Business, Minor

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.

Minor Requirements:15
ACCT 251Financial Accounting3
ECON 115Money and Markets3
FINC 220Foundations of Finance for Business and Life3
MGMT 211Principles of Management3
MKTG 231Principles of Marketing3
Select one elective from among the following:3
ACCT 253Quick Books3
MGMT 235Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business3
MGMT 241Global Business3
ECON 207Principles of Economics:Macro3
FINC 370Entrepreneurial Finance3
MGMT 225Business Enterprise Applications3
MGMT 230Business Communications Essentials3
MGMT 251Operations and Project Management Fundamentals3
MKTG 331Consumer Behavior3
MKTG 332Integrated Marketing Communication3
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:

  1. Identify ethical issues and understand the implications of social responsibility for sustainable business practices.
  2. Evaluate information and apply critical thinking skills to identify solutions and inform business decisions.
  3. Utilize technology, apply quantitative methods and interpret data to solve business problems.
  4. Integrate knowledge of core business concepts and collaborate productively as part of a team.
  5. Work effectively in a diverse environment and understand how global and cultural issues effect the organization and its stakeholders.
  6. Compose clear and concise forms of written communication to effectively convey ideas and information associated with business topics.
  7. Communicate business concepts effectively through oral presentation.