The minor in general business is for nonbusiness majors and requires a minimum of 18 credits. Students must attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in these courses.
It is suggested that students take the foundation courses first.
ACCT 202 and ECON 203 are the recommended courses. If a student wishes to become a business major, ACCT 202 cannot be applied to the business program. ECON 203 with a minimum grade of B can be applied to the business program. Also note that students may receive credit for only two of the following three courses: ECON 203, ECON 210 or ECON 211.
FIRE 311 has the following prerequisites: BUSN 212 or MATH 200; and ACCT 203 or ACCT 202 (for nonbusiness majors).
All students entering 300- and 400-level business and economics courses are expected to have competency in computer-based word processing and spreadsheet skills.
Students who would like to apply transfer credits toward the general business minor will be limited to no more than one-half the total required number of credits.
Course requirements for minor in general business
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation courses | ||
| Select one of the following accounting courses: | 3 | |
| Accounting for Non-business Majors | ||
| Introduction to Financial Reporting | ||
| Introduction to Managerial Accounting | ||
| Fundamentals of Accounting | ||
| Select one of the following economics courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Economics | ||
| The Economics of Product Development and Markets | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Finance/insurance elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Personal Financial Planning | ||
| Principles of Real Estate | ||
| Risk Management and Insurance | ||
| Financial Management | ||
| General business electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Legal Environment of Business | ||
| Principles of Consulting | ||
| International Consulting Practicum | ||
| Business Information Systems | ||
| Managing People in Organizations | ||
| Leadership | ||
| Survey of Entrepreneurship | ||
| Marketing Principles | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |