San Diego State University

The Master of Science Degree in Global Business Development (MSGBD) is a one-year long program, intended for those who seek to establish or accelerate a career in international business with an emphasis on global sales and business development. The program graduates gain a solid understanding of the global business environment, a specialized skillset related to international sales, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to deliver data-driven solutions to grow business internationally. Designed for a maximum exposure to business development practices in various industry sectors, the program is heavily project-focused. Through out the course of the program, students obtain real-world, hands-on knowledge by engaging in three semester-long consulting projects and sharpen analytical skills by learning from over 30 case studies.

MSGBD graduates are expected to pursue careers in the area of international business development, sales and key account management. Additionally, the entrepreneurial perspective cultivated in the program will also position candidates to start businesses focused on foreign markets. The program requires the students to engage in an international consulting project that takes place, in part, abroad.