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General Business Electives
The minor will consist of 15 credits (9 required + 6 elective). The elective courses are designed to be taken after the core courses, and it is expected that most students will take them during their third or fourth year. The following courses are approved electives.
| Course | Description |
| COMM 2020 | Introduction to Management Accounting |
| COMM 2730 | Personal Finance |
| COMM 3410 | Commercial Law I |
| COMM 3420 | Commercial Law II |
| COMM 3570 | Foundations of Sustainable Commerce |
| COMM 3559 | Essentials of Business Communication |
| COMM 3700 | Markets and Investing |
| COMM 4310 | Global Marketing |
| COMM 4371 | Strategic Brand Consulting & Communication |
| COMM 4380 | Consumer Behavior & Marketing Strategy |
| COMM 4520 | Ethical use of Artificial Intelligence |
| COMM 4560 | Doing Business in China (DBiC): Navigating the Cross-cultural Challenges |
| COMM 4570 | Finance and Society |
| COMM 4660 | Management Consulting and Advisory Services |
| COMM 4741 | Foundations of Global Commerce |
| COMM 4831 | Cultivating Wisdom and Well-Being for Personal and Business-Professional Growth |
| ECON 2010 | Introduction to Microeconomics |
| LPPS 3440 | Introduction to Management Consulting & Strategic Decision Making |
| EBUS 2730 | Engineers & the Art of the Deal |
| EBUS 2830 | Innovation and New Ventures |
| EBUS 2850 | Entrepreneurship & Government |
| EBUS 4810 | New Product Development |
| French 3035 | Business French |
| SYS 3054 | Systems Case Studies |
Submitting Courses for Consideration
This system is used to manage student requests for additional courses to be considered for credit. You will need to submit a syllabus for the specific course before a final decision can be made.
Course Approval
In order for a course to be considered as an elective, it must meet the following criteria:
- Taken for a grade (as opposed to C/NC).
- Conveys introductory, foundational business knowledge.
- Employs professional skills (e.g., critical thinking, teamwork, etc.).
- Applied learning experience.
Approval of any course for credit is up to the discretion of the General Business Minor director. All decisions will be final.
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