Curricular Action Notice: Program Change
Department: Business and Economics

1. Rationale for change:
The purpose of the change is to list as a requirement for the minor a prerequisite for BUS 3301, Introduction to Finance, ECO 1101. An introduction to the economy is also a critical element of understanding business.

2. Old Degree and Program Title : Minor in Business Administration
New Degree and Program Title : Minor in Business Administration
List all changes:
i. Replace “3 credits by Advisement” with ECO 1101 Macroeconomics.
ii. Update course prefixes consistent with the new business program.

3. Program Description for Catalog (if changed):

The minor in business administration provides an overview of business concepts for students not majoring in business administration. A business minor provides valuable insight regarding business to students who will conduct themselves in a business environment.

Requested Date to be Offered: Fall 2008
Old: Minor in Business Administration [18 credits]
ACC 1110 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 1130 Intro to Business & Management
BUS 2230 Management Principles
BUS 3301 Intro to Finance
BUS 3330 Marketing
3 credit hours by Advisement

New: Minor in Business Administration [18 credits]
ACC 1110 Principles of Accounting I
ECO 1101 Macroeconomics
BUS 1130 Intro to Business & Management
MGT 2230 Management Principles
FIN 3301 Intro to Finance
MKT 3330 Marketing