BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY MINORS

ACCOUNTING (Minor)

The Accounting Minor provides non-accounting majors with a strong foundation in financial reporting, taxation, cost analysis, and auditing. Students will develop essential accounting skills through coursework in financial reporting and analysis, taxation (individual or business entity), cost accounting, and auditing practices. This minor equips students with the analytical and problem-solving abilities needed for financial decision-making, compliance, and assurance services, making it a valuable complement to various career paths in business, finance, and management.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Accounting Minor, students will be able to:

1. Identify key principles and concepts of accounting.

2. Explain the role of accounting in financial decision-making, business operations, and regulatory compliance.

3. Utilize accounting methods to analyze financial statements, assess tax obligations, and evaluate cost structures.

4. Examine financial reports, tax implications, and cost data to support business strategy and operational efficiency.

5. Assess financial risks, internal controls, and the effectiveness of accounting practices in decision-making and assurance services.

6. Develop financial reports, tax strategies, and cost analyses to support business objectives and regulatory requirements.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Minor)

This minor is only open to students who are NOT pursuing a major within the BSBA degree.

The Business Administration Minor is designed for non-BSBA majors seeking to develop essential business skills and knowledge. This program provides a strong foundation in financial accounting, macroeconomics, finance, marketing, management, and information systems. Students will gain insights into business decision-making, financial principles, global business management, and the role of technology in organizations. This minor equips students with valuable business competencies applicable across various industries and career paths.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Business Administration Minor, students will be able to:

1. Identify concepts in the fundamental areas of business.

2. Explain key business principles and how they apply to real-world economic and organizational settings.

3. Utilize tools to analyze business problems and make informed decisions.

4. Assess the impact of decisions on business operations and global markets.

5. Develop strategic business recommendations that integrate knowledge from the different areas of business.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Minor)

The Entrepreneurship Minor equips students with the knowledge and skills to create, launch, and manage new ventures. Through core courses in entrepreneurial principles and venture

Program Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Entrepreneurship Minor, students will be able to:

1. Identify fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship.

2. Explain the processes involved in launching, managing, and growing a new business.

3. Utilize business research, marketing strategies, and financial planning tools to develop entrepreneurial ventures.

4. Critically evaluate business plans, risk factors, and revenue models to make informed entrepreneurial decisions.

5. Develop and present a business plan or startup strategy that integrates research, marketing, and financial planning.

BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (Minor)

The Business Analytics and Information Systems (BAIS) minor was designed to provide the skills needed to be modern data-driven managers. Students will learn how to design a data architecture that can support the digital transformation of a business, collect, clean, visualize and analyze business data. Students will become proficient in applying these concepts to solve various business problems.

Program Learning Objectives

1. Apply appropriate concepts and methodologies to design a data architecture that is aligned with the strategies of the business, facilitates the flow of business processes, and can support the information requirements of managers and other users.

2.  Design queries to analyze data stored in relational databases and acquire relevant business information.

3.  Build code to gather, transform, visualize, and analyze data using machine learning, statistical modeling packages, text analytics, and social network analytics.

4.  Select the most appropriate design and analytics tools to suit various scenarios from the sub-areas of business.

5.  Explain how emerging technologies can be used to store, manipulate, and analyze unstructured data (e.g., social media content, images, email text) to enable better decision-making in business.

6. Design code to implement machine learning/artificial intelligence models to predict outcomes and provide information that can be used to solve problems in various areas of business.

Note: ONE of the above electives may be substituted with IT 2789 Programming and Problem Solving, ACNT 2060 Forensic Accounting, or BUS 2100 Small Business Concepts. 

COACHING (Minor)

Program Learning Objectives

1. Apply critical thinking and techniques to solve real problems related to coaching and player development within the sport and recreation industries.

2. Recognize, understand and apply laws, ethical situations, and social responsibility as it relates to working in secondary, collegiate, professional or club coaching.

3. Evaluate strategies and the techniques of effective in-game coaching and in practice development.

4. Employ appropriate oral and written communication with players, administrators, organizations, the media and the public across all industry settings.

5. Recognize and apply effective recruitment strategies in teambuilding and explore innovative technologies used in today’s coaching industry.

6. Explore and evaluate coaching styles, leadership theories, and effective player-coach dynamics including the emotional and social needs of athletes.

