University of La Verne

What you'll study

Students typically take a mix of foundational and applied courses covering:

• Management fundamentals: organizational behaviour, leadership, and strategy basics.
• Marketing concepts: market analysis, promotion, and customer-focused planning.
• Financial literacy: introductory accounting and finance principles for non-finance majors.
• Operations and entrepreneurship: process thinking, project management, and small-business essentials.
• Business law and ethics: legal and ethical considerations in commercial settings.

Entry requirements

The minor is available to enrolled undergraduates; students usually declare the minor through the registrar or college advising office. Common prerequisites include completion of introductory coursework (such as introductory economics or accounting) or instructor/advisor approval. Some departments require a minimum GPA or limit concurrent enrollment in certain upper-division business courses.

Career prospects

Completing a Business Administration Minor strengthens career options by pairing domain expertise with business acumen. Graduates become more competitive for roles that require cross-functional collaboration—examples include product support, project coordination, sales engineering, nonprofit program management, and small-business roles—or to pursue internships that bridge their major and business operations.

Scholarships & funding angle

Funding opportunities vary by campus and college; undergraduate students should consult institutional scholarship offices and departmental advisors for merit- or need-based awards that support minors. Students may also pursue external scholarships aimed at leadership, entrepreneurship, or interdisciplinary study, and explore paid internships or employer tuition assistance for coursework relevant to their career goals.