Undergraduate Minor

Business Administration

Learn the foundations of business and build valuable skills that will prepare you for success in the increasingly digital and global marketplace.

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Program Details

  • Commitment

    20 credit hours

  • Locations

    Boston

  • Eligible students

    Non-business majors

  • options

    Yes

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This minor is ideal for

Students with a background in STEM, liberal arts, or creative fields

Students with an interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership

Students looking for jobs like entrepreneur/founder or product owner

Application dates

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Declare as early as possible; no later than the end of your junior year.

Why minor in Business Administration at D'Amore-McKim?

  • Build in-demand skills: Foundational courses in accounting, organizational behavior, finance, and marketing will prepare you with the broad business overview you need to set yourself apart in the competitive marketplace.
  • Specialize your minor: Choose from a variety of elective courses in innovation, social and environmental responsibility, global issues, and more to specialize your path based on your goals.
  • Develop an entrepreneurial outlook: Learn to question conventional knowledge, solve complex business problems, and embrace opportunities in our changing digital world.

Program options

This minor introduces non-business students to the key functional areas in business, providing a broad overview of the business world.

Required courses cover essential information in accounting and finance, organizational behavior, and marketing.

Electives introduce key concepts in entrepreneurship, finance, innovation, and global business, offering non-business majors a broad foundation in how organizations create value, respond to societal challenges, and operate in diverse markets.

Find the full set of requirements in Northeastern University's Academic Catalog. Be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for your graduating class, and check in regularly with your academic advisor to ensure your coursework is on track.

Related clubs & opportunities

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Entrepreneurs Club

Student-led organization empowering aspiring entrepreneurs from across the university.
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IDEA

Student-led venture accelerator supporting entrepreneurs through educational, monetary, and community-based resources.
Learn more about IDEA

Delta Sigma Pi

A professional fraternity promoting the study of business in universities.
Learn more about Delta Sigma Pi

Declare this minor

Interested in declaring this minor? Here are your next steps and must knows.

  • Consult your academic advisor to learn how this minor impacts your plan of study
  • Log into MyNortheastern and complete the Business Minor Petition
  • You'll receive a confirmation email and your student record will be updated within a few weeks of declaring your minor.
  • To declare a minor, you need to be a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum 2.0 GPA 
  • To graduate with a minor, you must attain a 2.0 GPA in courses taken for the minor
  • No classes for the minor can be taken as pass/fail