Interdisciplinary Scholars

Create a Customized Course of Study

The Interdisciplinary Scholars minor opens doors to multiple areas of inquiry and study within the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences curriculum. Enrich your learning experience by designing your own interdisciplinary pathway and applying the knowledge and methodologies you develop to complex issues.

You’ll examine methods, theories and concepts across diverse fields of study, with an emphasis on three pillars: Global Understanding and Perspectives, Social Justice and Diversity, and Critical Thinking. This framework provides unique insights into the multifaceted and critical issues commonly addressed by behavioral and social science disciplines.

Why choose an Interdisciplinary Scholars minor?

Making connections between different concepts is essential in an interdisciplinary curriculum. Studying this way gives you the opportunity to:

Collaborate with a faculty mentor to develop individualized coursework that targets your interests.
Enhance your expertise in your major and how it relates to other disciplines.
Apply your learning in a variety of contexts and effectively communicate what you know.
Generate new knowledge across different subjects. Integrating the wisdom of multiple fields of study can advance your awareness of the world and lead to more effective solutions to local and global problems.
Connect with expert faculty and professionals from a range of fields and disciplines.
Develop important transferable skills, including critical thinking, communication, analysis, and interdisciplinary thought and understanding.

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Program Requirements:

Completion of six Interdisciplinary Scholars program courses in residence, across three distinct disciplines, including the student’s major.
Complete at least one course from each of the three designated areas of emphasis: Global Understanding and Perspectives; Social Justice and Diversity; and Critical Thinking.
Maintaining a GPA of 3.50 or better across all Interdisciplinary Scholars courses, with a minimum grade of B in each course.
Complete IBSS 4350 Interdisciplinary Research Methods course and a research project under the direction of a program advisor.
Present a final thesis at the Behavioral and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Scholars Symposium.

Eligibility:

You must be a full-time undergraduate student.
You must be a current sophomore or junior with 30 hours of coursework completed or a transfer student with a minimum of 15 hours completed at St. Edward’s.
You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

You may choose your major and minor courses from three Behavioral and Social Sciences areas of study:

Criminal Justice
Environmental Science and Policy
Global Studies
History
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology

You’ll deepen knowledge in your primary major by applying new insights, skills and methodologies from two additional Behavioral and Social Sciences disciplines.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage applicants to discuss their Interdisciplinary Scholars program course plans with their academic advisor before registration.

For course descriptions, view the current Undergraduate Bulletin (PDF).

As a student in this program, you’ll create an interdisciplinary selection of courses and a final research project that match your educational and career goals.

Get ready to refine your research skills as you develop your interdisciplinary research project with the guidance of a member of the Behavioral and Social Sciences faculty. You’ll collect, read and analyze professional literature, collect data in the field, and utilize new and innovative software to sharpen your analysis. The project culminates in an oral presentation of research in the St. Edward’s Interdisciplinary Scholars Symposium.

Recent student projects have included political extremism in Southeastern Europe, climate migration in Central America, criminal justice reform in Texas, and innovative substance abuse treatments.

Student projects are highly individualized. You’ll develop significant research design experience through working closely with your faculty mentor, as well as faculty from the contributing disciplines, to determine the best research methodologies.

Recent projects have included experiences such as:

Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposals, including completing the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program).
Focus groups, including designing, implementing and evaluating data collected.
Archival research, both on campus and in the Austin area.
Oral histories and interviews that include identifying subjects, preparing questions and interpreting results.
Data collection and analysis using appropriate statistical models.

Are you interested in applying for the Fulbright program, pursuing graduate studies in the social sciences or working in areas of policy research and development? The interdisciplinary research methods you’ll experience in this minor are ideal preparation for these opportunities and more.

Past students who have completed this minor are working in government, including the City of Austin and the State of Texas, and in nonprofit organizations.

At St. Edward’s, our faculty are outstanding scholars, thought leaders, teachers and mentors who bring energy and enthusiasm to our vibrant learning community. They take pride in getting to know you, helping you achieve your goals and celebrating your successes.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of History and Leadership webpage.

Film Studies

Program Snapshot

Program Type

Minor

School

Department

English

School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Explore the Cultural, Historical and Storytelling Impact of Film

Channel your love of movies into valuable career skills with a minor in Film Studies at St. Edward’s. You’ll gain deep knowledge in film history, theory and analysis across multiple academic disciplines. Engaging in Film Studies will enhance your critical thinking, writing, rhetorical and research abilities, positioning you for jobs in media, education, business and the arts.

Why choose a Film Studies minor?

Movies present vivid pictures of diverse societies on local, national and global levels. Film Studies allows you to see the world through the eyes of others and to learn about different movements throughout the 130-year history of motion pictures.

In our Film Studies program, students can study national cinemas, genres, directors, artistic movements and the ways movies have examined cultures. The Film Studies minor is also a great pathway for participating in Austin’s creative economy, which includes a thriving motion picture industry.

While the Film Studies minor does not include a filmmaking component, students will be immersed in the aesthetic and storytelling aspects of movies to understand how films convey meaning through narrative and visual language.