7. Implement various coaching responsibilities and team organizational procedures.

DATA ANALYTICS (Minor)

Students in the program will complement and enhance their disciplinary learning with the knowledge and skills to use data in the decision-making process within their major field of study. They will learn about structures and skills for data management, use programming to execute data analysis functions, understand the role, function, and limitations of machine learning and business intelligence, and participate in gathering requirements, performing exploratory analyses, and interpreting, applying, and visualizing the results to solve real-world problems. Throughout the program, students will integrate the themes of ethical practices, principles of design, and productive team functioning.

Program Learning Objectives

1. Use currently available data analytics tools to perform data analysis functions.

2. Manage and transform data from multiple sources in and out of databases.

3. Compare the different types of machine learning algorithms and build machine learning models to find patterns in training datasets from a variety of disciplines.

4. Analyze the problem situation and identify the users’ requirements of a data analytics project, while navigating the moral, ethical, social, and legal issues surrounding data collection and analysis.

5. Perform exploratory and inferential analyses to recognize and communicate the value and limitations of the models generated in the context of data analysis projects.

6. Select and implement data analysis strategies to solve real world problems, interpret and apply the results generated, and visually communicate the work to a variety of audiences.

ECONOMICS (Minor)

The economics minor aims to provide students with a foundation in economic theory and tools, enhance their analytical and critical thinking skills, and enable them to apply economic concepts to real-world situations in business and policy. Students will gain a broader and more nuanced understanding of the world around them leading to more informed decision-making, greater career opportunities, and a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of different fields of study

Program Learning Objectives

1. Apply fundamental microeconomic and macroeconomic theories 

2. Analyze data using statistical tools and economic models. 

3. Evaluate arguments, identify assumptions, and form reasoned conclusions about business strategy, economic policies and events. 

4. Explain economic concepts clearly and persuasively in written and oral form. 

5. Recognize the role of economics in business, politics, and society. 

FINANCE (Minor)

The Finance Minor provides students with a strong foundation in financial markets, corporate finance, and investment strategies. Core courses cover financial institutions, advanced corporate finance, and investment principles, equipping students with analytical and decision-making skills essential in finance. Electives allow students to specialize in areas such as financial statement analysis, financial planning, predictive analytics, international finance, and financial modeling. This minor is ideal for students looking to enhance their financial expertise for careers in banking, investment management, corporate finance, and financial consulting.

Program Learning Objectives

1. Identify key concepts in finance.

2. Explain the role of financial institutions, market functions, and investment principles in business and economic decision-making.

3. Utilize financial tools and models to analyze corporate financial performance, investment opportunities, and risk management.

4. Evaluate financial statements, market trends, and economic indicators to make data-driven financial decisions.

5. Assess financial strategies, investment portfolios, and risk-return trade-offs to support business and personal financial goals.

6. Develop financial models, investment strategies, and financial plans that align with corporate objectives.

MANAGEMENT (Minor)

The Management Minor provides students with essential leadership, organizational, and strategic skills to excel in diverse business environments. Through coursework in international business, organizational behavior, negotiation, global workforce leadership, and project management, students will develop a strong foundation in managing people, processes, and projects effectively. This minor is ideal for students seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and prepare for management roles in a variety of industries.

Program Learning Objectives

1. Identify key principles of management.

2. Explain the impact of leadership styles, cultural differences, and conflict resolution strategies on organizational success.

3. Utilize management and negotiation techniques to address workplace challenges and lead diverse teams effectively.

4. Evaluate organizational structures, business strategies, and workforce dynamics to enhance operational efficiency.

5. Assess the effectiveness of management practices in global and multicultural business environments.

6. Develop strategic management plans, negotiation frameworks, and project execution strategies to drive organizational success.

MARKETING (Minor)

The Marketing Minor offers students a strong foundation in marketing principles and strategies while allowing them to focus on the areas that interest them most, such as marketing analytics, digital marketing, and consumer behavior. This minor equips students with essential marketing skills applicable to careers in business, public relations, graphic design, and communication. It is ideal for those looking to enhance their major with a practical understanding of marketing.

Program Learning Objectives

1. Integrate the functional areas of Marketing and the broader community to inform decision making.

2. Apply critical thinking and analytical techniques to solve real problems related to the Marketing discipline.

3. Recognize ethical principles to leadership and management decisions.

4. Apply fundamental quantitative and qualitative support tools for decision making.

5. Demonstrate effective professional communication skills through writing, research, and presentations as individuals and as productive members of teams.

6. Define key marketing elements through the development and presentation of a strategic marketing plan.

PUBLIC RELATIONS (Minor)

SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT (Minor)