Undergraduate Minor

Undergraduate Minor Emerging Markets

Study emerging markets—including the challenges, opportunities, cultural influences, and innovation potential.

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Program details

  • Commitment

    16 credit hours

  • Locations

    Boston

  • Eligible students

    All undergraduates

  • Options

    Yes

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This program is ideal for

Students with a background in economics, international relations, or political science

Students with an interest in global economics and international business

Students looking for jobs like international business consultant or global trade specialist

Application dates

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

Why minor in Emerging Markets?

  • Build in-demand skills: Doing business in emerging markets opens up a world of opportunity for organizations, but can also come with challenges.
  • Gain real-world experience: Through a summer field study in an area of the world where markets are rapidly developing, you'll gain first-hand experience and perspectives.
  • Specialize your minor: Choose from a variety of elective courses in specific markets, international negotiation, international law, and more to specialize your path based on your goals
  • Prepare to thrive in international business: Emerging markets account for 85% of the world's population, half its GDP, and about two-thirds of world economic growth. In our increasingly interconnected world, an understanding of these markets will prepare you to thrive in a range of careers. 

Program options

Understanding how to leverage the consumer needs, talent, and innovation potential of emerging economies will be vital for the future success of all for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. It will also be important for reducing global poverty and inequality. This minor combines coursework on the economic, political, and business challenges of operating in emerging markets with a hands-on, immersive field study component.

Field study options are approved by the director of the emerging markets minor and/or D'Amore-McKim undergraduate dean's office. You can reach out to [email protected] to learn more about the approved list of field of study options for this minor.

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

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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Global Markets Association

Build connections with peers, faculty, and professionals through a shared interest in the global economy and financial markets.

Learn more about the Global Markets Association
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Entrepreneurs Club

Student-led organization empowering aspiring entrepreneurs from across the university.

Learn more about the Entrepreneurs Club

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