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Business Administration (Minor)
Accelerate your career potential with Creighton University's minor in Business Administration, tailored exclusively for non-business majors. In today’s interconnected economy, foundational business acumen is essential whether you aim to manage a clinical practice, lead a creative nonprofit or launch your own venture. By mastering strategic marketing concepts and investment fundamentals, you will gain the critical tools to drive organizational value, maximize financial well-being and stand out to top-tier employers across all career sectors.
- Core business literacy: Master the essentials of corporate finance, global markets, consumer marketing strategy and organizational behavior.
- Professional versatility: Pair your primary major with expertise to prepare for management and leadership tracks.
- Practical practice management: Gain the foundational financial tools necessary to successfully own, operate or consult for a private practice or small business.
- Personal wealth optimization: Learn actionable investment and financial strategy concepts to enhance your long-term personal economic well-being.
- Customizable curriculum: Select tailored business electives that directly align with your specific personal interests and primary career goals.
Expand Your Career Potential With a Minor in Business Administration
A flexible, high-impact 18-credit curriculum.
Pairing a business administration minor with your non-business major requires 18 additional credits. This compact, high-impact curriculum fits seamlessly into your schedule while delivering the foundational commercial skills that employers demand.
Required Core Courses (12 Credits)
Gain a comprehensive command of essential business disciplines through four foundational courses:
- ACC 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting: Learn to read financial statements, track corporate ledgers and interpret economic data.
- ECO 203 | Introductory Microeconomics: Analyze market supply and demand, pricing structures and strategic corporate decision-making.
- MGT 271 | Organizational Behavior: Master team leadership dynamics, corporate culture and human resource optimization strategies.
- MKT 319 | Principles of Marketing: Build practical skills in modern brand strategy, target audience analysis and digital market positioning.
Targeted Electives (Select 6 Credits)
Customize your minor to match your specific professional goals by selecting two specialized business courses:
- BIA 253 | Management Information Systems: Learn to leverage enterprise data frameworks and digital technology to streamline organizational operations.
- FIN 301 | Managerial Finance: Develop the financial knowledge and decision-making skills that help individuals and organizations succeed.
- MGT 315 | Law for Business Leaders: Navigate corporate law, binding contracts, risk management and ethical regulatory compliance.
- FIN 353 | Personal Financial Planning: Gain actionable wealth management skills, including investment strategies, budgeting and long-term asset security.
Business Ethics and the Common Good
Employers demand more than just technical proficiency; they seek agile, ethical leaders. Our unique Mindset Curriculum is integrated into your accounting coursework, ensuring you develop the six core competencies – Action, Cross-cultural, Analytical, Collaborative, Reflective and Service Mindsets – that top-tier firms value most. We don’t just teach you how to "do well" in business, we empower you to "do good" for society.
- Analytical and action-oriented: Move beyond data entry to provide high-level strategic insights and decisive financial leadership.
- Collaborative and cross-cultural: Master the ability to work across diverse teams and navigate the complexities of the global marketplace.
- Reflective and service-driven: Ground your financial expertise in Jesuit values, practicing ethical decision-making that serves the greater professional community.
Admission Requirements
Creighton admissions are based upon:
- High school GPA
- ACT or SAT scores*
- Extracurricular activities
- A personal statement to demonstrate creative abilities not reflected in transcripts
- A recommendation from your high school counselor
Additionally, honors sections and advanced placement courses will enhance a candidate’s application
*If you are choosing to apply test-optional, ACT/SAT exam scores are not required at the time of application for admission.
When to Apply
- August 1: Application for fall admission opens.
- October 1: Submission period for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens (open through June 30). Use the prior year tax information. Creighton’s school code number is 002542.
- November 1: Early Action deadline for applicants. Submit your Application for Undergraduate Admission and all required credentials by this date to receive a non-binding admissions decision by December 15. All decisions are non-binding.
- December 1: Priority deadline for scholarship consideration. Submit your Application for Undergraduate Admission and all required credentials by this date to receive priority scholarship consideration and remain eligible to apply for honors and leadership programs and additional scholarship opportunities.
Business Administration Careers
A minor in business administration can complement nearly any major and help you bring valuable business skills to your chosen field. Knowledge of leadership, finance, marketing and organizational strategy can prepare you to manage teams, lead projects, run a practice or nonprofit, launch a venture or pursue business-focused roles such as:
- Business manager
- Operations manager
- Project manager
- Marketing manager
- Human resources manager
- Sales manager
- Business analyst
- Management consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Nonprofit program director
- Practice manager
- Research or laboratory manager
Get Involved in Student Clubs and Organizations
Heider Business Senate
The Creighton University Heider Business Senate is a liaison between the student body and the administration. The Senate promotes the mission and values of the Heider College of Business through various projects.
Beta Gamma Sigma: Business
Beta Gamma Sigma promotes the advancement of education in the art and science of business and fosters integrity in the conduct of business activities.
"Before pursuing a Business Administration minor, I didn’t see myself in a corporate field. But my first business course showed me how my Arts & Sciences background could complement business studies, and I ended up discovering an interest in corporate law."
Sara Razzino
Political Science and Philosophy Majors, Business Administration Minor
Class of 2027
Tuition, Cost and Financial Aid
Tuition is reviewed annually. Visit our Cost and Aid page for the current full cost of attendance, net-price calculator and financial-aid information. At Creighton, nearly all undergraduates receive financial aid. To be considered, submit your FAFSA and browse our institutional-aid programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can pursue the Business Administration minor?
The minor is available to undergraduate students outside the Heider College of Business who want to add business knowledge to their primary field of study.
What will I learn in the Business Administration minor?
Students gain a foundation in financial accounting, economics, organizational behavior and marketing, along with elective coursework in areas such as information systems, business law or personal financial planning.
How can a Business Administration minor benefit my career?
Business skills are valuable in nearly every profession. The minor will help you develop an understanding of markets, organizations and financial decision-making that can enhance careers in healthcare, education, nonprofit leadership, government and other fields.
Can I customize the minor to fit my interests?
Yes. In addition to the required core courses, you will choose business electives that allow you to explore areas such as finance, information systems, business law or personal financial planning.
What makes Creighton's business programs distinctive?
Creighton's Heider College of Business emphasizes ethical leadership, real-world application and a Jesuit approach to business education that prepares students to do well while doing good.
Accreditation
The Heider College of Business at Creighton holds dual accreditation from AACSB International, the global hallmark of excellence. Since 1949, we have remained in an elite tier of business education—one of only 2% of institutions worldwide to earn AACSB accreditation for both business and accounting.
- Elite distinction: As an original charter institution for accounting accreditation, we represent the highest standard of academic achievement.
- National rankings: Our undergraduate and graduate programs consistently rank in the top third of all AACSB-accredited schools by U.S. News & World Report.
- Leadership excellence: AACSB has specifically recognized the college for its innovative initiatives in leadership development.
- Quality assured: Our commitment to continuous improvement is validated through a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring your degree carries global prestige.
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