Global Strategy and Leadership

Think Beyond Your Boundaries

July 15-25, 2013

Prepare to develop and expand your international business expertise through the Global Strategy and Leadership program at the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business. This ten-day intensive executive education program in Seattle, Washington offers executives and senior managers powerful ideas and useful tools for leadership and strategic thinking tuned to the realities of today’s global economy.

Throughout this dynamic program, you will learn from the Foster School’s experienced faculty as well as guest speakers who are senior executives in multinational corporations. You will also learn from, and interact with, your fellow participants who are a diverse group of international business leaders. The program includes a visit to a major Seattle corporation with worldwide operations to provide insight into the development and execution of a successful global strategy.

For international participants

  • Develop personal contacts in the United States and other countries — get to know leaders from international companies in a collaborative learning environment
  • Learn how leaders develop business opportunities and manage the challenges that go with them including: operations, partnerships, product development, and legal contracts
  • Gain a better understanding of U.S. business practices and culture 
  • For participants from the United States

  • Network with leaders from multinational and foreign companies in a collaborative learning environment
  • Learn how other business professionals develop opportunities and manage challenges abroad, including operations, partnerships, product development, and legal contracts
  • Learn about business practices and cultures from international executives
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    ​Apply today for the 2013 Global Strategy and Leadership Program!

    Registration Options:
    Complete the full two-week program 
    Complete week one only
    Complete week two only


    “It was important for me to take a break from my routine and immerse myself into a program that can help me understand and better prepare me to address various issues, craft strategies that are sustainable in a global economy and provide leadership in growing cross cultural business.”

    Avinash Tiwari | Vice President
    Simon Golub & Sons