Valparaiso University College of Arts & Sciences

Liberal Arts Business Minor

Administrative Committee: Associate Professors Pirie (Finance, Co-Chair), David Schroeder (Information and Decision Sciences), Shingleton (Economics), Stieger (Physical Education, Co-Chair).

Objective. The objective of the Liberal Arts Business Minor is to introduce nonbusiness majors to the functional areas of business administration. This program is especially appropriate for students who plan to enter the job market after graduation with a traditional major from the College of Arts and Sciences or for students in the Colleges of Engineering and Nursing who anticipate having some administrative responsibilities.

Required Courses

ECON 221 Economics - Micro 3 Cr.
ACC 205 Financial Accounting 3 Cr.
BLAW 104 Legal Environment of Business 3 Cr.
FIN 304 Financial Management 3 Cr.
MGT 304 Management and Organizational Behavior 3 Cr.
MKT 304 Marketing Management 3 Cr.

One course from the following: 3 Cr.
ECON 222 Economics - Macro
ENGL 300 Introduction to Professional Writing
MATH 240 Statistical Analysis
PSY 201 Statistical Methods
SOC 321 Data Analysis
ACC 206 Managerial Accounting
IDS 205 Business Statistics
CE 202 Statistical Applications in Civil

Engineering
ECE 365 Probability and Statistics for Electrical and Computer Engineers

Arts and Sciences students who are considering the possibility of becoming Business Majors must take the prerequisite courses in mathematics, statistics, etc., in order to qualify for admission to the College of Business Administration.

Students who intend to complete the Liberal Arts Business Minor are strongly encouraged to consult with the office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to obtain proper advising.

The 15-18 credits earned in the courses offered by the College of Business Administration may be applied toward the 124 required for graduation with a Bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences (see page 50).

Upon completion of the minor, the designation, "Liberal Arts Business Minor," is placed on the student's transcript.