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The Ross Business Minor curriculum provides a strong understanding of business fundamentals, including those in accounting, finance, marketing, and strategy. Like all Ross courses, Business Minor courses are action-oriented. That means you won’t just hear about business concepts — you’ll get to experience them, through interactive projects and group work.
To successfully complete the minor, take 15 credit hours from a flexible set of core and elective courses. Each course must be completed for a grade (not pass/fail), and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 is required within the minor coursework.
ACC 300 Financial Accounting or ACC 471 Accounting Principles
FIN 302 Making Financial Decisions or TO 302 Managing Business Operations
MKT 302 Marketing Management or MO 302 Positively Leading People and Organizations
STRATEGY 302 Business Strategy, or an action-based learning course from the following list (subject to change; consult with an advisor in the Ross Office of Undergraduate Programs):
Approved Action-Based Learning Courses:
The Business Minor requires that you complete at least three elective credits. You can choose from a wide range of topics that align with your specific career interests. It may be helpful to consult with an advisor to make the best choices for you; note that this list is subject to change.
You must complete ECON 101 Principles of Economics before graduation.
Only students who apply and are accepted to the minor are eligible to have the Business Minor listed on their university record.
Learn business anywhere. Choose from among our many global experiences to gain a deeper understanding of what business and positive leadership can look like around the world.
Take advantage of the chance to roll up your sleeves and tackle real business challenges through some of these popular REAL. courses.
The Sanger Leadership Center organizes hands-on opportunities — like the Leadership Crisis Challenge — that let you see yourself as a leader and put your skills to the test.
There are many different Ross business courses and opportunities available to U-M students who want to complement their studies.
Contact rossundergrad@umich.edu. Admitted students may also schedule a Business Minor advising appointment.