Learn More About a Minor in Film Studies

To complete this minor, students must satisfy the following 18 hours of minor requirements.

Required Courses

Introduction to Film and Narrative – FILM 1301 (3 hours)
This course examines film as a narrative art. Students will explore introductory approaches to film analysis and visual storytelling while developing skills in critical viewing. Topics also include the history of cinema and the way movies engage with and contribute to cultural narratives.
Literature and Film – ENGL 2317 (3 hours)
This course explores the relationship between film and literature, including how novels, plays and memoirs get adapted into movies. In addition, the course emphasizes close textual reading in the study of film. Students learn vocabulary for analyzing motion pictures and relevant critical approaches. Courses have also been offered in Latino/a Cinema, French Cinema and German Cinema.

Required Electives

Students must complete 12 additional directed elective hours in Film Studies. At least 9 hours must be at the 3000 level or higher.

Special Topics in Communication (when topic is related to film) – COMM 2399 (3 hours)
Communication and Popular Culture – COMM 4310 (3 hours)
Film Theory and Analysis – COMM 4315 (3 hours)
Native American and Chican@x Film – COMM 4338 (3 hours)
Special Topics in Communication (when topic is related to film) – COMM 4399 (3 hours)
LGBTQ Literature and Popular Culture – ENGL 2315 (3 hours)
Topics in Film and Narrative – FILM 2398 (3 hours)
Advanced Topics in Film and Narrative – FILM 3399 (3 hours)
Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film – FREN 3331 (3 hours)
Topics in German Language, Literature or Culture (when topic is German History Through Film) – GERM 3338 (3 hours)
Topics in Exploring Artistic Works (when topic is related to film) – HONS 2315 (3 hours)
Topics in Global Perspectives (when topic is related to film) – HONS 2324 (3 hours)
Topics in Exploring Artistic Works (when topic is related to film) – HONS 3315 (3 hours)
Topics in Global Perspectives (when topic is related to film) – HONS 3324 (3 hours)
Topics in Spanish (when topic is related to film) – SPAN 3399 (3 hours)

For course descriptions, view the current Undergraduate Bulletin (PDF).

Informal Events

Student-run clubs and faculty-led film festivals on campus enrich the experience.

Austin’s Creative Culture

From indie films to Hollywood blockbusters, Austin is a leading location for movie, television and commercial productions. It’s an ideal city for students to enhance their studies and evaluation of films.

Students can enjoy great resources beyond the hilltop, such as the Austin Film Society, founded by director Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Before Sunrise, Slacker, Bernie, among others), South by Southwest, the Austin Film Festival, AGLIFF (Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival), and many more.

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of English webpage.

Political and Civic Engagement

Program Snapshot

Program Type

Minor

School

Department

Environmental Science and Policy, International Affairs, and Political Science

Become a More Engaged Citizen

Develop expertise in navigating the political world through academic and hands-on experiences with a minor in Political and Civic Engagement.

Through the St. Edward’s tradition of academic excellence, award-winning faculty, and rigorous curriculum, we ensure that graduates will have the skills to succeed in the 21st-century workplace. In keeping with the St. Edward’s mission, students in the Political and Civic Engagement minor will analyze problems and propose solutions to society’s most critical issues.

The Political and Civic Engagement minor enables students to apply their classroom knowledge to the community through applied courses, internships and a Civics Laboratory.

This distinctive program amplifies opportunities provided by Austin’s diverse community to bring the political world into the classroom. Austin is the best city in Texas to study politics through direct involvement, and this minor maximizes the university’s location and its resources as a destination university. Minoring in Political and Civic Engagement enhances the skills and credentials of students majoring in Communications, Environmental Science and Policy, and Business Administration, as well as students seeking skills-based coursework.

What can our graduates do?

By taking advantage of Austin’s experiential opportunities and coursework at St. Edward’s, this minor prepares students to work directly in politics or a related field. Here’s a sample of career paths:

Lobbying and Advocacy
Campaign Managers
Nonprofit Management
Public Policy
Public Service
Project Manager
Elected Official

Who is an ideal candidate for this minor?

The Political and Civic Engagement minor takes your existing degree to the next level by developing the transferable skills that employers seek — in collaboration, creative problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, communication and leadership. The compact and exciting curriculum makes it attractive to students from any discipline who are interested in practical classes and pursuing a more just world.

Minor Requirements

The Political and Civic Engagement Minor provides a blend of required and elective courses that enable students to progress quickly through the curriculum. It has 18 required hours taken within the Political Science Major.

Required Courses:

The Civics Lab
State and Local Government

Choose elective courses to total 18 hours. These elective courses may include:

Public Policy
Nonprofit Advocacy
The Legislative Process and Lobbying
Austin Politics in Action
A mentored internship course

Our Faculty

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Political Science, International Affairs, and Environmental Science and Policy webpage.

Health Communication (Minor)

Program Snapshot

Program Type

Minor

School

Department

Communication

Inspire Individuals to Heed and Use Health Information

As a Health Communication minor, you’ll study audiences and their behaviors related to health practices to determine the format and frequency of messaging.

