The global economy, global workplace. The Master of Global Management will prepare you to manage international complexities in business. You'll learn about the nuances of leading a business with global reach.

You'll leverage your cultural knowledge to develop a global mindset that helps you navigate business functions across borders. You'll use an international lens in your approach to leadership, change management, and ethics.

And, you'll study how cultural complexities, like political geography and international economics, inform business practices at Royal Roads University. 

As a Master of Global Management graduate, you'll be prepared to perform with agility and sensitivity in the global workplace.

International connections

The University's MGM students come from across Canada and around the world. Professional diversity enhances the learning environment, especially in this program with an international focus. 

You'll engage in deep conversations and analysis to apply to on-the-job issues.

As you study the essentials of international business, you'll also learn about diverse cultures — including your own. You'll see how cultural sensitivity plays a strong role in developing business relationships.

The MGM is designed for professionals who are:

• seeking a global business perspective to complement existing skills
• motivated to develop competencies in international business
• curious about the world
• interested in education that complements industry affiliations, e.g., FITT, PMI, and CMC
• interested in leveraging their multicultural background

The program's curriculum is focused on four themes:

• cross-cultural awareness
• international business skills
• ethical and rational decision-making
• self-awareness

Course content is delivered by experienced faculty, guest speakers, and international business practitioners. You’ll learn industry-recognized information, skills, practices, and values that you'll use every day in your international career.

• Official Transcripts
• Statement of Intent
• Letters of Reference
• Detailed Resume (or Curriculum Vitae)
• Language Proficiency test
• GMAT score (optional)
• Passport

• Four years (or comparable) undergraduate degree, preferably in a related field, from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum B average.
• Minimum of two years of relevant, full-time work experience when not enrolled in school, normally including experience in various business functions in different areas of an organization, preferably with some supervisory or management experience.
• Solid academic and business research, writing and critical thinking skills are required for success in this program.

       Applicants need to include detailed information and evidence highlighting research, writing and critical thinking skills gained through academic and/or work experience. 

       The applicant’s statement of intent will be used as one piece of evidence in assessing writing competence. 

       Applicants who need to refresh or sharpen their academic writing and/or critical thinking skills may be encouraged or required to complete RRU Continuing Studies' Academic Writing and Critical Thinking course with a 73% ('B') grade or          the Pre-Master's Program (an international pathway).

• Accounting and numeracy skills are required for success in this program. Applicants need to include detailed information and evidence highlighting accounting and numeracy skills gained through academic and/or work experience.

       Applicants who need to refresh and/or sharpen their accounting skills may be required to successfully complete one or more accounting courses as a condition of admission. 

      To meet this condition, applicants would be required to successfully complete the RRU Continuing Studies' ASAC015 Principles of Accounting course with a 73% ('B') grade.