Denison Magazine
Global Commerce
Business in the big picture: Investigate how money, goods, and information are created, managed, and exchanged around the world.
You’ll prepare for careers in international business, management, marketing, and consulting in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
John McHugh
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Associate Professor, Director, Philosophy, Politics, & Economics Progr…
Jane Palmer
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Senior Associate Director for Global Commerce Programs
Monica Graffeo
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Academic Program Coordinator
What you’ll study as a Global Commerce major
Dive into the global connections and forces that shape business. Learn how local and national decisions affect the global economy and understand the complex cultural, political, historical, and environmental realities that shape the decisions of leaders and entrepreneurs.
Understand business basics
Learn fundamental business skills and concepts and how to apply them to identify and solve problems.
Learn to think globally
Learn about the history, culture, and language of a geographic region to set you ahead in a competitive job market.
Design your senior start-up
Craft a team vision and strategy, interpret and apply data, and present a pitch to fund a product or service addressing a global challenge.
How does Global Commerce give you an edge in business?
Our majors learn to combine financial analysis, teamwork, and Excel skills with interpersonal communication, cultural agility, and critical thinking abilities. In a rapidly changing world, our students are prepared to ask good questions, think outside the box, and take the lead in problem-solving.
London capstone experience
Global commerce seniors have the opportunity to travel to London, the financial capital of the world and a city recognized for openness, global connections, and collaboration.
Professional connections
As a global commerce major, you’ll engage with experienced executives, conduct site visits, and build your professional network.
Jobs as a Global Commerce major
Our majors find careers in business and nonprofit management worldwide. Recent graduates are analysts and consultants with JPMorgan Chase, Edelman, Nielsen, and Morningstar. See where our grads have landed.
Career communities
Global commerce majors often join one or more of our career communities. Some common communities include Financial Services, Consulting, & Business; as well as Marketing, Sales, & Communication.
Career exploration
Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.
Beyond the Classroom
Internships
Explore careers related to global commerce through an internship (or two!). Denison global commerce majors have recently interned with Amazon, Cardinal Health, Deloitte, Edelman, PwC, and Unilever.
Study Abroad
Study in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and cultural agility while building your career network. Conduct research during a semester abroad or complete a summer internship in another country.
Summer Scholars
Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholars program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.
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