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Business, General

Minor (M)

Undergraduate Minor

Allendale • Grand Rapids • Face to face • 18 Credits

Face to face

Students are required to come to a GVSU campus for face-to-face instruction to complete the program requirements. Instruction is face-to-face (though some courses may be offered online in addition).

Hybrid

Students come to a GVSU campus more than one time a semester for face-to-face instruction, with additional class meetings online. Instruction is online and face-to-face.

Low Residency

Students come to a GVSU campus no more than one time a semester (e.g., one weekend, week, class session, etc.). Instruction is mostly online.

Online

Students are not required to come to any GVSU campus to complete the program requirements. Instruction is fully online.

General business is a versatile minor for students seeking a diverse business education. 

Overview

The undergraduate minor program in business is for nonbusiness majors, designed to complement major fields of study in other departments or schools. Without emphasizing a specific area of study, students gain knowledge and experience across fields while gaining practical experience. Learn to identify and analyze problems, create and communicate effective solutions, make decisions, and monitor results.

Coursework covers a variety of topics including:

  • Accounting.
  • Administrative Policy.
  • Economics.
  • Finance.
  • Marketing.
  • Organization.
  • Law.

Small class sizes mean you get personal interaction with professors, and faculty often consult on real business issues, giving students valuable insights in the classroom. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, you have access to a vibrant business hub. The Small Business Technology Development Center provides great networking opportunities with business leaders, and internships are designed to fit your desired field of study and class schedule, allowing you to gain valuable work experience before graduation.

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Seidman College of Business

gvsu.edu/seidman
50 Front Avenue SW
(616) 331-7500

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Scholarships

Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.

Grand Valley offers myScholarships (a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities. myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you to scholarships for which you might qualify.

Embedded in a Real Business Hub

The L. William Seidman Center sits in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, placing students steps away from major employers, networking events, and internships. This downtown advantage gives students daily exposure to the region’s business ecosystem.

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