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General Business
Minor Overview
18 credits
Why general business?
General Business minors receive a well-rounded breadth of knowledge on business topics including the buying, selling and producing of goods. The basic principles and techniques learned will serve general business minors well in a variety of workplaces.
The Entrepreneurship, General Business or Sport Business minors are not allowed with any business major.
Goes great with:
- Graphic Design
- Music Industry - Business track
- Music Industry - Technology track
- Public Relations
Course descriptions
(From the 2011-13 Catalog)
A. All of the following:
AC222 - Accounting Concepts (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to accounting with an emphasis on the interpretation and use of accounting information for effective business decision-making. The course employs an “information user/managerial approach” rather than an “information preparer approach.” Students are introduced to the accounting system, financial statement analysis, and quantitative managerial accounting techniques.
Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
MG219 - Principles of Management (3 credits)
This first course in management stresses an understanding of the management functions as an integral part of the business organization. Attention is given to planning, leading, organizing, controlling and other aspects of the managerial process.
Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
MK217 - Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
This beginning course in marketing develops an understanding of the marketing function and its central importance to the business organization. Attention is paid to a variety of marketing topics including products, channels and distribution, pricing, promotion, buyer behavior, and ethical issues in marketing.
Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
B. Nine additional credits approved by the Business Department chair.
For more information contact:
Thomas Marpe, Ed.D.
Chair, Business Department
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #1455
Winona, MN 55987-1399
(800) 635-5987, Ext. 6963
tmarpe@smumn.edu
