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Minor in Business

Enhance Your Degree with Essential Business Skills

Complement your major and broaden your career prospects with Manchester University's Business Minor. This 22-credit program provides foundational knowledge in key business areas, equipping you with versatile skills that you can apply toward any industry professional career you pursue.

MU BUSINESS MINOR AT A GLANCE

  • Credits: 22 Credit Hours
  • Time to Completion: 2 years
  • Tuition: Learn More
  • Learning Environment: On-Campus
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission

22

Credits

2

Years*

Tuition

Learn More

Fall Session

August

Learning Environment

On-campus

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Why Choose the Business Minor?

In today's dynamic job market, understanding business principles is invaluable. Whether you're pursuing a career in the arts, sciences, or humanities, this minor offers:

Versatility

The Business Minor is designed to complement any major, giving you an edge whether you plan to work in a nonprofit, a global corporation, a startup, or your own business. You'll learn the language of business—how to understand financial statements, market ideas, manage teams, and navigate organizational systems—skills that are useful in nearly any role or industry.

Competitive Edge

Employers consistently look for candidates who understand both their discipline and the basics of business operations. Adding a Business Minor demonstrates initiative, well-roundedness, and a readiness to contribute beyond your primary area of study. It shows that you’ve developed critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities—all of which are highly valued in today’s workforce.

Practical Experience

The Business Minor at Manchester University isn’t just about theory. You’ll engage in hands-on learning through case studies, group projects, and potentially internships that connect coursework to current industry practices. These experiences help you apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world scenarios—giving you a head start in navigating the professional world with confidence.

What Can You Do With A Minor in Business?

Earning a Business Minor opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities across industries such as marketing, finance, healthcare administration, nonprofit management, entrepreneurship, and more. Whether you’re aiming to lead a team, launch your own venture, or simply enhance your value in the workplace, a foundation in business gives you the tools to thrive. Many students who complete the Business Minor go on to pursue advanced degrees, including the MBA program at Manchester University, which builds on this foundational knowledge and further prepares graduates for leadership roles in today’s evolving economy.

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$116,880
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Explore Classes for Business Management Majors

Our minor in business provides an introduction to our Business Management Major as well as our MBA. Coursework includes:

  • Foundations of Accounting

  • Principles of Marketing

  • Business Law

  • Organizational Behavior

  • Financial Management

View all required classes for the business management degree.

Get Started on Your Business Management Degree

Ready to expand your academic journey? Contact your academic advisor to discuss how the Business Minor can fit into your degree plan.

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