Business Minors

At the Maine Business School, our business minors are exclusively designed for non-business majors, providing an exceptional opportunity to broaden their skill set and enhance their career prospects.

Pursuing a business minor allows students to gain foundational knowledge in critical areas such as management, marketing, and finance—skills highly valued across all industries. By complementing their primary field of study with business acumen, students can differentiate themselves in the job market, whether they aim to lead a creative project, launch a start-up, or advance in a corporate environment. A business minor not only enriches their academic experience but also equips them with the versatile tools needed to succeed in a competitive, interdisciplinary world.

To declare a business minor, visit the Student Success Center in room 213 of the Donald P. Corbett Business Building.

A minor in Accounting equips students with financial knowledge and analytical skills that enhance any major. Students gain expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and decision-making, preparing them for diverse careers or further studies. This versatile minor helps students stand out to employers by demonstrating their ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.

Complete 8 courses (24 credit hours):

Principles of Financial Accounting (ACC 201)*
Principles of Managerial Accounting (ACC 202)*
Intermediate Accounting I (ACC 301)*
Intermediate Accounting II (ACC 302)
Cost Accounting (ACC 305)
Auditing (ACC 310)
Federal Income Taxation (ACC 312)
Accounting Elective

*Course must be passed with a grade of C- or better. Open to non-business majors only.

To become a certified public accountant in the state of Maine, 15 credit hours of accounting and 150 total credit hours of higher education are required. Interested students may consider applying to the Graduate School of Business MaineMBA in Accounting program to complete the additional credit hour requirements. For information on how to sit for the CPA exam in Maine, click here.

A minor in Business Administration gives non-business majors essential skills in management, marketing, and finance, enhancing their career prospects across industries. It complements their primary field of study, offering business knowledge that adds value to any role and prepares them for leadership or entrepreneurial opportunities.

Complete 9 courses (27 credit hours):

Introduction to Business (MGT 101)
Mathematics (MAT 115/116/126)
Principles of Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
Principles of Marketing (MKT 270)
Principles of Management and Organization (MGT 325)
Business Finance (FIN 350)*
Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 120)
Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 121)
General Psychology (PSY 100)

All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.

*Needs prerequisite of ACC 201, ECO 120, ECO 121, and MAT 115, MAT 116, or MAT 126.

A minor in Management gives non-business majors leadership, communication, and organizational skills to succeed in any field. It complements their primary studies, preparing them for leadership roles and effective team or project management across industries.

Complete 8 courses (24 credit hours):

Principles of Management and Organization (MGT 325)*
Organizational Behavior (MGT 326)
Human Resources Management (MGT 330)
Introduction to International Business (MGT 343)*
Leadership (MGT 460)
Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 120)*
Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 121)*
General Psychology (PSY 100)*

*Course must be passed with a grade of C- or better.

A minor in Marketing gives non-business majors skills in branding, communication, and consumer behavior. It complements any field of study, preparing students to engage audiences, analyze trends, and develop strategies, enhancing career opportunities in diverse industries.

Complete 7 courses (21 credit hours):

Introduction to Management (MGT 101)*
Principles of Marketing (MKT 270)*
Services Marketing (MKT 371)
Marketing Research (MKT 378)
Consumer Behavior (MKT 382)
Statistics (STS 132)*
Marketing Elective

*Course must be passed with a grade of C- or better.