Business Administration Minor
Students majoring in other fields may choose to minor in Business Administration as an enhancement to their program of study. Students majoring in Accounting may not complete a minor in Business Administration.
GPA/Grade Requirements
The student will receive the minor upon completion of the following:
1. Earn a grade of a "C" or higher in all pre-requisite and pre-minor courses
2. Earns a grade of a "D' or higher in all BUAD minor courses
3. Earn an overall minor GPA minimum of "2.0"
Pre-Minor Requirements
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
AC-204 | Foundations of Financial & Strategic Accounting | 3 |
BU-104 | Technology Certification Lab | 3 |
BU-200 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
EC-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Minor Requirements
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
BU-362 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
FIN-301 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
MGT-312 | Management & Organizational Leadership | 3 |
MKT-301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Upon completion of the Business Administration minor, students will be able to:
1. Identify the functional areas of business and the major tasks associated with each.
2. Apply appropriate quantitative tools and knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures in business practice.
3. Explain and predict the impacts of changes in the domestic and international economic environment upon business.
4. Use business skills to promote service, justice, and peace within community organizations.
Cyber Security in Business Minor
The Business Cybersecurity minor provides students with essential cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on experience to protect digital assets and mitigate cyber threats.
Designed for students with or without prior technical expertise, this program integrates cybersecurity principles with business applications, emphasizing risk management, compliance, and ethical considerations. By bridging the gap between cybersecurity and business operations, this minor equips students with the expertise to safeguard organizations against evolving digital threats while effectively communicating cybersecurity strategies to diverse stakeholders.
GPA/Grade Requirements
The student will receive the minor upon completion of the following:
1. Earns a grade of a "D' or higher in all minor required courses
2. Earn an overall minor GPA minimum of "2.0"
Minor Requirements
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
CIS 310 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
CIS 311 | Cyber Tools for Biz Success | 3 |
CIS 410 | Cyber Governance & Ethics | 3 |
CIS 411 | Cybersecurity Strategy & Communication | 3 |
Upon completion of the Cybersecurity in Business minor, students will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the foundational principles of cybersecurity and their relevance to business operations.
2. Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and threats using hands-on tools.
3. Implement secure business practices, leveraging practical cybersecurity technologies.
4. Apply compliance frameworks and ethical principles in managing cybersecurity within a business.
5. Communicate technical cybersecurity solutions effectively to business stakeholders.