Master of
Master of
Global Management

The program will equip you with a global mindset and prepare to manage organizations and projects on a global scale with confidence. 


 

About the program

The Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University is home to the world’s #1 ranked Master’s in Management program. When pursuing your Master’s studies at AUK, you will have access to ASU's state-of-art curriculum in this area. 

The MGM degree program structure is built on a strong foundation of traditional business administration courses, such as economics, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, and leadership. In addition, the program offers an in-depth overview of cross-cultural communication and negotiation, global strategy, global markets, as well as various specialized elective courses. 

You will acquire problem-solving and management skills, develop strategic and critical thinking while learning how to analyze complex business problems and case studies. Guided and coached by business leaders and international faculty, you will discover how to turn uncertainty into opportunity and manage organizations and projects on a global scale with confidence. 

Being an MGM student, you can either proceed with ASU Dual degree track or benefit from one of AUK concentrations which offer in-depth expertise in one of the fields: Global Affairs, Global Entrepreneurship, Global Leadership and Strategy

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AUK + ASU Dual Degree
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AUK Degree with concentration: Global Affairs, Global Entrepreneurship, Global Leadership and Strategy or self-designed.
About the program

Students will master

Global outlook

Develop a global mindset, understand global markets and financial systems

Global strategy

Apply innovative business strategies to manage change and disruption in your organization.
 

Global leadership

Learn to manage teams using emotional intelligence and navigate the social context of business in a global society

Intercultural negotiations and communication

Develop the cultural awareness and understanding necessary to adapt to multi-cultural, diverse, and global environments.

Career opportunities
Work across borders, cultures, industries, and sectors anywhere in the world.

MGM graduates will be equipped for a career in international management, business, finance, or leadership in global organizations across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. 

Your career perspectives are Head of Global Sales, Chief Financial Officer, International Marketing manager, Regional Project manager, Innovation Officer, Business Development Manager and many more.

Program structure

MGM program structure consists out of Core courses, Elective courses, Internship and Capstone Project altogether attributing to 90 ECTS. Depending on the chosen concentration, you will have a pre-defined Elective courses set and a concentration-specific internship.

Core courses (48 ECTS):
  • Marketing Strategy and Management
  • Global Leadership and Personal Development
  • Global Security: Challenges and Actors
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Communicating and Negotiating Across Cultures 
  • Countries and Markets in a Global Economy
  • Academic and Professional Communication
  • Professional Effectiveness
  • Research seminar: Management
Elective courses

4 elective courses from catalogue based on student’s professional development interests. If you go for a specific concentration, you will have a pre-defined set of courses

Concentration: Global Affairs

Courses required by concentration:

  • Global Affairs Theories and Practice
  • International organizations
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Elective course
Concentration: Global Entrepreneurship

Courses required by concentration:

  • Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Strategic Enterprise Innovation
  • Managerial Finance
  • Elective course
Concentration: Global Leadership & Strategy

Courses required by concentration:

  • Strategic Management
  • Leadership Theories and Practice
  • Global Strategy in a Competitive World
  • Elective course
Capstone Project (6 ECTS)
Internship (12 ECTS)

If you chose a concentration, you will have a concentration-specific internship.

Degree Routes and ASU Pathways

Degree Routes and ASU Pathways

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Degree Routes and ASU Pathways

Dual degree options make top-quality education accessible to Ukrainian students at AUK. You have the opportunity to gain diplomas from both American University Kyiv and Arizona State University. You can also choose to study on campus in the US or online at Arizona State University. 

AUK Degree 

After one and a half years of successful study at AUK, students are awarded an AUK Master's degree in Global Management. 

Dual Degree (AUK+ASU) 

This program supports Dual degrees via model 1+1: one year studying at AUK and one year studying at ASU. Upon graduation, students receive a Master's degree from AUK and a Master's degree from ASU.

ASU Pathways

As a Master of Global Management student at AUK, you can gain the Dual Master's degrees: a Master's degree from AUK and a Master's degree from ASU. 

Students should be prepared to apply to ASU during the first year of study (the 2nd semester of study at AUK). The study year at ASU will start in September 2025 (the 3rd semester of study).

Application

Application deadline

September 1, 2024.

It may take approximately 2 weeks to get an admission committee decision once all requested materials are received and online assessment is passed.

Please note that we are following the American tradition of rolling admission process, so applicants have an opportunity to reserve a place in the program before official enrollment.

We encourage you to plan your admission journey well in advance and contact the enrollment team for more details.

Applicant requirements

  • Bachelor/Master’s degree
  • Good level of English: B2+ (TOEFL internet based: from 80 and above; IELTS Academic: from 6.0; PTE: from 60 and above; Duolingo: from 100 and above)
  • Motivation letter in English
  • CV in English
  • Video-answer in English
  • Public exam results: UPEE (ЄФВВ) 120+; UEE (ЄВІ) 140+; ECT (ТЗНК) 120+
Documents provision
  • Application form
  • National ID
  • Tax code number
  • English certificate
  • Digital 3x4cm photo
  • Diploma and Appendix
  • Military registration document (for those eligible for military service)

Admissions

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Talk to an AUK Enrollment Advisor to find the best option for you

Complete the request form, and one of our Enrollment Advisors will contact you to guide you through the admission process, program details, and required documents.

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Apply to AUK

Congratulations! This is your first step toward admission to AUK. To access the registration form, you will need to create a personal applicant’s account. Please note that the registration form must be filled out in English. You will also need to upload documents, a resume in English and write a motivation letter.

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Pass AUK’s assessment and receive scholarship options

Get ready for an assessment of program-related knowledge and experience in the form of tests, open questions, and video-answers. After which, we will offer successful applicants a place on the program, introduce scholarship options, and provide information on the next steps.

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Sign the contract with AUK

To complete the enrollment process, you need to choose our competitive offer at the EDBO, provide the necessary official documents (passport, educational document, etc.). After that, you will receive enrollment confirmation and will be able to sign educational and financial contracts.

Start your journey