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Business Administration (Minor)

Undergraduate
  • Minor

About this Program

Prepare for in-demand careers in business and beyond.

Program Overview

As part of The George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business and Communication Arts, the business administration minor offers a strong foundation in economics, finance and marketing. Students acquire a well-rounded skill set in best practices for business, including coursework in management, accounting, investment, business law and market analysis.

Degrees Offered

  • Minor

Required Courses

  • ECON 206    Principles of Microeconomics
  • MGMT 205    Principles of Management: Introduction to Organizations
  • MGMT 281    Principles of Financial Accounting
  • MGMT 284    Principles of Managerial Accounting

Electives

Choose two of the following.

  • ECMG 303    Principles of Finance & Investment
  • MGMT 306    Principles of Marketing
  • MGMT 312    Analytical Methods of Management
  • MGMT 314    International Business
  • MGMT 454    Legal Environment of Business

Total credits: 18.0

What majors pair well with the business administration minor?

Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the business administration minor.

Computer Science

This combination prepares you to apply technical skills in a business environment, ideal for roles in tech entrepreneurship, product management and business analytics.

Environmental Science and Policy

A pairing with the business administration will provide students with insights on operating business with a eye toward environmental impacts and green business practices.

Spanish

Successful business relationships often depend on cultural awareness as much as technical knowledge. Together, they help students interact  more effectively in diverse workplaces.

Sustainability Studies

A pairing with the business administration minor will provide students with insights on operating businesses with a focus on sustainable operations and circular economics.

Program Contact

Anite Jose Headshot

Professor of Management

Phone
301-696-3691