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1 JOIN A NEW GENERATION OF BUSINESS GRADUATES DUAL MASTER S DEGREES M.S. Global Commerce & M.S. Global Strategic Management with a certificate in International Management

2 THREE CONTINENTS TWO MASTER S DEGREES ONE TRANSFORMATIVE YEAR Three top-ranked business schools have combined resources and best practices to create a new, innovative one-year dual master s program. Designed for high-achieving business graduates with little to no full-time professional work experience, the 40-credit-hour program seeks to develop future managers with strong analytical skills enhanced by a broad global perspective. Be part of a select, diverse group of students who will live and study together on three continents. You will earn dual master s degrees and an international certificate, all focusing on global business and management. M.S. IN GLOBAL COMMERCE M.S. IN GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA, USA McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia September - December BARCELONA, SPAIN ESADE Business School, Ramon Llull University March - June GUANGZHOU, CHINA Lingnan (University) College, Sun Yat-sen University January - March

3 T H R O U G H O U T T H I S I N T E N S I V E Y E A R, Y O U W I L L : Gain Global Business Competencies The program emphasizes active learning. Join teammates from diverse backgrounds to take a fresh look at business practice and strategy through a global lens. Live cases, capstone projects and a master s thesis will provide key opportunities to apply your global knowledge and skillset. Make Connections on Three Continents Within each region of study United States, China and Europe special focus will be given to how different economic, social and geopolitical factors influence business. Through both curricular and extracurricular activities, you will connect with faculty, alumni, employers and business leaders in each region. Learn Through Cultural Immersion and Collaboration Gain invaluable experience living, studying and collaborating with classmates from culturally diverse backgrounds as you move as a cohort between American, Asian and European residencies. Whether you intend to pursue an internationally mobile career or focus your efforts domestically, this opportunity will help you develop a portfolio of global business skills and cultural immersion experiences a distinguishing mark that will place you on employers short lists of globally competent business graduates. All curricular, capstone, thesis, residential and student life experiences are integrated and closely coordinated by the three partner schools. The program is conducted in English.

4 GLOBAL STRATEGIC TERM ONE MANAGEMENT T O P I C S I N C L U D E : North America Charlottesville, Virginia, USA September December 15 weeks McIntire School of Commerce University of Virginia Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University of Virginia draws upon a rich history as one of America s elite public universities. Building upon traditions of honor, collaboration and lifelong learning, the McIntire School of Commerce offers dynamic, innovative business programs. McIntire has long held the No. 2 spot on Businessweek s ranking of undergraduate business schools, and Value Colleges ranked its M.S. in Commerce at the top of its Best Value Master s in Management Programs list for Foundations of Global Commerce Global Strategy Cross-Cultural Management and Communication Global Management Decision-Making and Analysis Doing Business in the United States O T H E R H I G H L I G H T S : Participate in a capstone experience, an opportunity to integrate what you ve learned and apply it in a team atmosphere Begin your master s thesis, in which you will integrate concepts studied throughout the year and explore a topic of interest Charlottesville, Virginia, USA Located two hours southwest of the nation s capital, Charlottesville has been named a top destination for entrepreneurs, wine enthusiasts, foodies, history buffs, book lovers, runners and anyone seeking one of the healthiest and happiest places to live in the United States.

5 GLOBAL FINANCING & TERM TWO OPERATIONS T O P I C S I N C L U D E : Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Consumer Behavior Across the Globe International Finance Doing Business in China Asia Guangzhou, China January March 9 weeks Lingnan (University) College Sun Yat-sen University Continue work on your master s thesis Guangzhou, China O T H E R H I G H L I G H T S : *Program information is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change. Please visit our website for more information: Located on the Pearl River in Southern China, Guangzhou is a lively port city with a history dating back 2,800 years. Considered the home of dim sum, Guangzhou boasts the largest number of restaurants and teahouses per capita in China. A center for commerce, tourism and culture, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China. Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in China, Sun Yat-sen University is known for its academic excellence and international standing. Lingnan (University) College at Sun Yat-sen is one of the few business schools in China with triple-crown international accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and the Association of MBA Programs International. In 1998, the school established the international MBA program in cooperation with MIT Sloan School of Management, and in 1999, it created the first joint executive MBA programs in China with the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