Students with an education in health communication can enter jobs in public relations, advertising, patient education, health administration, social media, healthcare policy and advocacy, community health, and other related fields.

Minor Requirements

Required Courses (6 hours required)

Introduction to Health Communication – COMM 3308
COMM 4383 Applied Health Communication – COMM 3308

Electives (12 hours required; at least 3 hours must be +3000)

Interpersonal Communication – COMM 2312
Nonverbal Communication – COMM 2322
Persuasion – COMM 2326
Organizational Communication – COMM 2327
Active Listening – COMM 2357
Social Media for Public Relations – COMM 3309
Teams, Collaboration and Community – COMM 3339
Intercultural Communication – COMM 3344
Native American and Chican@x Communication – COMM 3345
Family Communication – COMM 3346
Sports Communication – COMM 3372
The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication – COMM 3374
Public Relations for Nonprofit Organizations – COMM 4326
Internship (in Health Communication) – COMM 4350
Lying and Deception – COMM 4356
Special Topics in Health Communication – COMM 4390
General Psychology – PSYC 2301
Adolescent Psychology – PSYC 2307
Self and Society – SOCI 1301
Social Welfare: Historic Response to Need – SOCI 2318
Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness – KINE 2344

Total Hours: 18

For more information about this minor and course descriptions, view and download the Undergraduate Bulletin (PDF).

Environmental Humanities

Program Snapshot

Program Type

Minor

School

Department

English

Create a New Narrative for a Just and Sustainable Future

With a minor in Environmental Humanities, you’ll be prepared to help educate and bring to light the environmental injustices affecting vulnerable communities and populations due to climate change.

As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change and strives to protect natural habitats and resources, there is a need to deftly write and speak knowledgeably about nature and the environment.

A minor in Environmental Humanities allows you to investigate how cultural narratives, attitudes and perceptions, ethics, social structures, and art shape our language about nature and interactions with the environment. You’ll learn to apply methods and modes of analysis traditionally associated with the arts and humanities to explore, better understand and write about nature and the environment.

The Environmental Humanities minor is open to St. Edward’s undergraduates of all disciplines and is based in the Department of English. Students may choose to couple this minor with related areas of study, such as Environmental Biology and Climate Change, or create other interdisciplinary opportunities with majors such as Philosophy, Religious Studies, Communication or Writing and Rhetoric in the School of Arts and Humanities.

What will you learn?

You’ll hone the creative, ethical and conceptual skills to develop a persuasive and engaging narrative for sustainability. Environmental agencies and nonprofits need clear, effective communicators to widen the reach of their programs. Government officials and NGOs need staffers with the skills and knowledge to produce clear, accurate and powerful content to explain the effects of climate change and the need to act quickly to arrest its dangers. It is difficult to imagine a field that is not already being affected by the realities of climate change.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the following 18 hours of minor requirements, students must satisfy all General Requirements for a Minor (page 49 of the Undergraduate Bulletin PDF) to be eligible to complete this minor.

Environmental Writing Required Course, 3 hours selected from:

Special Creative Writing Workshop (when topic is Environmental Writing) – WRIT 2304
Environmental Writing – WRIT 2316
Topics in Intermediate Creative Writing (when topic is Environmental Writing) – WRIT 3310

Moral Reasoning Required Course, 3 hours selected from:

PHIL 3312 Environmental Ethics – WRIT 3310
Topics in Social Justice and Critical Methodologies (when topic is Faith and Ecology) – RELS 2342

Social Justice in Practice Required Course, 3 hours selected from:

Social Movement Communication and Public Advocacy – COMM 3370
Social and Environmental Corporate Communication – COMM 4382
Theater for Social Change – THAR 2321
Topics in Visual Studies (when topic is Art, Social Practice and Activism) – VISU 2399

An additional 9 hours are selected from directed electives in visual arts, journalism, and literature or from the above areas of study. For current offerings and course descriptions, view and download the Undergraduate Bulletin (PDF).

For questions about the Environmental Humanities minor, contact your success coach or Sasha West, PhD, associate professor of Creative Writing, who coordinates the program: swest1@stedwards.edu. To declare the minor, fill out the “Student Curriculum Change Request” form on MyHilltop.

Our Faculty

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of English webpage.

Digital Storytelling and Content Creation

Program Snapshot

Program Type

Bachelor of Arts

Minor

School

Department

Visual Studies

Learn about all of our Accelerate Graduate Pathways.

Get Ready for an Exciting Job in a Creative Field

The Digital Storytelling and Content Creation major at St. Edward’s prepares you to shape, design and produce compelling interactive stories in demand by employers across sectors — and it’s fun.

This degree program sits at the intersection of content creation, technology and innovation. Professionals in the field conceive, plan and produce projects in diverse digital media platforms using cutting-edge techniques and skills. By blending interactivity, story structure and visual expression, students in this major explore the opportunities and challenges raised by transmedia approaches to content design and creation.

What will you learn?

