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Jun 21, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
The Sorrell Global Scholars Program (Troy Campus)
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The Sorrell College of Business (SCOB) Global Scholars program is open to all Business Administration and Hospitality, Tourism, and Event majors at the Troy Campus. There are two degree paths provided for 1) Global Scholars in Business Administration and 2) Global Scholars in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management. Minimum acceptance into the program is a 26 on the ACT (or equivalent) or 3.5 or higher high school GPA. 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.
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Business Administration/Global Scholars General Studies Courses
SCOB Global Scholars are also required to take the following general studies courses: Hospitality/Tourism/Event/Global Scholars General Studies Courses
SCOB Global Scholars are also required to take the following general studies courses: Business Administration/Global Scholars Business Courses
In addition to the normal Business Administration 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. Business Administration Major
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*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. 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. Hospitality/Tourism/Event/Global Scholars H/T/E Courses
In addition to the normal Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management Degree requirements (36 Hours), Global Scholars will take the following HTE courses specifically designed to challenge and broaden the student’s global awareness and global technical expertise. These 6 courses (18 hours) will complete the “elective” requirements for the HTE Degree. Total degree requirements remain 120 hours. Note
The 6 hour Internship requirement must be completed abroad and occur in the junior or senior year. |
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