Global C-Suite Program

Embrace global business leadership

Duration:

9 to 12 Months

Modality:

Online + On Campus

Program Fee:

Application Fee: US$300

Eligibility:

A minimum of 10 years of work experience

Navigate global complexity as a visionary C-suite executive

Accelerating transformation, intensifying market complexities, and the evolving priorities of global stakeholders are reshaping top-level leadership. Today’s C-suite leaders must balance cultural intelligence with strategic clarity, scale growth across diverse markets, and deliver results in an environment defined by constant change.

The Global C-Suite Program from Wharton Executive Education empowers senior executives to lead with agility, an innovation-driven approach, and strategic foresight in a complex global business environment.

Over 9 to 12 months, this multimodular program equips you to:

Manage complex alliances and strategic ecosystems
Build and inspire global teams to drive execution at scale
Anticipate emerging market demands and industry dynamics
Shape strategy through the lenses of leadership, culture, and talent
Balance the drivers of corporate value: growth, returns, and investments
Identify what factors help your organization gain and sustain competitive advantage

Gain the strategic frameworks, leadership insights, and global network to become a trusted partner to your organization and a people-centered leader whose influence endures.

Learning Journey

The Global C-Suite Program equips experienced executives to align global strategy with organizational growth. The program covers business ecosystems, value creation, global team management, and competitive positioning in dynamic markets. Executives gain the tools to lead strategic transformation and deliver sustained global impact.
This executive leadership program features a curriculum reflecting global market challenges and opportunities. The 18-week core modules are followed by three six-week electives, enabling leaders to tailor their development journey and strengthen their global competencies.

Core modules (online and live online | 18 weeks)

Electives (Online | Six weeks each | Choose any three)

Recognition ceremony and networking event (On campus | Two days)

Capstone project

Certificate

Earn a Wharton Executive Education digital certificate upon successful completion of the program. Alumni of the Global C-Suite Program get exclusive access to a wide range of professionals, events, and networking opportunities. Furthermore, you can also benefit from additional tuition assistance upon enrolling in future online programs from Wharton Executive Education.

Note: After successful completion of the program, you will receive your verified digital certificate by email in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.

Please also note that participation in the Global C-Suite Program (a) will not result in a degree from, alumni status with, or earned credit at the University of Pennsylvania or the Wharton School (or, to Wharton’s knowledge, any other institution), (b) will not be recorded on a University of Pennsylvania or Wharton transcript, and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, or to any other university or institution.

Establish valuable connections with your peers

The Global C-Suite Program presents an exceptional opportunity for executives to build a global network of industry leaders. Through meaningful engagement with peers, you can expand your professional connections, gain diverse perspectives, and establish long-term relationships that support ongoing leadership growth.

Build a global network of c-suite leaders

Join a high-impact community of senior business leaders from around the world. The Global C-Suite Program facilitates meaningful peer engagement, allowing you to exchange insights, address shared challenges, and form enduring relationships that continue to support your leadership journey beyond the program.

Live, interactive online sessions

Participate in real-time discussions with your global cohort through scheduled live sessions. These interactive forums enhance learning, encourage collaborative problem solving, and enable consistent peer-to-peer connections throughout the program.

On-campus networking opportunities

Attend an optional two-day on-campus event at the University of Pennsylvania to build deeper connections with peers, engage directly with Wharton faculty, and connect with industry experts. This immersive experience strengthens cross-cohort engagement and expands your professional network for long-term impact.

Pathway to earning Wharton alumni status

Join a legacy of leadership

For more than 135 years, Wharton has been shaping many of the world’s most influential business leaders. By completing the Global C-Suite Program and fulfilling additional criteria, you take the first step toward Wharton alumni status.

Advance through the General Management Program

Graduates of the Global C-Suite Program are eligible to apply for Wharton’s General Management Program (GMP) — an advanced and flexible learning journey designed to expand your leadership capabilities and sharpen strategic thinking.

Earn credit toward your alumni pathway

The Global C-Suite Program counts as one credit toward the six required to complete the GMP.