You’ll gain expertise in conceiving, planning and producing digital stories for an array of audiences, purposes and employers. And you’ll acquire the cutting-edge skills and the deep understanding needed to deploy digital interactive content in a wide range of workplaces, from media startups, arts organizations and nonprofits to corporate public relations and marketing teams.

This 30-hour degree brings together knowledge and methods from different academic disciplines, preparing you for the highly collaborative teamwork required in today’s workplaces. Embedded in this degree is an embrace of diversity, equity and inclusion as central to producing content that helps inform and empower diverse communities.

Why earn your Digital Storytelling and Content Creation degree at St. Edward’s?

The skills you acquire in this major can lead to jobs in any industry that benefits from well-crafted digital storytelling and content. Whatever your career path, one thing is certain:&nbsThe advantages of your St. Edward’s education will prepare you to succeed. You’ll find opportunities in and outside the classroom to learn, give back and achieve your goals. And your mentors will support you every step of the way.

Build relationships with your professors

Learn in small classes taught by award-winning professors with years of real-world expertise. They’ll get to know you, help you identify and focus on your goals, and provide guidance and insight during and after your college years. They’ll leverage their experience — and connections — to help you build your network.

Join a vibrant, like-minded community

Connect with peers who share your passion for digital storytelling and content development. Get involved with student organizations on campus that allow you to apply your skills in various digital mediums, such as videos, animation, podcasts, webpages and social media content.

Reap the Rewards of Austin

Austin is one of the fastest-growing technology and entrepreneurship hubs in the U.S., and home to nearly 100 Fortune 500 firms. Our Austin partnerships and connections open doors to a dynamic business environment that’s ideal for internships and jobs in the digital media economy. What’s more, Austin’s growing film and gaming industries are home to prominent studios, many of which hire students from St. Edward’s as interns.

Who are ideal candidates for this degree?

The degree is open to all students and targeted to transfer students for two-year completion. Digital Storytelling and Content Creation courses are taught in the classroom and some courses are taught online to allow for maximum schedule flexibility. St. Edward's accepts AAS degree courses in Visual Design, Graphic Media Production and Film and Emerging Media specializations for elective credit towards the Digital Storytelling and Content Creation degree.

Worried about cost? St. Edward's offers transfer students an average award of $29,066. Check out this financial aid and scholarship information for transfers and part-time students, and connect with a financial counselor to learn how we can help.

For questions about the program, contact Program Director Jena Heath, professor of Journalism and Digital Media, and associate dean, School of Arts and Humanities. The Digital Storytelling and Content Creation major is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Department of Visual Studies.

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A Flexible Degree Program

The Digital Storytelling and Content Creation program is open to all students. Courses are taught through a blend of in-person and online formats to allow for maximum schedule flexibility

Traditional undergraduate students can easily major in Digital Storytelling and Content Creation with a double-major, minor or double-minor in a related or complementary field such as Animation, Communication, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Digital Media Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, User Experience Design, Video Game Development, or Writing and Rhetoric.

Transfer students who enter with an associate’s degree can graduate in two years. If you’ve taken the Texas Common Core, you’ll be able to finish in three. Some courses within the program are offered online to allow you greater flexibility in balancing academics, work and family responsibilities.

Degree Plan

Major Requirements:
The Digital Storytelling and Content Creation degree requires 30 hours of major coursework.

General Education Requirements:
All majors require 44 hours of general education that students complete over four years, in addition to their major courses.

View and download the full degree plan for the Digital Storytelling and Content Creation major (PDF). View the Transfer Advising Guides for Digital Storytelling and Content Creation.

Student Organizations and Campus Resources

Get involved with student organizations that give you the opportunity to apply your storytelling and content development skills in a cross section of digital mediums.

Hilltop Views, the student news site, published both digitally and in print. Student journalists report news from the campus and greater Austin community. You can get involved as early as your freshman year as a writer, editor, photographer, videographer or designer.
The Command G graphic design group furthers skills through studio tours, museum visits, lecture series, workshops, screen printing and risograph workshops.
Topper Radio is the student-run radio station.
Topper Studios is the digital media club. Members are involved in creating podcasts, YouTube channels, short films, music videos and comedy sketches, and helping their fellow students produce digital content. Students in Topper Studios also frequently make promotional videos for other clubs at St. Edward’s.
The Digital Media Center in the Munday Library is a resource for creating your own content and learning new skills. Here, you can produce and edit videos, podcasts and visual design projects with the help of your fellow students. The lab is equipped with top-of-the-line computers running the latest software including the Adobe Creative Suite. It also has a group editing/podcasting studio, a green screen room and a “whisper room” used for voiceovers. If you are skilled at software, hardware repair, graphic design or video editing, you can apply to work in the lab as a digital media specialist.

Join the Arts and Humanities Digital Storytelling team as a paid intern and earn course credit, too.

You’ll work with faculty mentors to connect with internships at a range of off-campus workplaces. Tech start-ups, large companies, newsrooms and PR/Marketing firms, nonprofits and the Austin Film Festival all seek qualified digital storytellers and content creators.

Professionals in the film and news industry, among others, serve as guest speakers and instructors and help connect students with opportunities off campus.

