Global Business and Economics (B.S.)
The Global Business and Economics degree offers a comprehensive and well-rounded educational experience by combining the University's liberal arts core curriculum with the Business and Economics core. Students gain a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between business practices and the global economy, preparing them to navigate the complexities of international commerce. Coursework explores key topics such as managing international economic relations, addressing the ethical and cultural issues raised by globalization, comparing economic and political systems, and analyzing global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and emerging markets. Students also engage in cultural and global communications and study international financial decision-making, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for a wide array of opportunities in the global sector.
The major emphasizes experiential learning through opportunities like study abroad programs, internships, and collaborative projects with multinational corporations, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world business challenges. Additionally, students gain insight into the legal, political, and cultural factors that influence international business environments, preparing them for careers in multinational corporations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and international trade associations. Graduates are equipped to contribute to the development and implementation of global business strategies, addressing the dynamic challenges and opportunities of the international marketplace.
Students completing the major are required to study abroad or take an additional course in modern languages or complete a Professional Internship in Business.
Global Business and Economics majors complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 60 credits of major courses as listed below. In addition, students completing this major are required to study abroad, take an additional course in modern languages (in the same language above the university core requirement), or complete a Professional Internship in Business course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Economics Core Requirements | ||
| ACC-101 | Financial Accounting (and ACC-101L) | 4 |
| ACC-104 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECN-101 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MGT-030 | Excel Modeling and Analysis | 1 |
| MGT-120 | Principles of Business Management | 3 |
| MGT-160 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| MGT-212 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MGT-270 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT-280 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT-300 | Ethics for Business | 3 |
| MGT-403 | Business Law-Labor Law | 3 |
| MGT-490 | Strategic Business Planning Capstone | 4 |
| STA-173 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MTH-172 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| ECN-102 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECN-263 | Global Economics | 3 |
| ECN-314 | Comparative Economic and Political Systems | 3 |
| ECN-392 | China's Economy | 3 |
| ECN-420 | Political Economy and Industrial Societies | 3 |
| One upper level (200/300/400-level) ECN elective | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | ||
One additional language course in the same language above the University core requirement | ||
Study abroad experience | ||
| Professional Internship in Business | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Degree Plan for Global Business and Economics (B.S.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| STU-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| WRT-105 | College Writing and Research Intensive 1 | 3 |
| MGT-120 | Principles of Business Management | 3 |
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| ECN-101 or ECN-102 |
Introductory Macroeconomics or Introductory Microeconomics |
3 |
| MGT-030 | Excel Modeling and Analysis | 1 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC-101 | Financial Accounting (and ACC-101L) | 4 |
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| ECN-101 or ECN-102 |
Introductory Macroeconomics or Introductory Microeconomics |
3 |
| MGT-160 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| STU-201 | Sophomore Studio 3 | 1 |
| ACC-104 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT-270 or MGT-280 |
Financial Management 1 or Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| MTH-172 or STA-173 |
Quantitative Methods for Business (or higher level MTH course) or Statistical Methods |
3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT-270 or MGT-280 |
Financial Management 1 or Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| MTH-172 or STA-173 |
Quantitative Methods for Business (or higher level MTH course) or Statistical Methods |
3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT-212 or ECN-392 |
Business Communications 1 or China's Economy |
3 |
| ECN-314 | Comparative Economic and Political Systems | 3 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECN-263 | Global Economics | 3 |
| ECN-317 | Economic Ideas in Historical Perspective | 3 |
| MGT-212 or ECN-392 |
Business Communications 1 or China's Economy |
3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGT-300 or MGT-403 |
Ethics for Business 1, 4 or Business Law-Labor Law |
3 |
| ECN-411 | International Trade and Global Corporations | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| Strategic Business Planning Capstone | ||
Elective |
||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT-300 or MGT-403 |
Ethics for Business 1, 4 or Business Law-Labor Law |
3 |
| ECN-420 | Political Economy and Industrial Societies | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| Strategic Business Planning Capstone | ||
Elective |
||
| ECN Elective: 300 or 400 level | 3 | |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Total Credits | 122 | |
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The first-year writing requirement may be fulfilled by completing WRT-105 in either the fall or spring semester. Alternately, a student may opt for the two-course sequence, completing WRT-102 in the fall and WRT-103 in the spring.
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One each semester.
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This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.
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Students pursuing an M.B.A. through Salve's combined degree program are required to take graduate courses in fall and spring of senior year. Consult the graduate catalog and graduate advisor. MGT-503 may substitute for MGT-403 and MGT-542 may substitute for MGT-300.