BS Concentration Global Business & Strategy
Develop rigorous, analytical thinking and gain experience crafting strategy for a dynamic, interconnected global business environment.
Program Details
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Commitment
16 credit hours
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Locations
Boston
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Applicable majors
2
This program is ideal for
Students with a background in business, economics, and international relations
Students with an interest in international business and global markets
Students looking for jobs like international business consultant or global marketing manager
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Why study global business at D'Amore-McKim?
- Build in-demand skills: You'll build important skills and experience evaluating the relationship between nations and companies, developing strategies to help organizations succeed on an international scale, exploring international policy, and more.
- Become a global business leader: This concentration is required for students in the BS in International Affairs & International Business program and the BS in Economics & International Business program. These majors, along with the Global Business & Strategy concentration, will prepare you to help corporations position themselves for success in the global marketplace.
- Form international perspectives: Through study abroad opportunities in global business hubs, you'll learn about international practices and gain critical cross-cultural perspectives.
- Prepare for success in a range of careers: This concentration will prepare you with the global context you need to pursue a range of careers—from strategic roles in multinational companies to consulting careers to working for government agencies and nonprofits to finding opportunities in emerging markets.
Locations
Co-op opportunities
Cooperative education and experiential learning are central to the experience of every D'Amore-McKim student, providing you with the opportunity to apply classroom learning and life experiences in a real-world professional context.
During your co-op experiences—which alternate with academic semesters—you'll work in full-time, paid positions with our leading industry partners in Boston or around the world. These experiences will give you the opportunity to:
- Refine potential career paths
- Make valuable industry connections
- Work on real-world projects in professional settings
Example co-op opportunities
- UBS
- BCG
- Wayfair
- Bain Capital
You may be interested in these additional experiential opportunities
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Non Credit
Center for Emerging Markets
Our leading research hub on how local and foreign firms can leverage emerging markets for the global good.
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Non Credit
Global Markets Association
Build connections with peers, faculty, and professionals through a shared interest in the global economy and financial markets.
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NON Credit
Global Research and Consulting Group (GRC)
International non-profit driving global social change and empowering students to become responsible global leaders.
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Non Credit
Entrepreneurs Club
Student-led organization empowering aspiring entrepreneurs from across the university.
Dive Deeper
Concentration requirements
Find the required courses and optional electives for the Global Business & Strategy concentration in our academic catalog.
Faculty & learning
Our world-class faculty offer years of experience, forward-thinking leadership, global perspectives, and a commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing business world.
Student resources
Get the resources, tools, information and support you need to be your very best at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business.
Campus life
Living at Northeastern means being a part of a dynamic community that enriches the college experience. Find out what it's like to be a Husky.
Research opportunities
Research—from laboratory work to big data analysis to archival research to collaborative projects—is a key part of experiential learning at Northeastern.
Admissions questions
Northeastern's admissions team are organized by student location. Please feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.