Any student at St. Edward’s may minor in Digital Storytelling and Content Creation. The minor provides a broad-based introduction to the discipline of digital storytelling as well as an opportunity for students to explore — in more depth — a specific concentration.

Students who wish to earn a Digital Storytelling and Content Creation minor must take the following required coursework, totaling 18 hours, plus one 3-hour elective course.

Required Courses: (15 required hours + 1 elective = 18 hours)

Introduction to Digital Storytelling and Content Creation – DSCC 1301
Visual Studies 1 – VISU 1311
Digital Media Production and Design – JOUR 3314
Interactive Storytelling – VGAM 3328
Collaboration in the Digital Workplace – DSCC 4331

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Visual Studies webpage.

St. Edward's graduates in cap and gown show off their diplomas

Earn Two Degrees in Five Years

With our Accelerated Graduate Pathways, you can complete your BA in Digital Storytelling and Content Creation and master’s degree in Digital Marketing and Analytics in as little as five years, saving time and money. See details and requirements.

Digital Storytelling and Content Creation to MS in Digital Marketing and Analytics

Success coaches and academic advisors guide you through undergraduate and graduate courses to maximize benefits.

Management

Program Snapshot

Program Type

Bachelor of Business Administration

Minor

School

Department

Management

View and download the full degree plan for our Management major (PDF).

Become a Mission-Driven, Results-Oriented Leader

As a Management major at St. Edward’s, you’ll learn how to manage people and processes in different work settings.

You’ll gain a solid foundation in essential business concepts such as accounting, finance, marketing and economics. Through your classes and hands-on experiences, you’ll develop the problem-solving skills and collaborative instincts that are the hallmarks of a good leader. And you’ll learn how to create healthy work relationships and positive environments where employees (and organizations) flourish.

Why earn your Management degree at St. Edward’s?

Majoring in Management can lead to a career in virtually any industry — from marketing, sales or human resources to nonprofit leadership, government or finance. Whatever your path, one thing is certain: The advantages of your St. Edward’s education will prepare you to succeed. You’ll find opportunities in and outside the classroom to learn, give back and achieve your goals. And your mentors will support you every step of the way.

Build relationships with your professors

Learn in small classes taught by award-winning professors with a wealth of expertise in business management. They’ll get to know you, help you identify and focus on your goals, and provide guidance and insight during and after your college years. They’ll leverage their experience — and connections — to help you build your network.

Join a vibrant, like-minded community

Connect with students who, like you, aim to make their mark in the business world. Get involved in student organizations that support up-and-coming management experts. Attend panel discussions, meet business professionals, learn leadership skills, and take part in volunteer activities that give back to the community.

Reap the Rewards of Austin

Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities and economies in the U.S. and is home to nearly 100 Fortune 500 firms. Austin’s dynamic business environment offers a wealth of internships and jobs in business management. Take advantage of the partnerships between The Bill Munday School of Business and Austin entities like Capital Factory and Impact Hub Austin that will help expand your network.

What do our graduates do?

Management majors go on to a variety of careers and graduate schools from St. Edward’s. Here’s a sample.

Enterprise Development Specialist at Canonical Ltd.
Associate at Austin-based venture-capitalism firm Falkon Ventures
Assistant General Manager (leading a team of 85) for Marriott International
Business Development Manager for Axiom
Team Lead for Indeed
Founder of a delivery startup

Explore More Details About the BBA in Management

Degree Plan

Major Requirements:
The BBA in Management requires 63 hours of major coursework.

General Education Requirements:
All majors require 44 hours of general education that students complete over four years, in addition to their major courses.

A few examples of the Management courses students take:

Human Resources Management – Learn the basic functions of personnel administration, including job analysis, training, recruitment, selection, employment testing, compensation management and performance appraisal.
International Management – Examine issues related to managing global business, including how different cultures inform business operations, and learn strategies for effective communication and ethical conflict resolution.
Problem-Solving and Decision Making – Understand a problem-solving process for managing teams, making decisions, resolving conflicts, communicating with stakeholders and implementing plans.

As a Management major, you’ll expand your skills through hands-on projects and partnerships with the Austin community.

Experiential Education

In the Organizational Behavior and Leading Teams course, students work in teams to analyze an organization, seeing organizational behavior come alive. Students recently worked with Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, a wilderness resort in Michigan, and with Austin businesses and nonprofits.

In the Social Responsibility of Business course, you’ll participate in a service activity in the community and write a paper about the experience. You’ll also work in a team to create a new product or service for a company that will meet a social need for an underserved community.

Student Organizations

Delta Mu Delta is the national honor society in business administration.

Delta Sigma Pi is the coed business fraternity that is both a professional and social club. In recent semesters members have attended a panel presentation about digital marketing and a talk about real estate investment careers; traveled to a leadership conference in Kansas City, networked at a happy hour with alumni; and made sandwiches for people living on the street.

