Global Management
Start date
- 06.09.2027
Duration
- 1 year
Location
- Antwerp
Degree
- Master in Global Management
Language
- English
Do business across borders
See how strategy, finance, marketing and supply chain decisions connect. Explore how culture, government and economic change shape those decisions, and learn to assess what works in different markets.
Broaden your perspective
Study in Europe and explore business in India and China through international immersions. Learn alongside classmates with different backgrounds and see how culture, markets and politics shape business decisions across three continents. Trips remain subject to final confirmation.
Put your skills to work
Work through company cases, bring different business perspectives together in the Global Management Practice Lab and tackle an eight-week Master Consulting Project. Develop recommendations you can explain and defend.
Could this be your next step?
Want to understand how business works across countries and cultures?
The Master in Global Management helps you connect your interests in international business with practical management skills. Explore strategy, finance, marketing and supply chain while learning how cultural differences, politics and economic change influence the decisions companies make.
Designed for recent graduates and young professionals, this one-year program combines a broad management toolkit with international teamwork and experience. Learn from classmates with different perspectives, explore business contexts in India and China, and apply your knowledge to a real company challenge. International trips remain subject to final confirmation.
What can this Master do for you?
Your career prospects
A Master in Global Management can take you into business development, consulting, marketing, finance, supply chain and international management. Explore different functions and industries while developing the analytical, intercultural and teamwork skills to choose a direction that fits you.
Global Management alumni work at organizations including Deloitte, Accenture, Microsoft, AB InBev, Nestlé and DHL. Company cases, international experiences and an eight-week Master Consulting Project give you practical work to discuss with future employers.
90% of AMS graduates find a job within three months of graduation. After your year, stay connected through an international alumni community that offers perspectives and professional connections throughout your career.
A global network at your fingertips
How do you enter a new market, respond to a policy change or balance decisions across a business? During this program, you explore management challenges with academics, guest executives and corporate partners who bring practical international perspectives into your learning.
Study in Antwerp, a city shaped by international trade. Explore how culture, history, economics, government and society influence business, then compare those insights with what you experience during your international immersions.
Company cases and the Global Management Practice Lab help you connect strategy, finance, marketing and supply chain. Work with different perspectives, weigh trade-offs and practice explaining your recommendations. Your Master Consulting Project takes that learning into a real company assignment.
Learn with an international group of classmates and faculty, exchanging ideas and approaches throughout the year. The relationships you develop on campus, through projects and during international experiences become part of your professional network.
What your year will look like
Learn how to understand a business in its global context, connect decisions across functions and work effectively with people from different cultures.
Your learning journey connects four dimensions: understanding global contexts, creating value across borders, leading across cultures and putting your learning into action. Explore the forces shaping international business while developing your knowledge of strategy, finance, marketing and supply chain.
Practice negotiating, collaborating and making recommendations through cases and the Global Management Practice Lab. International immersions in India and China broaden your perspective, while an eight-week Master Consulting Project brings your learning together in a real company challenge. Global Leadership and an elective support your broader development.
The program
Curriculum
1. Understand global contexts
Explore the cultural, political and social forces that shape international business.
- Business, Culture and Global Change
- Business, Government and Society
2. Create value across borders
Connect strategy, finance, marketing and supply chain decisions across markets.
- Global Strategy and the Multinational Enterprise
- Finance for Global Managers
- Global Marketing Strategy
- Managing Global Supply Chains
3. Lead across cultures
Develop negotiation, self-awareness, collaboration and leadership skills.
- Negotiating Across Borders
- Global Leadership Skills
4. Put learning into action
Apply different management perspectives to company cases, international experiences and consulting work.
- Global Management Practice Lab
- International Immersion in India
- International Immersion in China
- Master Consulting Project: during your eight-week Master Consulting Project, work with a company on a specific management challenge and develop actionable recommendations.
Note: This curriculum is subject to change.
Electives
Alongside the core curriculum and Global Leadership, choose an intensive elective that broadens your perspective.
Elective topics respond to developments in business, technology and geopolitics.
The available selection may change each year, but to give you an idea, this list shows some of the electives from previous years:
- Designing Business Models for Future Growth
- Geopolitical Challenges
- Emerging Asian Markets
- Organizing for the Digital Future
- Business Intelligence with Power BI
- Build a Startup in One Week
Learning objectives
After completing this program you will:
- understand how management functions connect in an international business.
- analyze how culture, diversity and the international political economy influence business decisions.
- apply strategy, finance, marketing and supply chain knowledge to global challenges.
- negotiate, communicate and solve problems across cultures.
- collaborate effectively in international teams.
- make decisions with a critical, professional and ethical business attitude.
- use multicultural experiences to broaden your professional and personal perspective.
Your immersion trip to India and China
Experience how business decisions change across markets through international immersions in India and China. Both combine academic learning with company exposure, business cases or simulations, and cultural or field experiences.
In India, explore entrepreneurship, digital transformation, evolving consumer markets and the technology landscape through company visits, academic sessions, workshops and real-world cases. In China, examine how a different economic, political and cultural context shapes international strategy, partnerships and value creation.
Compare what you encounter with your coursework, exchange perspectives with classmates and broaden your understanding of global business. International trips remain subject to final confirmation; all courses are subject to change.
Faculty
Learn from academics, international experts and business leaders who connect management frameworks with decisions across borders. Faculty bring experience in strategy, finance, marketing, supply chain, government relations and leadership, helping you examine a challenge from different angles.
Their experience includes advising organizations such as Deutsche Telekom, DHL and Lufthansa, working in international supply chain management, and addressing governance and policy questions across markets.
AMS belongs to the 1% of business schools worldwide with Triple Crown recognition: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The EQUIS accreditation is held through the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Antwerp.
