Business Interdisciplinary Studies
Minor:
Certificate:
Minor in Business Administration (BUS)
The interdisciplinary minor in Business Administration is offered for students not in the School of Business Administration.
The minor in Business Administration is a valuable program for non-business majors who intend to pursue careers in business or want to prepare for an MBA program.
The minor in Business Administration is available to non-business majors only. The course requirements are listed below. Note that additional prerequisites may apply to some course selections, increasing the total number of hours needed to complete the minor.
The Business Administration minor is an 18-21 hour minor that provides non-business students with a foundation in key business principles.
| Business Administration Minor 1 | ||
| Accounting | ||
| ACC 200 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
or two of the following | ||
| ACC 202 | Accounting Information for Business Decisions II | 3 |
| or ACC 207 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | |
| ACC 208 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| or ACC 201 | Accounting Information for Business Decisions I | |
| Economics | ||
| ECO 203 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECO 204 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Finance | ||
| FIN 300 | Survey of Financial Management 2 | 3 |
| Management or Marketing | ||
| MGT 300 | Survey of Organizational Behavior 2 | 3 |
| or MKT 300 | Survey of Marketing | |
| Operations or MIS | ||
| OPS 300 | Introduction to Operations & Supply Management 2 | 3 |
| or MIS 300 | Survey of Management Information Systems | |
| Select at least one additional elective from any required course alternative listed above or the below courses: 3 | ||
| FIN 200 | Finance for the Common Good | 3 |
| or MGT 201 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | |
| or INB 302 | Survey of International Business | |
| or MIS 365 | Protecting Personal Information Resources in an Interconnected World | |
| 1 | More than 50 percent of credits in the minor must be taken at UD. All courses in the minor must be completed for letter grades (Option 1). Courses taken using Option 2 grading (satisfactory/no credit) will not count towards the minor. |
| 2 | The equivalent 301 course can replace the 300 course. |
| 3 | Students may take any 300 course explictly listed in the above list of required course alternatives as an elective, but may not count equivalent 300 and 301 courses in the same discipline as two different courses towards the minor. |
Undergraduate Business Fundamentals Certificate
The Undergraduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals is a streamlined program designed to give students a robust foundation in key business principles in just 12 credit hours. This Certificate offers an accessible pathway for non-business majors to gain essential skills to enhance their academic experience and career prospects. Whether you're looking to complement your primary field of study or explore new professional opportunities, this program equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of today’s business landscape:
| Undergraduate Business Fundamentals Certificate 1 | ||
| ACC 200 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 203 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or FIN 300 | Survey of Financial Management | |
| MGT 300 | Survey of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| or MKT 300 | Survey of Marketing | |
| MIS 300 | Survey of Management Information Systems | 3 |
| or OPS 300 | Introduction to Operations & Supply Management | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| 1 | Some courses in the Certificate have prerequisites. Students must earn a C- or above in each course in the program and obtain a minimum 2.0 GPA average in the certificate courses overall. All courses in the certificate must be completed for letter grades (Option 1). Courses taken using Option 2 grading (satisfactory/no credit) will not count towards the certificate. |
Certificate admission is open to students who have earned a 2.5 GPA or above at the University of Dayton or other higher education institutions.
No more than 3-hours of the program can be double-counted with other minors, majors, or certificate programs, except for the business administration minor.
University of Dayton degree-seeking students may transfer 3 credit hours into the Certificate, if the course is judged as equivalent following the School of Business Administration transfer credit policy. Non-degree seeking students may not transfer credit hours into the Certificate.
Courses
BIZ 101. Launching Your Business Career: Foundations for Student Success. 1 Hour
This foundational course introduces first-year business students to the resources and tools needed to thrive in the School of Business Administration and at the University of Dayton, setting the stage for the remainder of the Career Flight Plan, which continues with BIZ 103, BIZ 202, and BIZ 301. Course is offered in Fall semesters. Course is for business majors.
BIZ 103. Develop Your Vocation and Career Flight Plan. 1 Hour
This course is designed to assist first-year students in developing their career and vocational flight plans by developing self-awareness, discovering their career options, and understanding how to deliver their brand. The course is offered in Spring semesters and is for undergraduate business majors.
BIZ 200. Business Cases and Communications for Non-Business Majors. 3 Hours
This course satisfies the BIZ 201 requirement for students internally transferring into the School of Business Administration. This dynamic course immerses first-year business students in real-world case studies, exploring key business functions while honing essential communication skills like persuasive presentations, impactful writing, and effective meeting leadership.
BIZ 201. Business Cases and Communications. 3 Hours
This dynamic course immerses first-year business students in real-world case studies, exploring key business functions while honing essential communication skills like persuasive presentations, impactful writing, and effective meeting leadership.
BIZ 202. Career Flight Takeoff. 1 Hour
School of Business Administration students will learn resume, interviewing, and networking skills that enable their career goals to take flight. Course is offered in Fall semesters for undergraduate business majors.
BIZ 294. Special Topics in the School of Business Administration. 1-6 Hours
Special Topics in the School of Business Administration. Subject varies from time to time. May be taken more than once if the topic changes.
BIZ 301. Successfully Navigating Your Career Flight Plan. 1 Hour
School of Business Administration students will gain skills and knowledge to navigate topics that impact post-graduation success including evaluating job offers, financial literacy for young professionals, and workplace expectations. Course is offered in Spring semesters and restricted to undergraduate business majors with junior or senior level standing.
BIZ 497. Professional Work Experience. 0-6 Hours
Supervised business work experience in association with a participating organization. May not be used for major or business core requirements. Pass/Fail grading only.