Girard School of Business

Minor in Global Management

The global management minor introduces students to the primary concepts necessary to gain the managerial skills and analytical tools necessary to solve problems and address the international business concerns of a company.

Students may elect to take classes that teach the skills to analyze security investments, provide funding for a business, and control, plan, and budget the flow of funds within an enterprise.

Course Requirements

The global management minor requires a student complete a minimum of 20 credits.

Required Courses (complete all)

BUS 1100	Introduction to Business
BUS 2205	Principles of Marketing
MGT 3357	International Management
MKT 3320	Global Marketing

Elective Course (choose one)

MGT 3370	International Entrepreneurship
MGT 3375	Doing Business in Emerging Markets
MGT 4450	Senior Seminar in Global Management

Career Combination

For students who major in history, English, political science, communication, sociology, world languages or science, the global management minor will have a great foundation for a career in today’s increasingly global world. Your professional skills and international competence will enhance your employment prospects with firms that have an international presence.

More Information

Visit the online course catalog for more information on all majors and minors.

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