Sascha Albers
Academic Director Master in Global Management, Global Strategic Management
Jorge Brantes Ferreira
Global Marketing Strategy
Roel Gevaers
Associate Dean Education, Academic director Global Supply Chain Management, Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, Managing Global Supply Chains
Sofie Jacobs
Associate Professor Sustainable Career Development, Academic Director Global Leadership Program, HR & People Fundamentals, Talent Management
Markus Raueiser
Global Management Practice Lab
Peter Verhezen
Geopolitics and Global History & Philosophy, Course in Business, Culture & Global Change
Turn your ambition into action
Your development goes beyond business knowledge. Through Global Leadership, discover your strengths, learn to work with different perspectives and clarify what you want from your career.
Career Services helps you take the next step with resume and interview preparation, employer and alumni events, and individual career coaching. Explore your options and develop a job search strategy that fits your ambitions.
Testimonials
Alumnus
Mirko Luca Varisco, Italy
The experience at AMS was enlightening. Having the opportunity to deeply connect with so many people from all over the world and work on projects with them was truly enriching.
The professors were also extremely inspiring. Having high-caliber professionals as professors and tutors was truly invaluable. I learned how to work in international groups and how to best enhance each person's potential. The year I spent at AMS was certainly one of the most intense and formative of my life, a unique experience that I would have been hard-pressed to have had anywhere else.
Alumna
Amélie Bens, Belgium
My year at AMS has been truly transformational. It not only deepened my knowledge of international business and enhanced my cultural sensitivity, but also gave me lifelong experiences and invaluable new friendships. This journey has helped me grow both professionally and personally, in ways I will carry with me into the future.
Alumna
Nataly Usuga Ramirez, Colombia
AMS was a life changing experience. As an international student, everything felt new and exciting, and I loved connecting with people from all over the world. The Master in Global Management provided a truly international experience, not only through its diverse students and professors but also through immersive trips that revealed how business works across cultures. The classes and company cases prepared me for the professional world, and collaborating with students from different backgrounds made the learning experience truly dynamic. This program has shaped the way I see the world and my career.
Alumnus
Gaston Verstreken, Belgium
My year at AMS was exactly what I hoped for. Apart from exploring two new continents, I was lucky enough to finally create an idea of what I wanted to do with my past degrees for my career. A good mix between focused classes and a general overview allows you to digest all the information in your own way. Causing you to apply it in your own way. By balancing theory with practice, I could balance my former degrees with this one.
Alumnus
Nicolò Mazzullo, Italy
What I loved most about the MGM was the incredible mix of nationalities and backgrounds you are exposed to, both in the classroom and during the international immersions in India and Brazil. You learn how to interact with people from different cultures, not only in a professional environment, but also on a deeply personal level. As they say at AMS, it is all about the connection — professionally, but most importantly, personally. The people you meet and the friendships you build throughout this journey are something you will carry with you long after the program ends. Looking back, beyond all the skills I developed, what I will cherish the most are the memories we created together — the moments, experiences, and friendships that are difficult to put into words, but that make this year truly unforgettable. For me, that is what makes the MGM an experience you don't simply study for, but one you live and remember forever.
Practical information
When does the course start?
The Master in Global Management runs from September 6, 2027 to August 31, 2028. Graduation takes place at the end of June. If you do not pass your master’s thesis, you can make a second attempt by August.
How much does the Master in Global Management cost?
The total cost of this master's program for the 2027–2028 academic year is €21,600 (exempt from VAT).
This price includes:
- An AMS welcome pack
- Access to all student facilities at Antwerp Management School
- Transportation to site/company visits
- Accommodation during the international study trip, including all breakfasts
- Global Leadership workbook
The tuition fee does not include other teaching materials, visa costs, transport to and from the international study trip destination, living expenses (including student housing, food and drinks), leisure activities, or travel to campus or your in-company project.
*The price of accommodation during the international trips is based on twin or triple rooms.
Am I eligible for the Master in Global Management?
Candidates studying at a Flemish higher education institution in Belgium need a master’s degree or equivalent. Other candidates may apply with a master’s degree or a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
Not sure whether you qualify? Upload your CV and transcripts to our admissions team. You can also apply while completing your current studies.
Read all about the eligibility criteria and the application processHow do I apply for the Master in Global Management?
Ready to take the next step? Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and places are limited. We recommend applying as early as possible.
Complete the online application and pay the €50 application fee. Next, take a general ability assessment and join an online interview about your motivation, ambitions and English proficiency. We aim to share the outcome within one week.
Start your applicationHow do I finance my studies?
Antwerp Management School offers a limited number of partial scholarships for talented students and/or students facing financial constraints. Depending on your profile, these scholarships cover 25% to 50% of the tuition fee.
You can indicate your interest in a scholarship during the application process.
You can also explore student loan options through banks in your home country or international student loan providers.
Belgian students
Explore student loan options with Belgian banks such as KBC. Compare interest rates and repayment conditions to find an option that suits your needs.
International students
Check whether banks in your home country offer loans for studying abroad. You can also explore international financing options through Prodigy Finance, Brain Capital, WeMakeScholars or Deutsche Bildung, depending on your eligibility.
Which degree will I earn?
Complete the program successfully and earn an official, internationally accredited Master of Science (MSc) degree in Global Management, awarded by Antwerp Management School.
Support for international students
70% of AMS students come from abroad. That's why we do everything we can to make you feel welcome here. Do you need help finding housing, applying for your visa, or simply getting to know our beautiful Antwerp? AMS provides broad support to ensure your studies in Belgium go smoothly.
Start the application procedure
Every year we only accept a select amount of candidates. We advise you to start the noncommittal application process as soon as possible.
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