About The Program
Launch Your Global Career
Global Business Leaders is a selective cohort program for first-year Orfalea College of Business students who want to develop leadership skills early, gain global business perspective and build a powerful professional foundation before applying for internships.
Students travel together to Seville, Spain in Spring 2027 through Cal Poly’s First Year GO! (Global Opportunities) program and, upon return, enroll in a specialized cohort section of BUS 2206: Career Readiness II, designed exclusively for Business Administration majors. This experience integrates early global learning, leadership development and career preparation into one intentional pathway.
Why Join Global Business Leaders?
Today’s employers are looking for:
- Global awareness
- Cultural agility
- Leadership potential
- Strong communication skills
- Early professional readiness
Leadership Coaching & Advising
Global Business Leaders students receive targeted coaching from advising staff, who will help students synthesize their international experience into transferable career competencies. Students will learn how to confidently communicate these skills to employers.
Application & Selection Process
Admission to Global Business Leaders is selective.
Applicants will be evaluated based on:
- Interest in leadership development
- Commitment to community engagement
- Academic readiness
- Professional goals
Global Business Leaders helps you build these competencies in your first years at Cal Poly so you are competitive for internships and leadership opportunities.
You won’t just study abroad. You will return with the skills and coaching to translate your experience into real-world, resume-ready strengths. Information on the project structure and timeline can be found on our Study Abroad page.
Let us know if you're interested in learning more about participating the the Global Business Leader Cohort.