Non-BSM students can engage in rigorous business studies through two programs:

The Entrepreneurial Business Minor is an 18-credit experience that allows non-BSM students to join their BSM counterparts to work together to bring nascent ideas to fruition through coursework in finance, accounting, management, marketing, product development and a deep dive into the best practices within the world of entrepreneurship. Students will conclude their minor studies with an experiential-learning course that allows students to transcend the classroom and bring ideas to life. Students will engage with and have access to all the resources of the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

The Freeman Business Minor is a 16.5-credit experience that is designed to equip non-business majors with a foundational understanding of key concepts and practices in the business world. This program provides students with the essential tools and frameworks needed to navigate organizational, financial, and strategic environments within business—regardless of their primary field of study.

Through 7.5 credits of required coursework, students gain core knowledge in areas such as accounting, business statistics and spreadsheet creation and usage. These foundational courses ensure a solid grounding in the language and logic of business. In addition, students complete 9 credits of electives, allowing them to tailor the minor to their personal interests and professional goals. Whether a student is passionate about quantitative analysis or the necessary “soft skills” in business, the elective options provide flexibility to deepen understanding in areas most relevant to their aspirations.

The Freeman Business Minor complements any major by enhancing students’ ability to think strategically, work effectively in teams, and understand how businesses function—skills that are increasingly valuable in every career path. The minor is also designed to help non-business students build a pathway into the 4+1 graduate programs in the Freeman School (Master of Energy, Master of Finance and Master of Data Analytics).