Business Studies as a Secondary Major

(not available to College of Business majors)

The Business Studies major combines foundational courses in business with the liberal arts. It is meant to complement a non-business student’s program of study by offering primary business topics as well as the necessary analytical tools required for careers in management related fields. Students cannot pursue this major either on its own or in conjunction with a business major.

Prerequisites for all courses must be met. 

Dearborn Discovery Core (General Education)

All students must satisfy the University’s Dearborn Discovery Core requirements, in addition to the requirements for the major.  Students must also complete all CASL Degree Requirements.

Prerequisites to the Major

Major Requirements

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Some courses listed here may have additional prerequisites that could add to the total credit hours needed.

Concentration Requirements

General Business Concentration

Three courses from any 300 or 400 level COB course (Excluding BA 300, BPS 451, and any BI course). Courses must be from at least two different disciplines.

Communications Concentration

Economics Concentration 

This concentration can be completed fully ONLINE, in person, or a combination of both. The following courses are regularly offered online (at least one elective is offered online each semester): ECON 311, ECON 355, ECON 361, ECON 437, ECON 438.

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BE 401 may be counted for ECON 302; BE 403 may be counted for ECON 301; FIN 443 may be counted for ECON 311.

Entrepreneurship Concentration 

Psychology Concentration 

Dearborn Discovery Core (General Education)

All students must satisfy the University’s Dearborn Discovery Core requirements, in addition to the requirements for the major.  Students must also complete all CEHHS degree requirements.

Prerequisites to the Major

Major Requirements

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Some courses listed here may have additional prerequisites that could add to the total credit hours needed.

Concentration Requirements

Entrepreneurship Concentration

Human Resource Management Concentration

Marketing Concentration

Supply Chain Management Concentration