Minor in Business Non-degree Program Guide

Give your Bachelor of Arts degree a competitive edge with a minor in Business. Gain essential business skills in areas like management, marketing, and finance, and open doors to diverse career opportunities. Whether you're pursuing a career in the arts, public service, or entrepreneurship, this minor provides the practical knowledge you need to succeed in today’s dynamic job market.

Admission to the minor in Business will be determined once per year through an internal application process to the Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Student Services Office. Students are not eligible to select the minor in Business directly from high school.

Academic Requirements for Business Minor students

General Requirements and Information
  • Enrolment in the minor is limited and requires a competitive average (minimum of 2.3) based on a minimum of 24 units and must include the following pre-requisite courses:
    • 3 units in 100-level ENGL (except ENGL 150) OR 3 units in 100-level WRS
    • ECON 101 - Introduction to Microeconomics 
    • ECON 102 - Introduction to Macroeconomics 
    • STAT 161 - Introductory Statistics for Business and Economics (or equivalent)
  • NOTE: Having the minimum average does not guarantee admission to the minor. A higher competitive average may be required
Required Courses
  • ECON 101 - Introduction to Microeconomics
  • ECON 102 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • STAT 161 - Introductory Statistics for Business and Economics
  • A minimum of 15 units to a maximum of 21 units in Business courses at the senior level including:
    • B LAW 201 - Legal Foundations of the Canadian Economy
    • MARK 201 - Introduction to Marketing
    • SEM 301 - Behavior in Organizations
    • 3 units in Business courses at the 300- or 400-level
  • 3 units from your choice of:
    • ACCTG 200 - Introduction to Accounting
    • ACCTG 211 - Introduction to Accounting for Financial Performance
Additional Notes
  • ACCTG 211 is required for ACCTG 222
  • STAT 252 and MATH 154 as they may be required for some senior-level Business options
  • Course pre-requisites and co-requisites are not waived
  • Not all Business courses are available to students in the minor in Business

The University of Alberta Calendar will always contain the most up-to-date degree requirements for your program, and your requirements are determined by the calendar year you were admitted in.

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