Minors for Business Students
About Minors for Business Students
For College of Business minors, all 9 credit hours of business courses must be taken in residence in the College of Business and Administration and must not already be counting toward the area of emphasis. If the 9 hours are not unique courses, then a student cannot earn a minor. Courses taken for the minor can count toward business electives and/or open electives.
Requirements: A minor GPA of 2.5 must be earned, and minor courses must have a C- grade or better. All attempts of minor courses will be calculated into the minor GPA. To be eligible to earn the business minor, business students must also earn their professional area of emphasis (2.0 overall CU GPA, 2.5 Business GPA, and 2.5 Area of Emphasis GPA).
Other Minor Options: Business students may minor in a second business area or may choose a minor through the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, or the College of Public Service (at least 18 credit hours). If a student is pursuing a “non-business” minor, 9 hours must be unique from courses already required for the business degree and the student must fulfill the specific minor degree requirements to earn the minor.
Program Coursework: For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.
Accounting Minor
Financial literacy is essential across industries and career paths. Gain foundational knowledge of accounting principles and learn how financial information supports business operations and decision-making.
Business Analytics Minor
Data plays a growing role in how organizations evaluate performance and plan for the future. Learn the fundamentals of data analysis and how analytical tools can support informed business decisions.
Entrepreneurship Minor
Entrepreneurial thinking is valuable in startups, nonprofits, and established organizations alike. Explore how to recognize opportunities, develop ideas, and apply innovation across a variety of business settings.
Finance Minor
An understanding of finance strengthens decision-making in nearly every profession. Learn core financial concepts related to markets, investments, and financial planning that support business and personal goals.
Human Resources Minor
Effective organizations depend on strong people practices and workplace management. Learn the basics of talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational policies that support workforce success.
Information Systems Minor
Technology supports nearly every aspect of modern business operations. Gain an introduction to information systems and learn how technology enables efficient processes and data-driven decisions.
International Business Minor
Global connections shape today’s business environment across industries. Learn foundational concepts related to international markets, global operations, and cultural awareness in business contexts.
Management Minor
Strong management skills are valuable in any organization or career field. Learn core concepts related to leadership, teamwork, and organizational effectiveness that apply across industries.
Marketing Minor
Understanding customers is essential to organizational success. Learn the fundamentals of marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and communication that support effective promotion and brand development.
Project Management Minor
Projects are central to achieving goals in many industries and professions. Learn foundational project management concepts related to planning, coordination, and execution across organizational settings.
Service Management Minor
Service-focused organizations require a strong emphasis on customer experience. Learn key principles of service delivery, quality management, and customer satisfaction across service industries.