6 GLOBAL INNOVATION & ALLIANCES TERM THREE T O P I C S I N C L U D E : Europe Barcelona, Spain March June 15 weeks ESADE Business School Ramon Llull University Entrepreneurship, social responsibility and a strong international presence are just a few of the hallmarks of the ESADE Business School. The school received accolades as the No. 10 best international two-year business school from Forbes (2015), and its M.S. in Finance is ranked No. 2 worldwide by Financial Times (2015). ESADE s curriculum is constantly informed by its close ties to the corporate and research communities. With nearly 50,000 alumni working in 115 countries worldwide, the school remains a leader in creating global opportunities for its graduate students. Global Brand Management Strategies Innovation and Entrepreneurship Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Cross-border M&A and Strategic Alliances Doing Business in Europe and the EU O T H E R H I G H L I G H T S : Participate in a capstone experience Complete and defend your thesis Celebrate with your classmates at a graduation ceremony in Barcelona Barcelona, Spain Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain s Catalonia region, is a captivating city on the Mediterranean Sea. One of the most culturally and economically vibrant cities in the world, Barcelona is well-known for its modern and whimsical architecture, medieval Gothic quarter and lively street life.

7 LEVERAGE THREE CAREER TEAMS The career services teams at McIntire, Lingnan and ESADE will combine efforts to help you explore career options, giving you access to a vast alumni network and opportunities around the world. These teams will advise and coach you as you navigate the job search, helping you identify your strengths, research career options and negotiate job offers. Whether you are seeking to interview with some of the 300-plus employers available through on-campus recruiting or launch an off-campus search, the career services teams will help you develop a strategy to work toward your career goals. C O N N E C T W I T H U S The M.S. in Global Commerce program seeks high-achieving candidates with little to no professional work experience. Applicants must be completing, or have recently completed, a B.S. in Business or Management from an AACSB-, EQUIS- or AMBA-accredited institution. We are seeking students who have demonstrated management and leadership potential, including the traits of intellectual curiosity, creativity, strong communication skills, self-awareness and personal integrity. Admitted students will be flexible and adaptable and have demonstrated the ability to work well with others from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Submit an Application: Online application and essays Official transcripts Two letters of recommendation (at least one from an academic reference) Resume or curriculum vitae GMAT or GRE scores (GMAT strongly preferred) TOEFL or IELTS for non-native speakers of English Application fee Register for an Event or Visit: Join us for an event in your region, schedule a virtual chat or visit us on the Grounds of the University of Virginia. To learn more and register for events, visit

8 Contact Us Graduate Programs Office McIntire School of Commerce PO Box Charlottesville, VA (434) office +1 (877) toll-free in the U.S. Charlottesville, Virginia, USA Guangzhou, China Barcelona, Spain Learn more and discover upcoming events at The University of Virginia is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. To fulfill this commitment, the University administers its programs, procedures and practices without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information, and operates both affirmative action and equal opportunity programs consistent with resolutions of the Board of Visitors and with federal and state requirements, including the Governor s Executive Order on Equal Opportunity. The University s policies on Preventing and Addressing Discrimination and Harassment and Preventing and Addressing Retaliation implement this statement. The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs has complaint procedures available to address alleged violations of these policies. The ADA Coordinator and the Section 504 Coordinator is Melvin Mallory, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Washington Hall, East Range, P.O. Box , University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA , (434) The Title IX Coordinator is Darlene Scott-Scurry, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Washington Hall, East Range, P.O. Box , University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA , (434) Revised and approved February, Copyright 2015, The University of Virginia; Designed by: Journey Group, Inc.; Printing by: Mid Atlantic Printers