Business For Liberal Arts

Business Minor for Liberal Arts Majors is

• a minor that lets students focus on a liberal arts major while developing the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a range of careers.

• a selection of four out of six fundamental business-related courses that provide a solid foundation in the field.

• an opportunity for sophomores to sample BALA courses and explore career options before declaring a minor.

• a flexible program for more advanced students to test their creative career plans, explore business opportunities, and apply business principles through:

• a dedicated program counselor and one-on-one advisement

• mentoring

• workshops, internships, and seminars

• an individualized capstone project

• development of personalized business and strategic plans

This minor, under the supervision of the Business and Liberal Arts Program, is designed to provide students majoring in the traditional fields of liberal arts with basic knowledge and skills useful for a career in business. Students may also apply for admission to the Internship Sequence, which includes an additional 4- or 5-credit course-requirement and is supplemented by internships, workshops, seminars, mentoring opportunities, and advising.

Requirements

Students may declare the minor in Business for Liberal Arts Majors upon successful completion of two semesters of a declared Liberal Arts major* (i.e., 24 credits). Acceptance into the Internship Sequence is by written application to the Director of the Business and Liberal Arts Program.