The business minor provides an introduction to the skills needed for success in the rapidly changing and evolving world of business. Because it is designed for non-business students who seek to learn business essentials to enhance their own area of expertise, the minor provides broad exposure to business concepts and theories. The minor also presents and integrates the major business functions to solve management problems through the use of IT. Strong written and oral communication skills are expected.
Policies
At least eight credits must be unique to the minor and not applied toward any other major, minor, or concentration. Students must achieve a grade of C or better in each course that is applied toward the minor.
For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors. The Costello College of Business residency requirement for this minor supersedes the university requirement: at least nine credits must be earned at Mason.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 15
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least four courses from the following: | 12 | |
| Accounting in a Global Economy | ||
| Corporate Finance and Investments in a Global Economy | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Introduction to Business Information Systems (Mason Core) | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select the fifth course from the following: | 3 | |
Courses from the preceding list | ||
| Entrepreneurship: Starting and Managing a New Enterprise | ||
| Introduction to International Business (Mason Core) | ||
| Managing Projects and Operations | ||
| Special Topics: Business Minor | ||
| Creating Value for Business Stakeholders | ||
or MGMT 325 | Creating Value for Business Stakeholders | |
| Total Credits | 3 | |