The Sorrell Global Scholars Program (Troy Campus)

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The Sorrell College of Business (SCOB) Global Scholars program is open to all Global Business majors at the Troy Campus. Minimum acceptance into the program is a 26 on the ACT or equivalent. Students must maintain a 3.25 overall GPA and in their business courses to graduate as a SCOB Global Scholar. The Cohort will be limited to 25 students. Application will be made to the Sorrell College of Business.

The purpose of the SCOB Global Scholars Program is to offer superior students a challenging and rewarding experience that will prepare them for rewarding careers in global business. This programs promotes critical thinking, global business awareness, intellectual development, leadership, supervisory skills, social responsibility, and business engagement.

Global Scholars General Studies Courses

SCOB Global Scholars are also required to take the following general studies courses:

BUS 1121 - Honors the Global Challenge 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECO 2253 - Honors Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECO 2254 - Honors Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
3 Hours of Foreign Language

SCOB Global Scholars Business Courses

In addition to the normal Global Business Degree requirements, Global Scholars will take the following business courses specifically designed to challenge and broaden the student’s global awareness and global technical expertise. Total degree requirements remain 120 hours.

Lower Core

MKT 3301 - Honors Principles of Marketing 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGT 3301 - Honors Principles of Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
IS 3311 - Honors Introduction to Information Systems and Data Analytics 3 Credit Hour(s)

Global Business Major

ECO 4463 - Honors Economics of Globalization 3 Credit Hour(s)
MKT 4470 - Honors Global Marketing 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGT 4487 - Honors Managing in a Global Environment 3 Credit Hour(s)
BUS 4499 - General Business Internship 3 Credit Hour(s) *

Note

*A semester of Study Abroad will be required along with the International Internship in the Spring of the Junior year or in the Fall of the Senior year.

Accounting Major

ACT 3390 - Honors Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credit Hour(s)
ACT 3398 - Honors Managerial/Cost Accounting I 3 Credit Hour(s)
ACT 4489 - Honors Auditing 3 Credit Hour(s)
ACT 4499 - Accounting Internship 1-3 Credit Hour(s) (Accounting Majors must take as 3 credit hours)

Economics Major

ECO 3350 - Honors Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECO 3354 - Honors Intermediate Microeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECO 4450 - Honors Economics Seminar 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
ECO 4463 - Honors Economics of Globalization 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECO 4499 - Internship 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
FIN 4499 - Internship 3 Credit Hour(s)

Data Analytics Major

IS 3347 - Honors Database Management Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)
IS 3351 - Honors Business Programming 3 Credit Hour(s)
IS 4446 - Honors Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credit Hour(s)
IS 4498 - Information Systems Internship 3 Credit Hour(s)

Note

Students completing these requirements will receive a special endorsement on their diplomas designating them as Sorrell College of Business Global Scholars and receive special regalia to be worn at graduation.