The Bill Munday School of Business has partnerships with Austin organizations that will immerse you in the city’s exciting startup culture:

Capital Factory is an incubator, coworking space and event center for all things entrepreneurial.
Austin Startup Crawl is a showcase of technology and entrepreneurship at multiple downtown locations during the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals.
Impact Hub Austin is part of a global network of impact innovation incubators, accelerators, coworking spaces and nonprofit organizations that offers programs blending business and social good.

In addition, Management students have completed the following internships:

Enterprise Rental Car management internship
Human resources internship at Oasis Advantage
Community resource internship for National Alliance on Mental Illness – Central Texas
LIVESTRONG Foundation human resources internship
Triple 8 Management artist management internship

And internships at these organizations:

The Alhambra-U.S. Chamber, located in Austin, promotes the development of international connections for educational, diplomatic and business projects
City of Austin
Pearl Events Austin, which specializes in weddings and social and corporate functions
OpenStack Foundation
Michael McCaul for Congress campaign
Casa Maria Mexican Restaurant
Austin Parks Foundation
Texas Governor’s Commission for Women

Students from any major at St. Edward's University can minor in Management to gain skills in organizational leadership and effective decision-making.

Required Courses:

Introduction to Business – BUSI 1301
Human Resources Management – MGMT 3332
International Management – MGMT 3338
Problem Solving and Decision Making – MGMT 4343

Electives (Choose 2):

Social Responsibility of Business – BUSI 3328
Business Communication – BUSI 3330
Organizational Behavior / Leading Teams and Organizations – MGMT 3334
Social Enterprise – MGMT 3322
The Art and Science of Negotiation – MGMT 3324
Project Management – MGMT 3326
Special Topics in Management – MGMT 3399
Introduction to Entrepreneurship – ENTR 2301

Total Hours: 18

For Bill Munday School of Business majors who minor in Management, only BUSI 1301 (Introduction to Business) can count for both the major and the minor.

Are you a current student? Contact your advisor for next steps in declaring your major or minor.

Our Management faculty are active in the business community. They are involved with professional organizations, such as the Academy of Management, American Production and Inventory Control Society, American Society for Quality, Association for Business Communication, Institute for Supply Management, and Project Management Institute.

Their research has been published in the Journal of Management, Academy of Management Review, International Journal of Business Communication, and Business and Professional Ethics Journal.

“I believe students learn the most when actively engaged with the course content. They can then relate theories and concepts to phenomena that interest them. I motivate students to reason logically, and together, we create an intellectual atmosphere of discussing, sharing and learning.”
– Mary Dunn, PhD, Chair of the Department of Management; Associate Professor of Management

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Management webpage.

Earn Two Degrees in Five Years

With our Accelerated Graduate Pathways, you can complete your BBA in Management and one of four master’s degrees in as little as five years, saving time and money. See details and requirements.

Success coaches and academic advisors guide you through undergraduate and graduate courses to maximize benefits.

Learn about all of our Accelerate Graduate Pathways.

The Bill Munday School of Business is accredited by AACSB International. Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators and businesses worldwide.

International Business

Program Snapshot

Program Type

Bachelor of Business Administration

Minor

School

Department

Management

View and download the full degree plan for our International Business major (PDF).

Aim for a Career with Global Impact

A degree in International Business from St. Edward’s prepares you to collaborate across cultures, customs, time zones and languages to achieve your goals.

You’ll get a well-rounded business education with courses like accounting, finance, marketing, business law and macroeconomics — and you’ll learn the nuances of management, marketing and trade in an international environment. Specialize in the politics and government of Latin America, Asia or Europe, and study abroad to develop language fluency so you can communicate across cultures. You’ll develop a deep understanding of corporate social responsibility and learn how business can make a difference.

Why earn your International Business degree at St. Edward’s?

Whether you dream of working for a multinational company or international government — or any career that requires a global mindset and business acumen, one thing is certain: The advantages of your St. Edward’s education will prepare you to succeed. You’ll find opportunities in and outside the classroom to learn, give back and achieve your goals. And your mentors will support you every step of the way.

Build relationships with your professors

Learn in small classes taught by award-winning professors with a wealth of expertise in international business. They’ll get to know you, help you identify and focus on your goals, and provide guidance and insight during and after your college years. They’ll leverage their experience — and connections — to help you build your network.

Expand your worldview and network

What better way to gain a global perspective on how business works than to study or intern abroad? You’ll have every opportunity at St. Edward’s. Our study abroad programs span five continents and 30+ countries. Sharpen your language skills, immerse yourself in a new culture and engage in the international community.

A skyline view of downtown Austin, Texas.

Reap the Rewards of Austin

Austin is a prime destination for international businesses and foreign investors who are attracted to the city’s skilled and culturally diverse labor force, innovation mindset, and technology scene. Our Austin location, partnerships and connections give you access to a dynamic business environment where internships and career paths are plentiful.

What do our graduates do?

International Business majors go on to a variety of careers and graduate schools from St. Edward’s. Here’s a sample.

