Undergraduate Minor

Undergraduate Minor International Business

Add a global perspective to your field of study and develop the knowledge to navigate business across cultures, markets, and borders.

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Program Details

  • Commitment

    16 credit hours

  • Locations

    Boston

  • Eligible students

    Non-business majors

  • Options

    Yes

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This minor is ideal for

Students from any field who want to complement their studies with international business knowledge

Students curious about globalization, cultures, and international trends shaping business

Students looking for roles in global markets, international marketing, and other business areas

Application dates

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Declare as early as possible; no later than the end of your junior year.

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Why international business?

  • Understand the forces shaping global business: Explore topics such as emerging markets, globalization, sustainability, international economics, and multinational corporations.
  • Connect business to your field: Choose electives in areas such as international finance, marketing, supply chain management, international relations, or global political economy to explore global business through a lens that fits your interests.
  • Prepare for an interconnected workplace: Develop greater cultural awareness and a global mindset that can help you collaborate with colleagues, organizations, and communities around the world.

Program options

The international business minor complements your primary field of study with an introduction to the principles, challenges, and opportunities of doing business in a global economy. Students begin with a foundational course in international business and global social responsibility, then choose three electives that allow them to explore topics such as emerging markets, cultural differences, globalization, sustainability, and multinational corporations. Students can further tailor the minor with an approved elective from fields including international economics, finance, marketing, supply chain management, international relations, and global political economy.

Find the full set of requirements in Northeastern University's Academic Catalog. Be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for your graduating class, and check in regularly with your academic advisor to ensure your coursework is on track.

Related clubs & opportunities

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Global Markets Association

Helping Northeastern students engage with and enhance their understanding of existing and emerging global markets.

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IDEA lab

IDEA

Student-led venture accelerator supporting entrepreneurs through educational, monetary, and community-based resources.

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International Business Today

A podcast for global business professionals—and the students who aspire to join them in the shaping of multinational organizationsim.

Learn more about the podcast

Declare this minor

Interested in declaring this minor? Here are your next steps and must knows.

  • Consult your academic advisor to learn how this minor impacts your plan of study
  • Log into MyNortheastern and complete the Business Minor Petition
  • You'll receive a confirmation email and your student record will be updated within a few weeks of declaring your minor.
  • To declare a minor, you need to be a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum 2.0 GPA 
  • To graduate with a minor, you must attain a 2.0 GPA in courses taken for the minor
  • No classes for the minor can be taken as pass/fail