Fundamentals of Business Minor
A SUCCESSFUL CAREER STARTS WITH A STRONG FOUNDATION
The world of business has a profound impact on all of us. Whether your passion is art, astronomy, engineering, computer programming, chemistry, or any number of other fields, understanding the basic principles and methods of business practice can open up bright opportunities in both your professional and personal life.
The fundamentals of business minor offers an introduction to the foundational elements of finance, marketing, management, accounting, and other business disciplines. This minor is open to students pursuing their majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, or the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
The six courses that comprise the fundamentals of business minor cover the basic aspects of how businesses operate today. These courses are taught in an enriching classroom environment, complete with students from across all disciplines, bringing a diversity of thought and perspective to classroom discussions. By complementing your major through the pursuit of this minor, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to foster success in your future career, no matter the field.
THE VALPO ADVANTAGE
Small class sizes, supportive professors, extensive team and group work, and state-of-the-art technology are key components of the College of Business student experience and provide graduates with a competitive advantage in the job market and graduate school placement. In 2023, 99% of Valpo graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation and reported an average starting salary of $57,000.
Valpo’s College of Business programs are fully accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business programs.
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Our comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and experiential curriculum ensures that students learn the skills they need to become leaders in their workplace and advance in their careers, no matter where life takes them. They gain both quantitative and qualitative knowledge, and apply this knowledge to real-world situations through countless internship, research, and national honor society or professional group membership opportunities.
A VALPO EDUCATION
At Valpo, you receive a comprehensive, rigorous education within the liberal arts tradition, learning to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems creatively. Our committed faculty invests in the success of students both in and out of the classroom, providing you the individualized attention and guidance fundamental to reaching your full potential.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
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Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu.)
‘‘ My fundamentals of business minor allows me to
combine
what I know about
writing with the basics of business, particularly in the areas of marketing. I used the skills I gained in these programs to get a copywriting internship writing promotional emails, website copy, and product descriptions for a publishing company.
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Cori Laatsch ’24 Christ College
Major: Public and professional writing
Minor: Fundamentals of business
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Valparaiso, IN 46383
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