What Will I Learn in the Global Business Minor? 

 In today’s economy, a global perspective is crucial for success. With UP’s global business minor, you’ll gain valuable skills related to global marketing, economic development, operations, languages, finance, and trade relations, all of which will position you for a wide variety of careers. Featuring coursework on supply chain analytics, international economics, and meaningful international experience, the global business minor is designed to help you excel in international and multicultural work environments.  

Global Business Minor Courses

With courses related to development economics, international finance and marketing management, clean energy economics, language, and culture, the global business minor will give you meaningful insight into the international economy and business operation at a global scale. You’ll also have opportunities to study abroad, partake in international internships, or take part in other hands-on experiences that include a robust international academic component.  
 
Students must be able to demonstrate proficiency through the intermediate level of one language. For a full list of prerequisites, see the bulletin.  

Degree Requriements

University Core

University of Portland’s 40-credit-hour Core Curriculum ensures you graduate with a well-rounded education rooted in the Holy Cross tradition. From philosophy to communication, these courses broaden your perspective, complement your accounting major, and empower you to approach problems creatively and ethically.

The Core

Careers and Outcomes

The global business minor prepares you for a wide variety of careers and gives you a sought-after global perspective. Students can feel confident pursuing work in any of the following fields (and more!):

• Global marketing
• Operations management
• Supply chain analytics
• Business translation
• Finance Development