Bachelor of Science in Global Leadership and Management
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The Bachelor of Science in Global Leadership and Management prepares students for leadership and management positions in a variety of private, public, domestic, and international organizational settings. The program provides an alternative path of study for the liberally educated business professional seeking practical skills and strategies for successful management in a global business environment.
The program also provides critical analysis of historical and social forces that influence leadership and organizations, and it addresses complex questions from different intellectual perspectives in order to broaden business education. Additionally, the program enables students to examine the dynamic between culture and successful business practice, both at home and abroad, and it provides the opportunity to study in greater depth the culture of a particular geographic area associated with a student’s personal and professional interests.
Business-related programs in University College are not accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
6 Units Of Transferable College-level Course Work
- At least six units of transferable college-level course work; or
- at least six units of course work taken at University College and proof of high school completion, General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE).
2.7 Minimum GPA
Note: University College is designed for students with adult responsibilities who may require part-time and flexible course schedules. Current high school students and recent graduates seeking a traditional WashU college experience should apply through the undergraduate admissions office: admissions.wustl.edu.
Below is a list of requirements for an application to the undergraduate degree in Global Leadership and Management. Applications will be reviewed once all requirements are received.
Application Deadlines
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis and typically take four to six weeks. An application is incomplete and will not be reviewed until all of the application requirements have been received or processed. Applicants are encouraged to submit all materials by the following dates:
- Fall 2022: July 31, 2022
- Spring 2023: Dec. 31, 2022
- Summer 2023: April 30, 2023
Completed Application Form
The online application is available on our Apply page. Applications are ready for review when all fields on the application form are completed and the required documents have been received.
Transcripts
Official (issued directly from the college or Wash U) or unofficial (student-issued) copies of transcripts from the three most recent years of college-level work. If you have fewer than six units of transferable credit or University College course work, then proof of high school completion, General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) must be submitted. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the registrar to University College. Electronic transcripts should be forwarded to ucollege@wustl.edu. For transcript questions, please contact our Admissions Coordinator, Patricia Agnew, at paagnew@wustl.edu.
Non-United States course work transcript verification
If the transcript you submit for consideration is from a college or university outside the United States, a course by course transcript evaluation is also required. Evaluations will be accepted from World Education Services (WES), Spantran or another member institution of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For Spantran evaluations, you must use this form.
Personal Essay
Tell us about yourself in a brief essay (about 250 words). Why are you applying to University College? What are your goals, both academic and professional? Is there additional information we should know about you when considering your application?
TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
All international students are required to submit TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores at the time of application. The TOEFL iBT and IELTS may be waived for applicants who, immediately prior to their application for admission, have done both of the following:
- Lived for three years or longer in the United States or another country where English is the primary language of daily life (e.g. Canada or United Kingdom).
- Completed three or more years of study at a college or university which is located in that country and where the language of instruction is English.
This policy applies to all international students, even those who have earned a degree from a United States college or university.
If an applicant moves away from an English-speaking country after living and studying there for three years or more, TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores are then required for admission.
Changes to the English Language Proficiency Requirements (2022–23)
Effective March 23, 2022, if an applicant is unable to take the TOEFL iBT or the IELTS, they may document their efforts to take the tests, contact University College Admissions, and request the Duolingo, TOEFL ITP Plus for China, or TOEFL iBT Home Edition as exceptions.
For international student application deadlines and fees, please click HERE.
Additional TOEFL and IELTS information for international students adversely affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can be found on University College’s International Student Information webpage.
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- Explore ways that can help you afford your education such as tuition payment methods, scholarships and financial aid.
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At University College, students can take courses without applying to a degree program. If you are interested in taking a class to get to know University College, to fulfill credits, for professional development, or to follow a passion, the non-degree option is for you. Learn more.
REQUIRED COURSES: 33 UNITS
All University College undergraduate students must satisfy the same general-education requirements. Requirements specific to the BS in Global Leadership and Management include:
- Introduction to Microeconomics (U07 1011)
- Introduction to Macroeconomics (U07 1021)
- Introduction to Statistics (U20 1011) OR Applied Statistics (U20 205) OR Probability and Statistics (U20 305)
- Financial Accounting (U44 263)
- Marketing Concepts (U44 270)
- Principles of Management (U44 339) or Supply Chain Management (U44 303)
- Business Finance (U44 342)
- International Management: Leadership Across Cultures (U44 330)
- International Trade and Globalization (U44 380)
- Global Regional Economies: Economic Integration (U44 385)
- Cross-Cultural Psychology (U09 381)
ELECTIVE COURSES: 3 UNITS
- Intermediate Microeconomics (U07 406)
- Economic Systems in Theory and Practice (U07 427)
- Writing for Public Speaking (U11 324)
- Business Ethics (U22 234)
- Intercultural Communication (U43 324)
- Introduction to International Business (U44 240)
- Introduction to Resilience (U44 325)
- Other internationally-related courses from Political Science or International Affairs, with approval
Note: No more than 25% of the content of a University College degree can be in Business.
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Global Leadership and Management Minor
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Program Coordinator:
Cindy Wessel
314-935-7770
Cwessel@wustl.edu
Academic Advisors:
Lily M. Dollan
314-935-3499
Lily.m@wustl.edu
Rebecca O’Laughlin
314-935-6742
Rolaughlin@wustl.edu
Elisa Wang
314-935-6793
Elisa.wang@wustl.edu