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title: "Global Business Studies Co-Major / Minor"
url: "/academics/programs/global-business"
type: program
date: 2026-06-19
updated: 2026-06-19
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# Global Business Studies Co-Major / Minor
# Global Business Studies Co-Major / Minor
**Add a global mindset to your business degree, and put it into practice on a real consulting project abroad.**
The Global Business Studies co-major and minor at Manhattan University give business students a worldwide perspective on the economic, cultural, political, and technological forces shaping today's global economy. Paired with a primary business major, the program complements your technical skills with the global, ethical mindset that international employers value and culminates in an immersive field study in which you consult for real clients abroad.
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Credit Hours19
Time to Complete4 Years
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This program is part of [Management & Marketing](/academics/business/departments/management-or-marketing)
What Set's Us Apart The Manhattan University Difference
## What Sets Us Apart
Global Business Studies at Manhattan University complements your primary business major with a multidisciplinary, worldwide perspective, drawing on courses across communications, international studies, political science, and sociology. Anchored by an immersive international field study and grounded in the O'Malley School's AACSB-accredited foundation, the program prepares you to lead ethically in a globally integrated economy.
International Field Study
Travel abroad on a signature field study seminar built around a real consulting project tailored to that year's country of study.
Consult for Real Clients
Work directly with in-country businesses on live challenges, then present your research and recommendations to the client.
Multidisciplinary by Design
Build a global perspective with courses across communications, international studies, political science, and sociology.
A Powerful Pairing
Add Global Business Studies to any O'Malley major, from finance to marketing, to set your business degree apart.
Lead With a Global Mindset
Develop the ethical, inclusive decision-making that international employers and global organizations demand.
AACSB-Accredited Foundation
Study within the O'Malley School of Business, accredited by AACSB, a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.
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The Manhattan Advantage
## Why Study Global Business Studies at Manhattan University?
At Manhattan University, Global Business Studies adds a worldwide perspective to your business degree, the global mindset that employers increasingly expect and that sets candidates apart. Paired with your primary O'Malley major and grounded in an AACSB-accredited education, the program combines multidisciplinary coursework with a signature field study abroad, where you consult for real clients in real markets. You graduate able to make ethical, informed decisions across cultures and borders, with the experience and network to launch an international business career.
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Choose Your Path
## Degree Program Optjons
**Global Business Studies is offered as a co-major and as a minor for students in the O'Malley School of Business. Both build on a primary business major and center on the international field study experience.**
### Global Business Studies Co-Major (15 credits)
A second major paired with a primary business discipline such as Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics, Computer Information Systems, or Business Analytics. It combines Management of International Business and the International Field Study Seminar with an international business elective and two interdisciplinary electives drawn from across the University. Proficiency in a foreign language is strongly recommended.
### Global Business Studies Minor (9 credits)
A focused option built on Management of International Business, the International Field Study Seminar, and one international business elective, ideal for students who want a global dimension to their degree with added flexibility.
[ View Full Curriculum and Course Information ](https://catalog.manhattan.edu/undergraduate/business/globalbusinessstudies/)
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The Global Immersion
## Consult Abroad on a Real-World Project
The cornerstone of Global Business Studies is the International Field Study Seminar, an immersive experience customized each year to the country of travel and study. You integrate classroom learning with real clients and contexts to understand how business, culture, and policy intersect in global markets. The seminar is built around four elements: on-site visits and seminars with businesses and experts; cultural and historical exploration; reflection and analysis; and a hands-on consulting project in which you work directly with in-country clients and present your findings and recommendations to them.
**Recent Immersion:** In 2024, students traveled to Singapore, where one team partnered with Echeveria, a sustainable botanical company, developing strategies to grow its social media presence, access grants, and refine market segmentation, while another team analyzed sales data for Let's Go Singapore to sharpen its understanding of its client base and guide future resource decisions.
