Why choose a business minor?
The philosophy of the business minor is that it has the
same rigor and content as the fundamental courses taken by business
students. This preserves flexibility in your undergraduate studies and
better prepares you for jobs and for graduate school. It also provides a
clear signal to employers of the quality of your curriculum.
Two hallmarks of business education are its breadth and
diversity. The business minor includes courses that are highly
complementary. For most students, the business minor as a total package
is far more valuable than a similar number of courses in one or two
areas. Because of its diversity, most students will find one or more of
the required classes to be challenging.
Admission Requirements
There are no special admission requirements; simply apply
for the minor as soon as you have officially decided to pursue the
minor. Submit a business minor form to 111 Cornell Hall. The minor
will be verified and awarded the semester a student graduates after
grades have been finalized. All business minor applications must be submitted prior to the student graduating. The business minor is intended to complement
your major, and the minor is recognized only when that degree is
completed.
Please see an academic advisor in the College of Business
(111 Cornell Hall) as soon as you decide to pursue the minor to complete
the form and receive more information.
Elements of the Business Minor
1. The business minor is available to
undergraduate students from any other college at MU. Students earning a
College of Business degree cannot be awarded a business minor.
2. Students must complete the 18-hour set of required courses.
3. At least 15 of the 18 total hours must be
taken in residence at the University of Missouri.
4. To earn the business minor, students must
have at least a 2.00 GPA in the required courses. If a student has taken
more than 18 business hours, all business courses taken will be
included when calculating the business minor GPA.
Business Minor Application
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
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Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 2010)*
OR
Accounting I (ACCT 2036)
|
3
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Microeconomics (ECON 1014)
OR
Macroeconomics (ECON 1015)
OR
General Economics (Econ 1051)
|
3
|
Survey of Business Finance (FIN 2000) (minors only
course)
OR
Corporate
Finance (FIN 3000)
|
3
|
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Fundamentals of Management (MGMT 3000)
|
3
|
|
Principles of Marketing (MKT 3000)
|
3
|
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Business Elective**
|
3
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| Total Business Minor Hours: |
18
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*Accountancy 2010 (Introduction to Accounting) is a one-semester survey class designed for non-business majors.
**A Business Elective is any Accountancy, Economics,
Finance, Management or Marketing course above the 3000 level beyond what
is already required for the minor.
Business Minor Application