Global Business and Economics Major

At Salve Regina University, emerging global markets and the future of international business are central issues to our bachelor’s degree in global business and economics. Our broad-based curriculum and experiential learning opportunities have direct applications to the global environment, preparing students for a wide range of roles in the field of international business.

My course selection, professors and semester abroad prepared me to be versatile and taught me that it's okay to make mistakes that you can learn from, to enjoy what you do and who you're doing it with, and that if you want something in life you need to work hard for it and make it happen yourself.

Ryan Walsh '16, product manager, The Wanderlust Group

Prepare for Diverse Opportunities Across the Globe

Building on the University’s liberal arts tradition and mercy mission, our global business and economics program provides a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes ethical decision-making and responsible leadership. As a result, our graduates emerge as engaged, principled world citizens who are prepared to address global economic issues that concern individuals, firms and nations.  

Our internationally accredited curriculum requires the completion of a study abroad experience, additional coursework in modern languages or a professional internship, providing an additional foundation for careers in today’s highly competitive global business environment.

Through Salve's popular combined program, qualified undergraduates can earn their bachelor’s degree in global business and economics and a master’s degree in business administration or healthcare administration within five years.

Career Paths in Global Business and Economics

Our graduates are well prepared for domestic or international careers in banking, customer service, consulting, finance, human resources, importing/exporting, international development, labor relations, management and sales.

Possible employers include:

• International companies, including foreign firms operating in the U.S. and U.S. firms operating in foreign countries
• Domestic and foreign corporations
• Multinational service firms
• Global small and medium enterprises
• Global tourism management organizations
• Domestic and foreign financial institutions
• International marketing, real estate or trade firms
• Contracting and consulting firms
• Manufacturers
• Environmental firms
• Logistics firms

Alumni hold positions in a variety of organizations, including:  

• Account director, Fetch
• Associate investment advisor, Corrigan Financial
• Audit associate, PwC
• First officer, SkyWest Airlines
• Judge advocate, U.S. Navy
• Product manager, The Wanderlust Group
• Senior executive researcher, Meta
• Senior institutional affairs analyst, International Monetary Fund
• Strategic business control and planning manager, The Heineken Company
• Technology specialist, Arthrex