Colangelo College of Business Minor Degree Programs

The Colangelo College of Business educates and develops values-driven business leaders with quality Business and Management degrees. With a depth of minor degree programs, you can build skillsets relevant for tomorrow’s workforce while learning the principles of servant leadership and entrepreneurism. Whether you are looking to improve your management skills, strengthen your communication or establish a business of your own, a minor from the Colangelo College of Business will complement your future goals. Discover which minor degrees are available now.

Minor in Accounting - 20 Credits

A minor in accounting includes a focus on accounting principles and theories necessary for preparing financial statements in the United States. Explore auditing standards, the procedures involved in the auditing process and ethical issues faced by auditors. Study the theories and practices of preparing income taxes of corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts and individuals. In addition, learn the principles of cost accounting, including job order systems, process costing, activity-based costing and budgeting.

Financial Accounting (ACC-250)
Managerial Accounting (ACC-260)
Intermediate Accounting I (ACC-370)
Intermediate Accounting II (ACC-371)
Cost Accounting (ACC-360)

Minor in Business Analytics - 24 Credits

The minor in business analytics provides students with hands-on foundational skills in analytics and a detailed overview of database structures, data visualization, predictive and perspective analytics, and data mining topics. This minor program focuses on technology, statistics and how to use and interpret data to analyze business.

Introduction to Computer Technology (BIT-200)
Business Statistics (BUS-352)
Introduction to Database Structures (SYM-400)
Introduction to Business Analytics (BIT-430)
Advanced Business Analytics (BIT-435)
Data Mining (BIT-445)

Minor in Business Management - 20 Credits

For individuals interested in the organizational, people-oriented skills of management, GCU offers a minor in business management. You are provided with the skills required to be a global citizen, critical thinker and responsible leader in today's global economy. Focus on key functional areas such as organizational behavior and management, servant leadership, human resources management, accounting, finance and marketing. Receive information on the approaches to organizational development with an emphasis on the practical aspects of changing organizations to improve effectiveness.

Servant Leadership (MGT-410)
Managing Business Communication and Change (MGT-325)
Organizational Behavior and Management (MGT-420)
Global Business (BUS-390)
Human Resources (MGT-434)

Minor in Entrepreneurial Studies - 16 Credits

For creative and innovative individuals who are looking to function as entrepreneurs in their own business or in creative roles within organizations, GCU offers a minor in entrepreneurial studies. Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a new business, but also about recognizing opportunity and leading an organization to pursue it. The minor in entrepreneurial studies degree is built on the principles of personal integrity, values and innovation, and addresses key business areas including servant leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

Public Relations and Networking Skills (ENT-320)
New Venture Financing (ENT-420)
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENT-436)
Business Execution (ENT-446)

Minor in Faith and Free Markets – 18 Credits

The minor in faith and free markets is founded on the Christian worldview and free market capitalism. This minor is ideal for students who want to combine their love of business with their Christian faith. Learn about conscious capitalism, democracy, theology, entrepreneurship and how these work together to promote ethical free market capitalism and human flourishing.

Christian Worldview
American Government and Politics
Christian Life: The Way of Jesus
Poverty of Nations
Free Market Capitalism

Minor in Finance and Economics - 28 Credits

For those interested in a career in corporate finance, banking, insurance or investment companies, GCU offers a minor in finance and economics. Coursework encompasses areas such as finance, economics, statistics, financial and managerial accounting, marketing, investments and portfolio management. Study international trade and finance while exploring the interrelationships between the international monetary environment and financial planning for corporations with overseas operations. Focus on developing business and leadership skills that address the areas of servant leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

Business Statistics (BUS-352)
Essentials of Economics (ECN-351)
Financial Accounting (ACC-240)
Fundamentals of Business Finance (FIN-350)
Intermediate Finance (FIN-450)
Introduction to Investments (FIN-375)
International Trade and Finance (ECN-450)

Minor in General Business - 20 Credits

A minor in general business provides you with a foundation in business knowledge and skills focusing on the areas of economics, management, organizational behavior, technology, statistics and accounting. This minor complements any non-Colangelo College of Business major with an emphasis on supporting career-readiness, surveying technological trends, as well as engage in microeconomic, macroeconomic and international economics topics. This minor also introduces fundamental principles and practices of financial accounting, and how understanding organizational behavior leads to effective management practice.