Economic Development Specialist for the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Business Development Representative for Tableau Software
Product Specialist for HomeAway
Market Research Associate for Accruent, an Austin-based software company
Strategic Alliances Coordinator for First Book, a nonprofit organization that supports access to quality education for all children
Law students at Loyola New Orleans College of Law and Texas A&M University School of Law

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Degree Plan

Major Requirements:
The BBA in International Business requires 63-64 hours of major coursework.

General Education Requirements:
All majors require 44 hours of general education that students complete over four years, in addition to their major courses.

A few examples of the International Business courses students take:

International Management – Examine the scope of managing organizations in an integrated and interdependent global economy, including markets, production, services, sourcing and intellectual capital.
International Trade and Finance – Study the theories of trade, the international monetary system, and the financing of international trade and economic development — with issues unique to multinational business.
International Marketing – Explore the impact of foreign competition in domestic markets and the challenges of penetrating foreign markets. Readings, case studies, and individual and group assignments are used.

As an International Business major, you’ll have the chance to study or intern abroad, applying your language skills and learning how business works in an international context. Closer to home, you’ll take classes that engage you with active learning, and you’ll have the opportunity to intern at a global organization based in Austin.

Experiential Education

Study Abroad

Immerse yourself in a new culture and language, and learn how business works from an international perspective by studying or interning abroad. Choose from among 18 university exchange partners and other study abroad programs offered at St. Edward’s — opportunities that span five continents and 30+ countries. Find out more about our study abroad programs.

Internships

Take on an internship abroad or with a transnational organization based in the United States. In addition, International Business majors recently have completed internships at these organizations:

Office of Congressman Lloyd Doggett
SailPoint Technologies
Walt Disney World Resort
Aesthetic Medical Educators Training
Yardbird Outside, an Austin-area company that makes outdoor-living products for kids and families
Marketing communications for Visit Austin, the city’s convention and visitors’ bureau
Seasoned.co, a company that matches job seekers and employers in the service industry

The Bill Munday School of Business has partnerships with Austin organizations that will engage you in the city’s exciting startup culture:

Capital Factory,= is an incubator, coworking space and event center for all things entrepreneurial.
Austin Startup Crawl is a showcase of technology and entrepreneurship at multiple downtown locations during the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals.
Impact Hub Austin is part of a global network of impact innovation incubators, accelerators, coworking spaces and nonprofit organizations that offers programs blending business and social good.

Student Organizations

Delta Sigma Pi is the coed business fraternity that is both a professional and social club. In recent semesters members have attended a panel presentation about digital marketing and a talk about real estate investment careers; traveled to a leadership conference in Kansas City; networked at a happy hour with alumni; and made sandwiches for people living on the street.

Develop your startup ideas with the help of a professional mentor and practice pitching them at 3-Day Startup, the iChallenge Pitch Competition and the Business Plan Pitch Competition.

Students who complete the International Business minor are better equipped to understand facets of the global economy and apply a global perspective to their field of interest.

Required Courses:

International Management – IBUS 3338
International Trade and Finance – IBUS 3336
OR
International Finance – IBUS 4346
Special Topics (can be repeated) – IBUS 3399
International Marketing – IBUS 4341
International Business Administration – IBUS 4380

Up to 9 hours of the minor can be completed at international institutions.

Total Hours: 18

Are you a current student? Contact your advisor for next steps in declaring your major or minor.

Our International Business faculty members help students understand global business operations. With a focus on culture and corporate social responsibility, faculty teach key concepts in the context of real-world scenarios. Through assignments, case studies and even study abroad opportunities, students engage in hands-on learning and global projects.

“Knowledge and training in international business are increasingly important for students who want to work abroad or work for U.S. organizations with a global presence. Our International Business major gives students the cultural fluency, adaptability and flexibility they need to navigate global business demands and provides opportunities for study abroad, internships abroad and foreign language proficiency.”

– Lorelei Ortiz, PhD, Associate Dean; Professor of Business Communication

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Management webpage.

Earn Two Degrees in Five Years

With our Accelerated Graduate Pathways, you can complete your BBA in International Business and one of four master’s degrees in as little as five years, saving time and money. See details and requirements.

Success coaches and academic advisors guide you through undergraduate and graduate courses to maximize benefits.

Learn about all of our Accelerate Graduate Pathways.

Finance

Program Snapshot

Program Type

Bachelor of Business Administration

Minor

School

Accounting, Economics, Finance

Department

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Launch Your Career in Banking, Investment or Business

As a Finance major at St. Edward’s, you’ll learn every aspect of finance — from corporate finance and investments to global and capital markets to ethical decision-making and critical thinking.

You’ll analyze financial decisions through a social justice lens and explore their wider impact. Study with professors who have years of industry experience and connections and will walk you through case studies taken straight from the financial news. Then, apply what you've learned and contribute to an organization’s success in an internship. You'll graduate ready to hit the ground running as a financial analyst, personal financial advisor, insurance underwriter or other professional in a field that continues to grow.

Why earn your Finance degree at St. Edward’s?

Whether you dream of working on Wall Street or with a local company that invests in low-income women entrepreneurs, one thing is certain: The advantages of your St. Edward’s education will prepare you to succeed. You’ll find opportunities in and outside the classroom to learn, give back and achieve your goals. And your mentors will support you every step of the way.

