Look Beyond an MBA. Prepare to Become an International Problem-Solver.
The Fletcher School’s online Master of Global Business Administration (GBA) provides you with the knowledge, network, and experience you need to thrive in the global economy of today and tomorrow. The curriculum goes beyond core business competencies to help you develop contextual intelligence—an understanding of the non-business factors that affect the business of any domestic or international organization, including geopolitics, global security, supply chains, economic policy, emerging market dynamics, and international law and regulations.
Fletcher GBA students learn to be adaptable in shifting circumstances and new contexts. Experiences gained throughout the program help them acquire and sustain rewarding careers in a constantly changing world.
Join a Network of Proven Change-Makers
Two In-Person Immersions
Kick off your capstone project with an immersion on the Tufts University Boston-area campus, and round out your experience with an international immersion in a vibrant location in Asia, Europe, or Latin America.
An Elite Alumni Network
Join an elite network of 8,000 Fletcher alumni across 135 countries worldwide. Alumni include CEOs, heads of businesses, heads of state, ambassadors, four-star generals and admirals, company founders, bestselling authors, heads of NGOs, think tanks and multilateral organizations, and Olympians.
Flexible Learning
Complete your degree in 24 months at a part-time pace or 16 months at a full-time pace.
Who Is This Program For?
The Fletcher School GBA offers a transformative experience, tailored for professionals and emerging leaders seeking to establish strong business fundamentals and gain international perspectives to propel their careers forward. This online program from Tufts is an ideal opportunity for mid-career professionals aiming to broaden their comprehension of global markets. Whether your goal is to advance in your current professional trajectory, pivot in a new direction, switch from one sector to another, move from active service to a role in business, or work overseas or oversee international business for a U.S. company, you will acquire invaluable practical knowledge.
GBA students are often busy with full-time jobs and other obligations. Online classes allow you to continue working while you learn, combining the convenience of asynchronous online study with the personalized touch of weekly live sessions.
NECHE Accreditation
The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) has accredited Tufts University since 1929. This means the school as a whole meets NECHE’s standards for academic and administrative quality.
Learning Business, Crossing Borders
The GBA curriculum is steeped in the global context of 21st-century business. Master’s learners study core business topics like finance and strategy related to international trade flows, global capital markets, and foreign legal regulations. Instructors emphasize contextual intelligence so students can adapt quickly and incorporate various concerns such as global politics, sustainability, international finance and law, and data analysis into their daily work.
Program Overview
Working students can choose to study at a full-time (16 months) or part-time (24 months) pace. Every cohort begins their study with the core courses Corporate Finance in Global Capital Markets and International Strategy and Innovation. Electives then cover these focus areas:
- Business Foundations
- Global Context
- International Law
- Analytical Tools
Immersion Experiences
The GBA program features two in-person immersions: one on Tufts University’s Boston campus and the other in an international location selected for each cohort. The on-campus immersion leads into the capstone, a group-focused, real-life “lab” project where you’ll build a team, tackle a problem, and manage a complex project for a real-world organization.
The international immersion provides you with the opportunity to build connections with your cohort and The Fletcher School network as you learn the complexities of international business firsthand.
Student Spotlight
Get to Know Your PeersTo make a significant impact on the world, I know that I need to harness the knowledge acquired from the GBA program and apply it to my future professional career.
– Maria Cardona González, GBA student
The Fletcher School’s Online Experience
The flexibility of the GBA program empowers you to earn a master’s degree remotely while working from anywhere in the world. As an online learner, you will:
- Attend live online classes to hear lectures and engage with your peers and professors
- Complete multimedia assignments at any convenient time
- Interact with classmates in group projects and live class discussions
- Access Fletcher School support resources, including an internal job site and highly individualized career coaching
Global MBA Program Deadlines
The GBA program has multiple start dates per year. The next cohorts we are enrolling will begin in January of 2025 and May 2025.
How to Apply to the Tufts GBA Program
At The Fletcher School, admissions officers consider your academic promise, professional experience, international exposure, and career goals.
GRE/GMAT scores are not required to apply.
Review Admission Requirements