to apply to a range of positions in different industries and different countries.
International students wishing to work in Canada will receive support applying for a co-op work permit. This is a requirement for international students interning in Canada.
When it comes to length, role and location, MGB internships are incredibly diverse.