Concentrations

The School of Management offers several unique concentrations. A concentration allows you to specialize in an area of particular interest. The undergraduate curriculum provides flexibility and time to decide what you are passionate about. Not sure what you want to study? Talk with the undergraduate academic advising staff, career services, alumni, faculty and other students about professions of interests and the skills needed to be successful in identified fields.

It’s not uncommon for students to take more than one concentration while pursuing their bachelor’s degrees:

*Only offered for students enrolled in SOM prior to Fall 2024.

How do I declare a concentration?
Visit the individual concentration pages of the SOM website and confirm you have completed the required pre-requisite coursework. Concentration guide sheets are available in SOM Undergraduate Academic Advising. Once confirmed, speak with a member of the SOM Undergraduate Academic Advising staff.

When do I declare a concentration?
For specific information about when to declare a concentration visit the individual concentration pages of the SOM website or view the concentration guide sheets available in the SOM Undergraduate Academic Advising office.

How do I graduate with a concentration?

At graduation you must have a combined GPA of 2.7 or higher in your concentration courses to be awarded the concentration. Only courses taken at °®¶¹´«Ã½ or as part of a study abroad program will count towards a concentration GPA.

Global Studies minor

While the School of Management does not offer a concentration in global management or international business, students interested in this area are encouraged to consider a minor in global studies.

The global studies minor curriculum builds off of general education requirements and includes a capstone project that allows students to examine business topics through a global lens. The program gives students opportunities to explore the challenges, opportunities and principles of international business, while broadening cultural competence in professional settings.

To learn more, visit the global studies website or contact glst@binghamton.edu