Unlock alumni privileges

Upon completing all six credits and meeting Wharton’s requirements, you may qualify to apply for alumni status and gain access to the global Wharton alumni network.

Alumni benefits

Once you attain Wharton alumni status, you’ll gain access to:

Membership opportunities with 77+ Wharton alumni clubs worldwide
Invitations to exclusive Wharton Global Alumni Forums
An official Wharton email address

To learn more about the GMP and its requirements, visit the Wharton Executive Education homepage.

About Wharton

In 1881, Joseph Wharton, an American industrialist and entrepreneur, founded the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, marking the establishment of the world’s first collegiate business school. A pioneer in its field, Wharton has long been at the forefront of innovation in business education. The school not only introduced the first MBA program in 1921 but also launched groundbreaking initiatives, including the nation’s first business school research center and, more recently, cutting-edge programs in alternative investments and neuroscience.

As it continues to evolve, Wharton remains committed to shaping future business leaders, fostering transformative ideas, and setting new benchmarks in global business education. Its legacy is one of consistent adaptation to the changing needs of the business world, with an emphasis on equipping students with the skills to lead in an increasingly complex global economy.

Program Faculty

Martine Haas

Lauder Chair Professor; Professor of Management, The Wharton School; Anthony L. Davis Director of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, The University of Pennsylvania

Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez

Max and Bernice Garchik Family Presidential Associate Professor, The Wharton School

Michael Useem

William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management; Director, Center for Leadership and Change Management; Editor, Wharton Leadership Digest, The Wharton School

Emilie R. Feldman, PhD

Michael L. Tarnopol Professor; Professor of Management, The Wharton School

Gad Allon, PhD

Jeffrey A. Keswin Professor; Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School; Director of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology, The University of Pennsylvania

Nicolaj Siggelkow, PhD

Professor of Management; Co-Director, Mack Institute for Innovation Management, The Wharton School

David Wessels, PhD

Adjunct Professor of Finance; Director of Executive Education, The Wharton School

Success coach

Melissa Graham

Success Coach

Who is the program for?

The Global C-Suite Program is ideal for:

Experienced executives preparing to transition from a regional to a global leadership role
Recent C-suite officers seeking to build momentum and make a greater impact
General managers managing business transitions and engaging with global and regional stakeholders
Executives and current C-suite officers in small- and medium-sized organizations aiming to accelerate their careers

Participants are required to have:

A minimum of 10 years of work experience
Fluency in written and spoken English

Past Participant Profiles

Work Experience

Top Industries

Accounting
Advertising/Marketing/PR
Aerospace/Aviation
Agriculture
Banking
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Construction
Consulting
Consumer Products/Retail
Financial Services

Participant Testimonials

“I really appreciated how seamlessly the modules were structured—they built on one another to address the full spectrum of topics essential to C-suite leadership. The frameworks, real-world examples, and shared experiences were not only insightful but also highly applicable.”

Vikram Devdas

Director of Medical Technology, Providence Healthcare Ventures

“The most valuable part of the program was its practical focus. The leadership concepts weren’t just theoretical—they came with actionable strategies and insights that I could immediately apply to my business.”

Andrey Ubushiev

Founder, Naaats Inc

“What stood out to me was how relevant the content was to my current career phase. The timing of this program couldn’t have been better, and the applicability of the concepts made it a meaningful learning experience.”

Fernanda Araujo

Head of Marketing, Catho Online

“The learning experience came alive through real-world case studies and curated reading materials. Discussing classic business strategies used by Honda, Amazon, Uber, GE, Netflix, and others made a lasting impression and deepened my understanding of strategic decision-making.”

Koo Sok Mien

APAC Marketing & Business Development VP, SoftBank Robotics Singapore Pte Ltd

“The program cohort was exceptional, and the guidance from the program advisory team, especially Melissa and Amelia, was outstanding. The quality of materials and the overall experience exceeded my expectations.”

Sreeram Kidambi

Customer Success Director, Boomi LP