Build relationships with your professors

Learn in small classes taught by award-winning professors with a wealth of expertise in the field. They’ll get to know you, help you identify and focus on your goals, and provide guidance and insight during and after your college years. They’ll leverage their experience — and connections — to help you build your network.

Join a vibrant, like-minded community

Get involved in student organizations like the Financial Management Association, and connect with fellow students and local professionals who share your passion for finance. Take advantage of networking events, visiting speakers and opportunities to grow your decision-making and leadership skills.

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Reap the Rewards of Austin

Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities and economies in the U.S. and home to nearly 100 Fortune 500 firms. Our Austin location, partnerships and connections allow you to immerse yourself in a dynamic business environment where internships and career paths in finance are plentiful.

What do our graduates do?

Finance majors go on to a variety of careers and graduate schools from St. Edward’s. Here’s a sample.

Brand Strategist, Google’s Unskippable Lab
Financial Analyst, Goldman Sachs
Venture Associate at Newchip, the leading investment marketplace for startups and private equity
Managing Partner at a real estate private equity firm
UX Researcher at JUST Community LLC
Revenue Analyst for the Walt Disney Company
Research Associate at Columbia Pacific Wealth Management

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Degree Plan

Major Requirements:
The BBA in Finance requires 66–67 hours of major coursework.

General Education Requirements:
All majors require 44 hours of general education that students complete over four years, in addition to their major courses.

A few examples of the Finance courses students take:

Intermediate Financial Management – Study corporate finance theories and examine how they apply to corporate decisions in the areas of capital structure, working capital, corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and more.
Investment Principles and Analysis – Analyze investment vehicles and consider investment decisions in the context of risk-return analysis. Discuss security market operation and portfolio management.
Financial Institutions and Markets – Develop an understanding of money and capital markets; the flow of funds in the economy; the role of credit; the term structure of interest rates; risk management; regulation and deregulation; and financial crises.
Special Topics in Finance: Student Managed Investment Fund – The Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) course offers finance majors a unique, hands-on experience in managing a real investment portfolio. Students will take on the roles of fund managers and analysts making investment recommendations intended to achieve long-term growth. This course covers the essential principles of portfolio management, financial analysis, and investment strategies. Additionally, the course considers ethical aspects in investing. Throughout the semester, students will work collaboratively in teams, present their investment recommendations to an advisory board, and provide regular performance reports. The course is designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing students for careers in finance, investment management, and related fields.

Finance students gain relevant work experience in internships and local, national and even international organizations during their time at St. Edward’s. Many serve as campus and community leaders, obtaining the skills they need to advance in their careers post-graduation.

Internships

Finance students make huge contributions at their respective internship sites. They assist with data mining and mapping, analyze financial data, and develop predictive metrics. They put complex financial concepts to practice, such as modern portfolio theory, portfolio development and investor behavior. These experiences prepare them for both the job search and graduate school. Our students have interned at BBVA Compass, Merrill Lynch, Chase, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kestra Financial, Tech Ranch and NXP Semiconductors, to name a few.

Financial Management Association International (FMA)

Student organizations, like the FMA, offer Finance students the opportunity to connect with local professionals. In addition to hosting speaker series and other events, the FMA sponsors the FMA National Honor Society, the only international honor that specifically recognizes the achievement of Finance majors and demonstrates their expertise in areas such as financial economics and decision-making.

S.E.R.V.E.

Service is at the heart of the St. Edward’s University community, and the S.E.R.V.E. program exemplifies how dedicated students, faculty and staff are committed to making a difference. Finance major Amanda Rodriguez ’19 gained experience as one of five student coordinators who help plan monthly S.E.R.V.E. 1 Day events, which can include gardening, painting and other one-time tasks.

Finance students are encouraged to set a goal of obtaining a professional certification after graduation. Such certifications can further establish their credibility and expertise in an area of specialty. These can include:

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – This credential has become the most respected and recognized investment designation in the world.
Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) – This certificate program is for those who want to develop advanced, globally relevant, practice-based investment performance and risk evaluation skills.

Our distinguished faculty members are scholar-practitioners with years of industry experience in their areas of expertise. They are actively engaged in their fields, and many have close ties with Austin-area businesses. This helps expose students to real-world business situations and connects them to valuable opportunities for learning and growth.

“My two main objectives are to teach students skills they need to be successful in their personal and professional lives, and to teach them how to think critically and analytically.”
– Camelia Rotaru, PhD, Chair, Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance; Professor of Finance

View a list of our faculty members and their contact information on the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance webpage.

Earn Two Degrees in Five Years

With our Accelerated Graduate Pathways, you can complete your BBA in Finance and one of four master’s degrees in as little as five years, saving time and money. See details and requirements.

Success coaches and academic advisors guide you through undergraduate and graduate courses to maximize benefits.

Learn about all of our Accelerate Graduate Pathways.

Entrepreneurship

Program Snapshot

Program Type

Bachelor of Business Administration

Minor

School

Department

Management