The opportunities and challenges of business are transforming. A growing share of business is global – not just between nations, but among nations, groups and individuals. Advances in technology along with the ambitions of international institutions steadily expands the global economy.

The global enterprise management (GEM) major is your opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and aptitudes you need to succeed in the new business environment.

There are many ways to customize the GEM major to help you achieve personal goals and professional vision.

Program Highlights

Ground-Breaking Program

The GEM major is the first globally-oriented and academically challenging program of its kind in the United States.

It studies the idea of globalization from many viewpoints, thereby giving you the flexibility to design a program that best fits your personal and professional interests.

Tailored to Your Unique Interests

You’ll develop a unique understanding of global business through your choice of “perspectives” and “skills” courses. Then you’ll combine these sets of knowledge during two capstone courses.

GEM perspectives courses cover topics such as:

• Economics
• Political science
• Data analytics
• Finance
• Marketing
• Hospitality

GEM skills courses cover topics such as:

• Entrepreneurship
• Computer science
• Fashion merchandising
• Cybersecurity
• Anthropology
• Communication
• Supply chain management

Program Requirements

Suggested Course Sequence

All courses are three credits unless stated otherwise.

Career Opportunities

Your GEM studies will open many career paths to you, such as those in:

• International trade organizations
• Global digital marketing
• Global entrepreneurial ventures and startups
• Global supply chain / logistics management
• Institutional and public policy programs worldwide
• Global cybersecurity

For more information on career resources please visit the Lerner Career Services Center.

Selecting a Major: Global Enterprise Management or International Business Studies?

Lerner offers two majors for students interested in the many aspects of global studies and international business: GEM and international business studies (IBS).

The GEM major is a flexible, interdisciplinary program. It prepares you to work nearly anywhere, from your hometown to throughout the world. The IBS major features advanced language training, focus on a specific region and a semester abroad where your chosen language is spoken.

---

Learn More

---

Admissions Information

Learn more about undergraduate admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.

Admissions & Financial Aid