GBA STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS
The online Master of Global Business Administration (GBA) program brings together a diverse group of international change-makers who are tackling the seemingly intractable challenges facing our world by using business as a tool to solve problems like climate change, economic inequality, access to healthcare, and more.
We invite you to meet some of our students and explore how their paths have led them to The Fletcher School.
The Online Master of Global Business Administration at the Fletcher School attracts an unusually diverse student body. Learn about who they are and what they bring to the classroom.
“I want to master the go/no-go business decision and successfully grow products that create value for the world.”
Political, economic, cultural, and legal factors complicate international business even as they create exciting new opportunities. Dr. Monica Toft discusses the risks and potential rewards.
Inclusion is one of the most powerful factors in the American workplace and is an essential practice for people in leadership positions. In a 2023 survey of nearly 6,000 workers, 56% of employees said that focusing on diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a good thing. Further, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are important […]
“After a formative business trip to Bangkok in early 2020, I was inspired to take my career to the next level.”
“The GBA program and the courses offered align with my interests in understanding the global economy and provide practical insights on how to build businesses to serve it.”
You don’t have to complete your GBA application alone. An enrollment advisor is available to help with the process and to answer any questions you have about the program.
“To 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.”
“My classmates’ perspectives helped me to further develop my own analysis and figure out what questions I needed to ask next.”
“A strength of this program is that it is not just enhancing my skill sets, but it is also making me a more critically engaged person.”
“I want to leverage my professional skills to address some of the world’s biggest challenges, including decarbonization and digital privacy.”
“I have spent much of my career refining my instincts and intuition, but I am looking to increase the analytical rigor of my decision-making.”
The online Master of Global Business Administration combines graduate-level study in business and international affairs to prepare leaders to work across borders, sectors, and disciplines.
War, revolution, and terrorism disrupt and destabilize global markets. Understanding the forces at play in an increasingly unstable world is essential to success in international business.
Networking is an incredibly powerful tool for growing your knowledge and experience, as well as for opening avenues to future opportunities. Quality networking isn’t just beneficial for helping you find a job. You can also gain new insights into your industry and learn from people who have fresh perspectives in your field. In the modern […]
Remote and hybrid work is rising in popularity in the United States, with over one-third of employees whose jobs can be done remotely choosing to work from home. This shift in the global workforce requires leaders to develop the skills necessary to lead remote and hybrid teams. As a remote team leader, you’re responsible for […]
Fletcher students compete in Tufts $100K New Ventures Competition.
“Attending an institution at the forefront of international affairs such as Fletcher is something I always envisioned for myself, which is another reason why I was excited to come across the GBA program.”
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“I was drawn to Fletcher because I wanted to upgrade my analytical skills while complementing my existing education in public policy.”
The digitization of business has long been a key feature of advancing economies, but the COVID-19 pandemic is making this transition more than just an asset. It’s now a vital building block for a flexible and socially distant economy; however, countries had virtually no time to prepare.
“I was excited that the GBA program provided a platform to understand the underlying principles that drive social impact and sustainability.”
“I knew I wanted an MBA degree and was searching for a place where my experience in the international nonprofit sector would be valued.”
Learn how a master of global business administration degree program can help you develop a global mindset and prepare for international career opportunities across sectors.
“I want to expand my career into the private sector and internationally. The GBA program’s flexibility is perfect for me as a full-time public servant.”
According to McKinsey’s 2022 Global Survey on AI, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption worldwide has more than doubled since 2017. Robotic process automation, computer vision, natural language processing, and virtual agents rank highest among the AI technologies that companies and institutions are embedding in their products or processes. The rapid rise of AI will have a profound […]
“After reading about the inaugural GBA program, I immediately knew that the program’s forward-thinking, borderless, and multifaceted curriculum provided the global and innovative approach to higher education that I was searching for.”
Intelligence is a multi-faceted, complex subject that is more nuanced than it might seem. In the same way that being “right-brained” or “left-brained” is an inaccurate conceptualization of personality types, intelligence doesn’t boil down to being “smart” or “not smart.” Rather, there are multiple ways in which an individual can be intelligent, and many of […]