2027
PROSPECTUS
GlobalLeadersInstitute.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
03 LEVERAGE THE GLI EDGE
04 INTRODUCTION
The Need
The Solution
05 HIGHLIGHTS

The Need
The Solution

07 SELECT BENEFITS
Individual Return on Investment
Organizational Return on Investment
08 AT A GLANCE
09 CORE CURRICULUM
Institutional Curators
Module Directors
11 INSTRUCTION
12 PARTICIPANT PROFILE

13 MBA COMPONENTS

Who Should Attend
Cohort Snapshot

Curriculum
Fieldwork & Summits
Capstone
Module Certificates & MBA Diploma
Publications

16 THE MBA JOURNEY

Industry Examples
Degree Calendar

20 FACULTY

22 COHORT EXPERIENCE

Past Participants
Network of Impact
Beyond the MBA

27 IMMERSIVE FIELDWORK

Leadership Development
Fieldwork Lifecycle
Fieldwork Sites

28 ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONS

29 HOW TO APPLY

LEVERAGE THE GLI EDGE

Dear Prospective Member of the 2027 Cohort,

The Global Arts MBA stands apart through a distinctive combination of attributes designed to empower arts leaders.
At the heart of the Arts MBA experience is an exceptional cohort – an accomplished, globally diverse group of professionals whose varied roles, regions, and perspectives foster rich exchanges and collaborations. The MBA’s focus on problem-based methodologies amplifies your ability to create meaningful change. Through real-world projects, you gain hands-on experience applying innovative tools and strategies, enhancing both your capabilities and the value you deliver to your organization.
Central to the curriculum is the cultivation of a social innovator’s mindset. By engaging with industry-driven projects, case studies, and interactive assignments, you refine your decision-making with a principles-based, data-informed approach. These strategies will help you navigate complex challenges with clarity and responsiveness, expanding your credibility and building a shared vision within your organization.
The GLI is driven by a profound commitment to creating value for others. Fellows train alongside leading professionals from the arts sector and engage with an unparalleled global network of faculty, mentors, and peers. This collaborative journey offers a unique opportunity to explore how others are reshaping their communities, helping you deepen your understanding of the difference your work can make.
If you are at a pivotal point in your career and seek to broaden your perspective, expand your resources, and enhance your leadership capacity, we encourage you to apply to the 2027 Executive Cohort of The Global Arts MBA.
Dr. Nigel A. L. Clarke, MP
Co-Founder
GLI Advisory Council
International Monetary Fund
Cristina Vollmer de Burelli
Co-Founder
GLI Advisory Council
V5Initiative Venezuela
THE MBA JOURNEY
2026 SEMESTER 1

CORE MODULE 1
Engaged Aesthetics
& Global Development

“I was blown away by the module’s preparation & effectiveness. The relevant examples and tools really inspired me.”
Catalina Barraza | 2020 (Colombia)
CORE MODULE 2
Frameworks for
Advocacy and Action
“This module was an eye-opener into myths and preconceptions about how the arts work in development. It showed me new perspectives grounded in research and science.”
Emily Brown | 2020 (Canada)
CORE MODULE 3
Measuring Results,
Evaluating Impact
“The module transformed a subject that had always looked so complicated to me into something clear and useful.”
Juliana Kay | 2020 (Australia)
CORE MODULE 6
Fostering Innovation
in Business
“This module was full of vision and the benefit of learning from global arts professionals working on the frontlines.”
Maryen Muñoz | 2020 (Mexico)
CORE MODULE 5
Integrative &
Strategic Thinking
“I learned more from this module about engagement and communication than I did in my entire university education.”
Claudio Espejo | 2020 (Chile)
CORE MODULE 4
Introduction to
Social Enterprise
“Through this module’s business toolkit, I dove deeper into my work, challenged many previous assumptions, and refocused around renewed goals”
Karoline Menezes | 2022 (Brazil)

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Special Exemption for Career Artists

The Global Arts MBA recognizes that across the sector, many of the highest-level career creatives (music prodigies, professional dancers, and others) have pursued their craft from a young age and therefore may not possess a conventional academic background.

The Admissions Committee acknowledges these exceptional career experiences where relevant as serving in place of the bachelor’s degree otherwise required for admission to The Global Arts MBA.

Candidates with this profile should slect "Other" for Highest Academic Degree.