Global Business Certificate

Global certificate participants

The globalization of the marketplace demands employees who can successfully compete in a multicultural business environment in the United States and around the world. Understanding the significant cultural, economic, and political differences between countries and regions is vital to success in international business.

To develop these competencies, the Leeds School of Business offers theÌýGlobal Business CertificateÌýto its students. Students who graduate with the certificate will receive a teal and black cord.

Global Business Certificate Requirements

ÌýÌýEnrollment Requirements

Requirements for students to enroll into the Global Certificate Program.

  • Must be an undergraduate business major
  • Encouraged to enroll by the end of sophomore year

ÌýÌý International Business Courses

Students must complete three (9 credits) of the following courses:

  • International Business Management (INBU 3300)
  • International Marketing (INBU 3450)
  • International Operations Management (MGMT 4150)
  • International Financial Management (INBU 4200)
  • Business Solutions for the Developing World (CESR 4005)
  • Any Leeds Global Seminar or Global Intensive

ÌýÌý International Elective Courses

Students must complete two courses (5-6 total credits) from any of the following subject areas:

  • Business
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Global Studies
  • International Affairs
  • Language*
  • Political Science

See qualifying international electives.

Ìý* Any 2000 level or above language course taken at С»ÆÊé or abroad can count toward one of the two international electives.

ÌýÌýExperiential Learning Opportunities

Global Business students will need to participate in the following activities to complement their international coursework:

  • International Community Connections can be attendance at any С»ÆÊé-sponsored international affairs event.ÌýAn off-campusÌýevent with a global focus would also apply with prior approval.
  • To show that you attended or participated in an event, please email Leeds.Global@colorado.edu a confirmation of attendance (ticket stub, photo, sign-in sheet) with the date and name of the event and a brief summary or take-awayÌýfrom the event.
  • Leeds Global will confirm your attendanceÌýwhich will be reflected in your degree audit.

Events & Deadlines

- Apply by February 15

Students interested in international internships are encouraged to stop by the Sage Corps information table on February 11th from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Leeds BuildingÌýto learn more.

Sage Corps is a С»ÆÊé Boulder–approved programÌýoffering summer 2026 internships with startup companies abroad. Eligible students may earn academic creditÌýand access financial aid or scholarshipsÌýthrough participation.

Learn more .

Upcoming International Community Events

  • February 10, 2026:
  • April 9-12, 2026:
  • April 13-16, 2026: С»ÆÊé Conference on World Affairs
  • April 16: CWA Closing Speaker: Malala Yousafzai
  • - Select Wednesdays 5:30 pm Koebel Rm. 320
    • February 11th - Pablo Slough, John Anthony Ploumitsakos, Tony Tong
    • February 25th - Speaker event: ÌýMelvina Carrick BOA
    • March 11th - Speaker Event: David Hauben - ÌýMerck
    • April 1st - Speaker Event: Claudine Locascio - JASC
    • April 8th - Networking Event: Jake Wesley - PNC
    • April 15th - Faculty Q& A Panel: Levente Szentkirályi, Todd/Raymond Dutkin, Tuba Koc

Contact Us

Leeds Global Programs
leeds.global@colorado.edu
303-492-2983