Majors and Minors

3-2 Cooperative Program in Engineering

This five-year accelerated program is a partnership with Columbia University and Case Western Reserve University. It allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree at Fordham in one of several STEM fields, including mathematics, chemistry, computer science, and physics, followed by a second bachelor’s degree in one of 15 applied science or engineering fields at Columbia or Case Western.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on experience working in research labs, and graduate with two degrees that help prepare you for a career in a variety of engineering fields, from mechanical to electrical and beyond.

Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs

Earn a master’s degree in only one year of study beyond the bachelor’s degree. Or earn a law degree in only two years. Through our accelerated dual-degree programs, you can continue your studies seamlessly through Fordham’s graduate schools of arts and sciences, business, education, law, and social service.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill, Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Accounting

Accounting isn’t just for CPAs. It can help you succeed in any number of professions, from finance and marketing to human resources, government service, and law. And Fordham offers multiple ways for you to study it: You could combine technology and accounting skills in our accounting information systems program, for example, or prepare for the CPA exam through our five-year public accountancy program. Learn more about all of the ways to explore this versatile field.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Accounting Information Systems

Our accounting information systems major combines a business education with technology training, giving students a solid base in accounting principles and the tools to understand—and apply—the latest in information technology.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You’ll put your lessons into practice through internship opportunities in New York City, from local tech startups to Wall Street to Big Four accounting firms Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC.

African & African American Studies

African & African American studies draws on sociology, economics, and more to explore civil rights movements, forced and voluntary migrations, racial disparities in health care and criminal justice, African American identity in the arts, and more.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll join one of oldest academic departments in the U.S. devoted to exploring the breadth and depth of the African diaspora experience. Our Bronx African American History Project gives students an opportunity to document local history and bring it to life.

Alternative Investments

Gabelli School of Business students have the option to pursue a secondary concentration in alternative investments. Coursework in this sub-area of finance covers private equity, venture capital, hard assets, commodities, real estate investment management, and hedge fund investing.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » This secondary concentration prepares students to enter growth fields within the world of finance and diversify their expertise in ways that make them attractive candidates to employers.

American Studies

American studies majors examine the people, cultures, ideas, and institutions that make up the United States—its searing tensions, profound complexity, and global influence.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll study with diverse faculty and students from across the University. And you’ll have the opportunity to work on our oral history programs and with our many partner organizations, including the New-York Historical Society.

Anthropology

Our anthropology major integrates the sciences and humanities to give students a global perspective on the origin and development of human societies, and on our species’ past and contemporary problems.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll have the opportunity to pursue a variety of internships in NYC, and anthropology’s interdisciplinary nature allows it to work well as a double major or minor with one of Fordham’s 70-plus areas of study in the humanities, business, and STEM.

Applied Accounting and Finance

This integrated major allows students to get a solid knowledge of accounting fundamentals and demystify the complexities of financial markets.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » NYC internships will be a key part of your experience at the Gabelli School, with opportunities on Wall Street and at Big Four accounting firms, like Deloitte and PwC, setting you up for a career in the industry.

Arabic

Arabic minors study one of the fastest-growing languages in the world, setting them up for success in fields such as international diplomacy, business, and intelligence.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll also learn about Arabic culture and have access to Arabic companies, nonprofits, and organizations based in our global hometown of New York City.

Art History

Art history majors study great art from around the world and learn how artists were inspired by and grappled with the historical, political, and intellectual challenges of their day through their work.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » New York City is at the center of our art history major. Through gallery visits, museum exhibitions, and exclusive internships, you’ll get the tools to sketch out a creative career.

Asian American Studies

The Asian American studies minor is an interdisciplinary course of study that seeks to engage you in critical themes related to Asian and Asian Americans, including race, gender, sexuality, capital, and empire. At a time when discrimination against Asian Americans has been on the rise, you’ll learn how to communicate your knowledge effectively to help empower Asian American and Asian diasporic communities and promote the cause of social justice.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll put your lessons into action across New York City through partnerships and events with Asian American community organizations and cultural institutions, including the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, the Museum of Chinese in America, and Fordham Law School’s Center on Asian Americans and the Law.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry majors examine the chemical processes at the foundation of all life—from the structure and function of biological molecules to the metabolic pathways and their clinical implications in diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on laboratory experience and conduct advanced research with faculty mentors that will help prepare you for graduate work and careers in the growing biotech industry, medical fields, or pharmacology.

