Girard School of Business

Minor in Business Administration

Students who major in education; liberal arts; or science and engineering have the opportunity to minor in business administration.

The business minor provides business knowledge, skills and tools that are attractive to potential employers.

Course Requirements

The business minor requires a student complete a minimum of 20 credits.

Required Courses

BUS 1100	Introduction to Business
BUS 2203	Accounting for Business
Plus a minimum of 12 additional credits (three courses) offered in the Girard School of Business. BUS 4850 Business Internship and a Directed Study in Business (listed under each concentration area with numbers 4800) cannot count towards these 12 additional credits.

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