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## Why Study in New York City
New York City is the headquarters of the global economy, home to multinational corporations, international banks, trade organizations, and consulates representing nearly every nation on earth. Studying global business at Manhattan University means learning where global commerce actually happens, with access to internships and networking across finance, consulting, marketing, and international trade. Combined with the program's immersive field study abroad, this near-the-heart-of-New-York-City location helps you build the global perspective, professional network, and real-world experience to launch an international business career.
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## Global Business Studies: Lead Across Borders.
At Manhattan University, Global Business Studies students graduate with the global perspective, analytical skill, and cultural fluency that international employers value, sharpened through real consulting work abroad. You leave prepared to make ethical, informed decisions in any global market.
Cross-Cultural Fluency
Navigate cultural, political, and economic differences with the awareness that global teams and clients require.
Global Market Analysis
Examine international markets, operations, and economic systems through a multidimensional, data-informed lens.
Real Consulting Experience
Deliver research and recommendations to live international clients, building a portfolio before you graduate.
Ethical, Inclusive Decisions
Weigh global inequities, sustainability, and development in making conscious, well-balanced business decisions.
Strategic Global Thinking
Connect micro and macro forces to anticipate how geopolitics and technology reshape global markets.
A Worldwide Perspective
Understand the economic, social, cultural, and technological forces driving a globally integrated economy.
Department Faculty ## **Learn From Globally Engaged Faculty**
Global Business Studies is led by faculty with deep international research and industry experience, including Program Director Dr. Grishma Shah. They bring global business scholarship and real-world consulting into the classroom and accompany students on the international field study, mentoring you through live client projects and helping you build the global perspective and professional network to succeed.
[Meet Departmental Faculty](/academics/business/departments/management-marketing/faculty "Faculty | Department of Management and Marketing")
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About
## The O’Malley School of Business
The O'Malley School of Business is an AACSB-accredited institution, an achievement earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide, recognized for its rigorous academics, industry-connected faculty, and strong career outcomes. Located in New York City, the School offers students unmatched access to internships, networking, and real-world learning experiences, including the annual Business Analytics Competition and Conference. With small class sizes, hands-on coursework, and a focus on ethical, data-driven leadership, O'Malley graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for success in today's competitive business landscape.
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Careers & Outcomes
Costs & Aid ## Program Costs & Financial Aid
Manhattan University is committed to making a high-quality, career-focused education accessible and affordable. Through a combination of competitive tuition, robust financial aid, and our **Jasper Guarantee**, students and families can plan their education with confidence. The Jasper Guarantee locks your tuition rate for all four years—ensuring financial stability and eliminating unexpected increases as you work toward your degree.
More than 90% of Manhattan University students receive some form of financial assistance, including merit scholarships, grants, and need-based aid, significantly reducing the overall cost of attendance.
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- [Explore Financial Aid](/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate)
- [Learn More About Scholarships](/admissions/financial-aid/loans-grants/scholarships-and-grants)
- [Learn About the Jasper Guarantee](/admissions/undergraduate/jasper-guarantee)
A Manhattan University education is an investment in your future, and we are dedicated to helping you access the resources that make it possible.
[Learn More About Costs and Financial Aid](/admissions/financial-aid/)
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A Smarter Investment in Your Future
## Jasper Guarantee
At Manhattan University, every undergraduate student is protected by the Jasper Guarantee, which locks your tuition rate for all four years, ensuring clarity, stability, and peace of mind as you plan your education. This promise reflects our commitment to affordability and to supporting students and families throughout their academic journey.
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Admission Information ## Admissions Information
**Start Your Journey in Peace and Justice Studies**
Applying to Manhattan University is designed to be clear and accessible. Review the requirements and key deadlines below to take the next step toward a future in data-driven business.
**Requirements:**
- Application & transcript
- SAT/ACT optional
- Personal statement
- Letter(s) of recommendation
**Deadlines:**
- Early Action: November 15
- Regular Decision: February 1
[Admission and Application Process](/admissions/financial-aid/)
### International Students:
Support available for visas, documentation, and English-language assessments.
[Learn More about International Financial Aid](/admissions/international/financial-aid/)
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