Bioethics

Medical and scientific advances often bring moral and ethical challenges. That’s why our bioethics minors learn how to apply the insights of ethics directly to these dilemmas.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » Our Center for Ethics Education will introduce you to critical moral questions and help you make informed ethical decisions on issues related to individual, public, and global health and health care policy.

Bioinformatics

By combining computer science and natural science, bioinformatics minors dive deep into the study of the human genome and the genomes of plants and animals to make discoveries that advance human health.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll work closely with faculty to understand data mining, genomics, cell biology, and more—conducting hands-on experiments in genetics, for example, and using statistical software to make sense of huge amounts of raw molecular data.

Biological Sciences

Biological sciences majors will gain an understanding of life at the cellular, molecular, organismal, and ecological levels—in the classroom, in labs, and in the field.

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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll have the opportunity to work with our NYC partners, including the Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society and Montefiore Health System, and explore society’s impact on the natural world at the Calder Center, our 113-acre biological field station in Armonk, New York.

Business Administration

Business administration majors gain a broad base of business understanding and knowledge that they can apply to specific fields, like entrepreneurship, social innovation, finance, and more.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You’ll not only benefit from our connections to NYC internships, but you’ll also be able to gain hands-on experience through the Student Managed Investment Fund, making investment decisions while managing $2 million of Fordham’s endowment in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, and alternative assets.

Business Economics

Business economics ensures that students have a strong handle on the forces that push, pull, and shape the economies of the United States and other nations.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You’ll integrate academic work with practical applications. World-class internships at top companies are just a subway ride away. Take your coursework global with a study abroad program. Fordham has connections with more than 150 programs in universities all over the world, including Germany, China, Turkey, Argentina, and the Gabelli London satellite campus.

Business Law and Ethics

Students explore complex questions about ethical business conduct, the underlying purpose of business, and whether businesses have an obligation to go beyond making a profit.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You’ll combine coursework with the resources of our Responsible Business Center, which aims to help businesses find concrete ways to take action to address social needs. And you’ll get a well-rounded Jesuit education that helps you think critically, analytically, and ethically about society’s challenges and opportunities.

Business of Healthcare

The healthcare sector is one of the fastest-growing areas of the global economy. By integrating healthcare into your coursework, you be positioned for jobs in corporate human resources departments, hospitals, clinics, government planning and regulatory agencies, health maintenance organizations, hospital associations, consulting firms, computer vendors, health insurance companies, and hospital equipment and supplies manufacturers.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You'll gain business skills you can use to empower doctors and patients—or apply outside the healthcare world to lead in any other business niche.

Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of matter—its properties, structures, and changes. Our program is designed to give students an understanding of its five main areas: organic, physical, analytical, inorganic, and biochemical.

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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll conduct hands-on research in everything from drug discovery to environmental remediation, and have the opportunity to work closely with faculty to present your work and publish it in academic journals.

Chinese Studies

The Chinese studies major is an individualized, interdisciplinary program with a dual focus on language and culture. It looks at China—and its culture—both as a vital part of the world today and one of the longest continuing civilizations of human history.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll receive training in reading and speaking Mandarin Chinese and partner with NYC institutions, the Museum of Chinese in America, and Fordham’s own Center on Asian Americans and the Law.

Classical Civilization

Classical civilization majors explore ideas born in ancient Greece and Rome and examine how they have helped shape human history.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll have the opportunity to examine ancient artifacts up close through our Museum of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Art—and our rich study abroad program can help you see and understand layers of history in places like Rome and Greece.

Classical Languages

Our classical languages major delves into Greek and Roman literature, history, mythology, art, philosophy, religion, and other areas—in Greek and Latin.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham College at Rose Hill

Choose Fordham because » You’ll have the opportunity to study abroad and see history come to life through more than 100 study abroad programs across 50 countries, in places like Rome, Greece, and more.

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