Business Minor for non-business majors (BMIN)
The business and economic landscape is introduced illustrating the challenges and opportunities in today’s business environment. A foundation in traditional business disciplines is introduced including the principles and terminology employed in Marketing, Management, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Economics. This course is cross-listed with MGMT 1000. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Note: Students seeking a Minor in Business Fundamentals are encouraged to enroll in BMIN 1000 as their first course. However, BMIN 1000 may be taken as a co-requisite with BMIN 3001, 3002 or 3003 or ENTP 3000. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course.
Students will explore their best career choices based on assessments and their personality type. They will learn what strengths they bring to a team and to their individual management style utilizing the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments. Topics covered include: career exploration, career and internship planning, personality styles and strengths, working with executives, corporate culture overview, business trends and news, and analysis of Fortune 100 companies. Supplemental topics include: resume writing, effective interviewing, time management, business writing and hiring trends. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course
Comprised of two modules focusing on essential concepts of Management and Marketing: 1) Management: Including organizational behavior concepts, leadership, management skills and methods and team dynamics 2) Marketing: Students will develop a new product marketing plan including, industry and market research, market segmentation, marketing mix planning and implementation strategies. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Coreq: BMIN 1000 or MGMT 1000. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course Co-req: BMIN 1000 or MGMT 1000
Comprised of two modules focusing on essential concepts of 1) Accounting: including the use of information in financial reports and in making business decisions, and 2) Finance: including financial markets, capital structure, time-value of money, valuation and capital budgeting. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Coreq: BMIN 1000 or MGMT 1000. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course Co-req: BMIN 1000 or MGMT 1000
Students will examine the critical issues related to running sustainable businesses. Using the strategic management model as a framework, the course focuses primarily on developing and implementing corporate strategy. Topics covered include mission, vision and values; corporate social responsibility; competitive analysis; leveraging core competencies; developing a business model, and creating value. Supplemental topics include how to create competitive advantage through innovation, choosing an appropriate legal business entity, and managing risk. This is a capstone course and synthesizes key concepts from other Cohort Business Minor courses including entrepreneurship, accounting & finance, management, and marketing. Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course. Prereq: BMIN 3001, BMIN 3002, Junior-Level Standing. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course Prereq: BMIN 3001, BMIN 3002, Junior-Level Standing