Bachelor of Science in Global Enterprise Management
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.
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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
Honors in Global Enterprise Management
The honors program at UD offers a scholarly and enriching community that extends well beyond graduation. You’ll enjoy smaller, more challenging classes and the opportunity to engage in research and assume leadership roles.
The honors degree requires:
- All requirements for the B.S. in global enterprise management
- All of the UD requirements for the honors baccalaureate degree
Program Requirements
Suggested Course Sequence
All courses are three credits unless stated otherwise.
ECON 101 – Microeconomics
MATH 221 – Calculus I
BUAD 110 – Basics of Business
Natural sciences & technology breadth course
History & cultural change breadth course
BUAD 110 – Basics of Business
Second Semester
ENGL 110 – Seminar in Composition
Creative arts & humanities breadth course
ECON 103 – Macroeconomics
PSYC 100 – General Psychology
Natural sciences & technology breadth course with lab (4 credits)
ACCT 207 – Accounting I
MISY 160 – Business Computing
STAT 200 – Basic Statistical Practice
Creative arts & humanities, history & cultural change or foreign language course
Sociology course
Second Semester
ACCT 208 – Accounting II
Creative arts & humanities breadth course, history & cultural change breadth course or foreign language
MISY 262 – Fundamentals of Business Analytics
MISY 261 – Business Information Systems
COMM 212 – Oral Communication in Business or HOSP 230 – Executive Presentations & Problem Solving
BUAD 301 – Introduction to Marketing
BUAD 306 – Introduction to Service & Operations Management
BUAD 309 – Organizational Behavior
FINC 311 – Principles of Finance
BUAD 384 – Global Business Environment
Second Semester
BUAD 386 – International Business Management
GEM Perspectives elective
GEM Skills elective
ACCT 352 – Law & Social Issues in Business
Social & behavioral sciences breadth course
See myLerner for a list of the Perspectives and Skills elective courses.
BUAD 414 – Globalization: Issues, Actors & Decisions
GEM Perspectives elective
GEM Skills elective
BUAD 441 – Strategic Management
Free elective
Second Semester
BUAD 415 – Principles & Practices of Global Enterprises
GEM Skills elective
Social & behavioral sciences breadth course
Free elective
Free elective
See myLerner for a list of the Perspectives and Skills elective courses.
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.
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Admissions Information
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