Business Honors Program

Meehan School of Business

Lead with Purpose. Impact the World.

Join a select cohort of students who will shape the future of business through ethical leadership, global perspective and real-world experience. Your journey to becoming a business leader who makes a difference starts here.

Your Impact Begins Here

At the Leo J. Meehan School of Business, we believe business leaders have the power—and responsibility—to create positive change. Our Business Honors Program prepares you to lead with integrity in a global economy.

Program Highlights

  • 25-Student Cohort: Build lifelong connections with highly motivated peers who share your vision for ethical business leadership
  • 100% Participation in Study Abroad: Every Honors student experiences international business firsthand during a transformative semester in Ireland
  • Lasting Impact: Join alumni who are transforming industries and communities through principled leadership

Four-Year Journey to Leadership

Begin your journey with honors Management and Microeconomics courses. Build strong relationships with your cohort while developing critical thinking skills that will serve you throughout your career. Engage with your community in team-building and volunteer opportunities.

Courses:

  • Fall: Management 101 (Honors Section)
  • Spring: Microeconomics (Honors Section)

Prepare for and embark on your semester at University of Limerick, Ireland. Experience European business culture, expand your worldview, and discover how business practices vary across cultures.

Courses:

  • Fall: Study Abroad Preparation Seminar
  • Spring: Study Abroad at University of Limerick
    • Select from a variety of courses offered by the Kemmy School of Business
    • Site visits to local businesses and cultural immersion experiences

Explore the intersection of business and ethics. Learn to navigate complex moral challenges and develop the principled decision-making skills essential for responsible leadership.

Course:

  • Business Ethics (Honors Section)

Apply everything you've learned in a comprehensive consulting project. Work with real organizations to solve actual business challenges while preparing to launch your career.

Course:

  • Policy & Strategy Capstone (Honors Section)

What Sets Our Program Apart

A Community of Purpose

You won't just earn a degree — you'll join a close-knit community of future leaders committed to using business as a force for good. Our cohort model ensures you're supported, challenged and inspired by peers who share your ambitions.

Global Experience, Guaranteed

Every student spends a semester at University of Limerick Kemmy School of Business, one of Ireland's leading business schools. This isn't just study abroad—it's an immersion in international business that will reshape how you see the world.

Ethics at the Core

In keeping with our Holy Cross tradition, we prepare leaders who understand that success isn't just measured in profits. You'll learn to balance business objectives with social responsibility and human dignity.

Real Consulting, Real Impact

Work directly with organizations on actual business challenges. By graduation, you'll have a portfolio of real-world experience that sets you apart in the job market.

Mentorship That Matters

Learn from faculty who are invested in your success, alumni who've walked this path, and business leaders who share our commitment to ethical leadership.

Program Benefits

  • Small Cohort Experience: Progress through your business education with the same group of 25 ambitious peers
  • Guaranteed Study Abroad: Spend spring semester of sophomore year in Ireland
  • Honors Coursework: Engage in deeper analysis and more ambitious projects with faculty dedicated to preparing you for success
  • Professional Development: Access exclusive networking events, career coaching, and alumni mentorship
  • Flexible Major Options: Pursue any major in the Meehan School of Business while completing the honors curriculum
  • Real-World Projects: Build your portfolio through consulting experiences with actual organizations

Admission Requirements

The Business Honors Program seeks students who demonstrate:

  • Strong academic achievement
  • Leadership potential
  • Commitment to ethical business practices
  • Interest in global business perspectives
  • Desire to make a positive impact through business

Application Information

Required Materials:

  • Completed application to Stonehill College
  • Supplemental Business Honors Program essay
  • Letter of recommendation (in addition to standard requirements)
  • Interview with program faculty (by invitation)

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