Majors and Minors

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)

STEM

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.

Information Systems

Students learn how to use technology to solve today’s business problems, through a sophisticated understanding of business analytics, digital business innovation, and enterprise architecture.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

STEM

Choose Fordham because » Internships in New York City are at the heart of the Gabelli School experience, giving you the chance to put your lessons into practice at tech and finance leaders, like Google, Deloitte, and Microsoft.

Integrative Neuroscience

Our integrative neuroscience majors combine a variety of fields—biology, chemistry, psychology, computer science, physics, economics—to study the nervous system and engage in one of the most rapidly advancing STEM fields.

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

STEM

Choose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on experience in labs, learning how to use classification algorithms to assist with drug discovery, for example. And you’ll benefit from our connections with Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Digital Media and Technology

Gabelli Lincoln Center students can pursue a major in Digital Media and Technology, while Gabelli Rose Hill students choose a secondary concentration in Communications and Media Management or in Information Systems.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » You'll study, live, and work within striking distance of Silicon Alley. Our program positions you for internships at companies from Google to New York Times Digital to the Food Network.

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.

Fintech

The term “fintech” refers to a range of disruptive applications ranging from Bitcoin to high-speed trading to mobile banking. This three-course secondary concentration is ideal for students who have an interest in these areas and who sense the inherent value in the point where finance and information systems meet.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

Choose Fordham because » The Fordham Fintech Network provides out-of-class professional development opportunities and leadership positions.

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)

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

STEM

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

STEM

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

STEM, artificial intelligence, ai

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.

Computer Science

Our computer science major allows students to explore programming, bioinformatics, robotics, video game design, networking, cybersecurity, and more.

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

STEM, artificial intelligence, ai

Choose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in our Robotics and Computer Vision Laboratory and through Fordham’s Center for Cybersecurity, a hub for research, education, and training in one of the world’s fastest-growing fields.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity minors learn how to build and maintain a secure network, design and debug programs, encode data, and securely store information in this highly in-demand field.

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

STEM

Choose Fordham because » Recognized by the U.S. government as a national center of excellence in cyber defense education, the University—through its Center for Cybersecurity, long-standing partnership with the FBI, and master’s degree program—will help you learn from experts, and network with industry leaders.

Economics

Our economics majors explore theory, data, and practice to understand how businesses, governments, and people make sound—or risky—economic decisions.

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

STEM

Choose Fordham because » Our New York City location and industry connections will lead you to internship opportunities at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, JPMorganChase, Pfizer, IBM, and elsewhere.

Environmental Science

Environmental science majors study society’s impact on the natural world, investigating the complex intersection of physical, chemical, and biological sciences to understand—and advance solutions to—environmental problems.

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

sustainability, climate change, STEM

Choose Fordham because » You’ll receive a >strong>hands-on education in NYC, with fieldwork opportunities at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society, and Fordham’s own Calder Center, a 113-acre biological field station in Armonk, New York.

Environmental Studies

Our environmental studies major explores the crossroads of the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with an emphasis on stewardship, sustainable development, and environmental justice.

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

sustainability, climate change, STEM

Choose Fordham because » You’ll receive a hands-on education in NYC, with fieldwork opportunities at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society, and Fordham’s own Calder Center, a 113-acre biological field station in Armonk, New York.

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Math and Computer & Information Sciences

This interdisciplinary major is designed to help students harness the potential of emerging technology, including computational intelligence—and help create it.

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

STEM

Choose Fordham because » You’ll gain practical experience in multiple labs, including our Informatics and Data Mining Lab, Robotics and Computer Vision Lab, and Wireless Sensor Data Mining Lab.

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Math and Economics

Students gain a unique background in modern economic theory grounded in the mathematical principles to provide robust, technically sophisticated economic insights and analysis.

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

STEM

Choose Fordham because » You’ll earn a degree that stands out on job and graduate school applications, leading to careers in the Department of Commerce and at Geico, Morgan Stanley, and other industry leaders.

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

sustainability, climate change, STEM

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.

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

STEM

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.

Engineering Physics

Engineering physics majors learn to master the principles of matter and motion in the classroom and the lab, and specialize in areas including mechanical, biomedical, and electrical engineering.

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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill

sustainability, climate change, STEM

Choose Fordham because » Our students develop rocket engines, create dynamic sound systems, and explore biomedical engineering in partnership with faculty who are leaders in their fields.

General Science

Our general science majors build solid foundational knowledge across a range of fields including biology, chemistry, computer and information sciences, mathematics, and physics.

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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill

sustainability, climate change, STEM

Choose Fordham because » You’ll gain hands-on experience in our labs and by conducting research with our Bronx Science Consortium partners including the Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society and Montefiore Health System.

Physics

Physics majors learn how matter and energy interact—and how to apply that knowledge—through classes, lab work, research projects, and internships.

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College or School: Fordham College at Rose Hill

STEM

Choose Fordham because » You’ll join our explorations into applied optics, condensed matter physics, nanoelectronic device modeling, and other fields, including environmental programs like Project FRESH Air, which connects Fordham with NYC high schools to monitor air quality and understand its effects.

Natural Science

Our natural science majors study a range of fields, from biology and chemistry to genetics, immunology, physics, and physiology.

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College or School: Fordham College at Lincoln Center

sustainability, climate change, STEM, premed, pre-med, pre-health

Choose Fordham because » You’ll work closely with faculty on research projects in our labs and at other world-class institutions, such as the Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society, as you prepare for graduate school and a wide variety of careers in the life sciences.

Finance

Finance majors learn analytical techniques and gain an understanding of the economic environment influencing day-to-day and long-term financial decisions.

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College or School: Gabelli School of Business (Undergraduate)

STEM

Choose Fordham because » There’s no better place to study finance than in NYC, the capital of the financial world, and we can connect you with internship opportunities on Wall Street, with major investment banks, and financial industry leaders.

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