Jan 01, 2026  
Undergraduate Record 2025-2026 
    
Undergraduate Record 2025-2026

General Business - Minor


The Purpose


The purpose of the General Business minor is to expand access to Commerce education by providing fundamental business knowledge and skills that will complement any major area of study and, thereby, expand students’ career prospects and better prepare them for making a positive impact at work and in society.

Eligibility


Students may declare the General Business minor after they have (1) declared their major in SIS, (2) completed COMM 1800, and (3) completed two of the four core courses.

Requirements


GPA Requirement
Students are required to earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher in the 15 unique credits taken for the minor in order to graduate with the credential.

School of Enrollment Requirements
Students must follow their school of enrollment’s deadlines, rules, and regulations in order to declare the minor.

Academic Requirements


Students in the General Business minor are required to complete 15 unique credits (9 required and 6 elective) as outlined below. Courses may only be used to satisfy requirements for one major or minor within the Commerce School. 

Prerequisites


Students must complete the following prerequisite course.

Core Courses (Four Courses Required)


Elective Courses (6 credits)


Students are responsible for checking with their major to determine if there are any limitations on whether a given course can count as an elective.