Business, Minor
Gain a solid understanding of markets, management principles and financial fundamentals --- knowledge that is highly valued by employers. This focused curriculum offers practical knowledge you can apply across fields, helping you become a versatile and competitive candidate in today's job market.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
If you are interested in business courses but wish to pursue majors in other colleges, a minor program in business is for you. The courses available for the minor are designed to appeal to and inform you as a nonbusiness student while covering a wide variety of topics that are important to managers, such as:
- accounting
- computer information systems
- economics
- finance
- management
- marketing
- supply chain management
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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Students must complete 18 credit hours of the specified business minor courses with a grade of "C" (2.00) or better in each course. At least 12 credit hours must be upper division. At least 12 credit hours must be taken at ASU. |
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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12 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Courses not used towards the business minor core may count towards the business minor elective.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: all W. P. Carey School of Business undergraduate degree programs
Other Enrollment Requirements: None. This minor is open to nonbusiness majors.
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies to complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
A minor in business can equip students with an understanding of the foundations of business as they pursue careers in management or sales within their industry.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business
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BA 160
wpcareyug@asu.edu
480-965-4227
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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