Introduction

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The Business School offers all undergraduate students who are not already pursuing a business major the opportunity to add a Business Fundamentals Minor.

Mission

The mission of the Business Fundamentals Minor is to help students excel in an increasingly competitive world by providing them exposure to the necessary business subjects that will augment their chosen area of study and help them distinguish themselves upon graduation, whether pursuing an entrepreneurial venture or advancing corporate career path.

Program Delivery

• This certificate will be completed in person, via the lecture format. However, some courses may be delivered via Zoom, and some course content may be delivered asynchronously, via Canvas. 

Declaring This Minor

• A GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for acceptance to the Business Fundamentals Minor. To declare the Minor, click here or contact David Ruderman, the Business Fundamentals Minor Program director at David.Ruderman@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-8472. 

General Requirements

Students must satisfy all requirements outlined below and by the department offering the minor.

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Program Requirements

1. Please consult your academic advisor regarding residency requirements.
2. Students may only use transfer coursework in place of BMIN 1000 Introduction to Business. All remaining courses must be completed at CU Denver.
3. Students must maintain a minimum a 2.0 GPA to graduate with the Business Fundamentals Minor.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses:		9
MGMT/BMIN 1000	Introduction to Business
BMIN 3001	Fundamentals of Management and Marketing
BMIN 3002	Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
Select one of the following electives:		3
BLAW 3050	Business Law and Ethics
BMIN 2200	Career and Professional Development
ENTP 3200	The Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
INTB 3000	Global Perspectives
ISMG 2050	Business Problem Solving Tools
Select one of the following Capstone options:		3
ENTP 3200	The Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
BMIN 3004	Principles of Strategic Management
Total Hours		15