Introduction
A major in global business at UE helps students to understand the interconnected nature of today's global market, preparing them to succeed in the modern workforce.
As the business market continues to become increasingly global, it is vitally important that graduates entering the workforce are prepared to do business across international boundaries.
The global business major provides students a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in today's global business environment. With access to international internships - as well as collaboration with UE's acclaimed study abroad program - majors in global business learn the skills they will need for rewarding careers with multi-national firms.
UE's study abroad program at Harlaxton College has been ranked the #1 study abroad program in America
2020 Schroeder School Seniors placed in the 98th percentile in international business on the Major Field Test among 500 business schools.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Global Business Major
This degree requires completion of 124 semester hours, allocated as follows:
General Education – 38 hours: including Mathematics 134 or 221, Management 497
Common Core – 45 hours: The purpose of the common core is to provide students with careful preparation in the fundamental tools of decision making and leadership. All Schroeder School of Business Students complete the following courses: Accounting 210, 211; Business 100, 398, 400; Economics 101,102; Experiential Education 90; Finance 361; Logistics/Supply Chain Management 315; Law 201; Management 311, 331, 377; Marketing 325; Quantitative Methods 160, 227.
Global Business Major – 18 hours: Six or more courses selected from the following: BUS 365; ECON 425, 435; FIN 426; LSCM 360; MGT 392; MKT 477. May substitute two 300/400 curses (6 hours) with a prefix of ACCT, BUS, ECON, FIN, LAW, LSCM, MGT, MKT or QM.
Foreign Language – 6 hours: The global business major requires that student demonstrate proficiency at the 212 level of their chosen language.
Free Electives – approximately 17 hours to total 124.
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning
UE Business students have numerous opportunities to gain real world experiences through internships, consulting opportunities, and other projects aimed at preparing students to succeed in today's competitive business market.
What experience do you have?
One of the key questions asked by company recruiters during job interviews is, "What experience do you have?"
Because of the experiential nature of our curriculum, students in the Schroeder School of Business have a good answer to this question by the time they earn their degrees. Every student in every UE business program has at least one internship experience during their time on campus.
Students also have the opportunity to consult with businesses on a global level as part of our ChangeLab Program. In the program, student groups with the support of a supervising faculty member offer consulting advice to regional companies looking to engage in international business activities. Schroeder students have completed 33 projects for corporations in the past five years. Many of these students are also involved in hands on projects including but not limited to new product development for Escalade Sports and the selling of season tickets for the Indiana Pacers.
As a result, when potential employers ask our students about their experience the challenge is determining which of their experiences in the Schroeder School of Business they should talk about.
