Business, Minor*
Program Status: Discontinued (No New Admissions)
This program is not accepting external or internal applications. Students currently enrolled or previously admitted should consult with an advisor regarding available options, including alternative programs and, where applicable, pathways to complete remaining requirements subject to applicable institutional requirements and approvals.
A business minor is available to all students except for those majoring in a discipline within the School of Business. The business minor provides non-business majors with preparation in business theory and application.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements: | 15 | |
| ACCT 251 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 115 | Money and Markets | 3 |
| FINC 220 | Foundations of Finance for Business and Life | 3 |
| MGMT 211 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKTG 231 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Select one elective from among the following: | 3 | |
| ACCT 253 | Quick Books | 3 |
| MGMT 235 | Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGMT 241 | Global Business | 3 |
| ECON 207 | Principles of Economics:Macro | 3 |
| FINC 370 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 225 | Business Enterprise Applications | 3 |
| MGMT 230 | Business Communications Essentials | 3 |
| MGMT 251 | Operations and Project Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| MKTG 331 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 332 | Integrated Marketing Communication | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 18 | |
Additional courses from the School of Business may be used to satisfy the requirement for an elective, subject to approval of a substitution request.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Business Minor, students will be able to:
- Identify ethical issues and understand the implications of social responsibility for sustainable business practices.
- Evaluate information and apply critical thinking skills to identify solutions and inform business decisions.
- Utilize technology, apply quantitative methods and interpret data to solve business problems.
- Integrate knowledge of core business concepts and collaborate productively as part of a team.
- Work effectively in a diverse environment and understand how global and cultural issues effect the organization and its stakeholders.
- Compose clear and concise forms of written communication to effectively convey ideas and information associated with business topics.
- Communicate business concepts effectively through oral presentation.