Enhance your degree with real-world business knowledge
Many Marian students majoring in non-business fields—like the arts, sciences, healthcare, or humanities—expand their career opportunities by adding a minor in business. The knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience you’ll gain through applied business coursework will benefit you in both your professional and personal life.
Why you should choose a minor in business
Graduates who understand how to manage people and projects, interpret financial statements, and market products or services are valuable in every industry. Whether you dream of managing an art gallery, performing with a symphony, or conducting scientific research, a business foundation helps you think strategically and lead effectively.
The Marian University School of Business gives you real-world learning experiences and the tools to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.
What you'll learn
Our experiential curriculum emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to real business challenges. You’ll learn how to:
- Analyze business problems and make data-driven decisions
- Build and manage budgets
- Develop a comprehensive business plan
- Oversee business functions such as finance, accounting, marketing, and operations
- Present and defend your business strategies effectively
The business minor is designed for students earning a bachelor’s degree outside the School of Business. The program requires 18 credit hours of business coursework, including:
BUS 109: Business Plan Competition
This introductory course covers key principles of finance, accounting, economics, marketing, and management. Working in teams, you’ll develop and pitch an original business concept to Indianapolis executives and entrepreneurs. You’ll conduct market analysis, build financial projections, and craft a viable operational strategy.
Plus, you’ll complete nine additional credit hours in business courses tailored to your interests and career goals.
Career paths with a business minor
Pairing a business minor with your major opens the door to leadership and management roles in a wide range of industries:
- Biology major + business minor: Healthcare management, pharmaceutical sales, R&D project management, biotech marketing
- Chemistry major + business minor: Research or operations management in agriculture, energy, or food science
- Communication or English major + business minor: Advertising, marketing, PR, content strategy, or corporate communications
- Math major + business minor: Data analytics, logistics, actuarial science, or systems management
- Music major + business minor: Arts administration, nonprofit management, talent representation, or studio management
- Visual arts major + business minor: Gallery management, creative direction, or arts entrepreneurship