Introduction to Technology (BIT-200)
Fundamentals of Accounting (ACC-240)
Business Statistics (BUS-352)
Essentials of Economics (ECN-351)
Organizational Behavior and Management (MGT-420)

Minor in Hospitality Management - 16 Credits

For individuals who are interested in the hospitality industry, GCU offers a minor in hospitality management. The minor program provides students an opportunity to gain academic knowledge in the areas of general hospitality, food and beverage, hotel and lodging, and hospitality marketing. Students will receive an introduction to the hospitality industry, as well as an overview of management, operations and hospitality services marketing.

Introduction to Hospitality (HOS-200)
Hotel and Lodging Management and Operations (HOS-440)
Food and Beverage Service Management and Operations (HOS-460)
Hospitality Services Marketing (HOS-470)

Minor in Marketing - 20 Credits

A minor in marketing addresses topics such as marketing principles, strategic management and the key elements of advertising and public relations. Study buyer and consumer behavior using a scientific approach that examines distinct buyer strategies and decision-making processes of purchase by organizational buyers and consumers. Learn about business research processes and the research documents used as tools to aid in managerial decision-making. Topics include designing research projects, collecting primary and secondary data, conducting ethical research, applying statistical tools and measurement techniques, developing a marketing plan and reporting the research in both written and oral presentation formats.

Introduction to Marketing (MKT-315)
Buyer and Consumer Behavior (MKT-345)
Promotion and Advertising (MKT 415)
Marketing Research and Reporting (MKT-445)
Marketing Management (MKT-450)

Minor in Military Service (ROTC)

The U.S. Armed Forces are more sophisticated than ever, demanding well-educated personnel. To meet this demand, GCU offers a robust and relevant education designed specifically for Army and Air Force military service students. Pursue an Army or Air Force minor to sharpen your abilities in team leadership, military history, defense policy and other key areas.

Army ROTC Minor Courses – 27 Credits

Introduction to the Army (MSL-101N)
Foundations of Agile and Adaptive Leadership (MSL-102N)
Leadership and Decision Making (MSL-201N)
Army Doctrine and Team Development (MSL-202N)
Training Management and the Warfighting Functions (MSL-301N)
Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations (MSL-302N)
The Army Officer (MSL-401N)
Company Grade Leadership (MSL-402N)
American Military History (HIS-231)

Air Force ROTC Minor Courses – 36 Credits

Air Force Today I (AES-101)
Leadership Laboratory (AES-102)
Air Force Today II (AES-103)
Leadership Laboratory (AES-104)
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I (AES-201)
Leadership Laboratory (AES-202A)
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II (AES-203)
Leadership Laboratory (AES-204)
Air Force Leadership Studies I (AES-301)
Leadership Laboratory (AES-302)
Air Force Leadership Studies II (AES-303)
Leadership Laboratory (AES-304)
National Security Affairs (AES-401)
Leadership Laboratory (AES-402)
Regional Security Issues (AES-403A)
Leadership Laboratory (AES-404)
Air Force Physical Fitness (AES-294A)
Air Force Physical Fitness (AES-294B)
Air Force Physical Fitness (AES-294C)
Air Force Physical Fitness (AES-294D)
Air Force Physical Fitness (AES-294E)
Air Force Physical Fitness (AES-294F)
Air Force Physical Fitness (AES-294G)
Air Force Physical Fitness (AES-294H)

Minor in Sports Management - 20 Credits

A minor in sports management prepares you to specialize in professional sports marketing, sports media, amateur and professional athletics and sports and entertainment event planning. Coursework for this degree focuses on developing key business skills with specific application to the sports industry. Gain an introduction to event planning for athletic, recreational, entertainment and special events with an emphasis on budgeting, site selection, sponsorship and facility management. Examine marketing concepts as they apply to sports organizations, covering topics such as promotions, public relations, sponsorship and sales.

Introduction to Sports Management (BUS-232)
Introduction to Marketing (MKT-315)
Sports Events (BUS-372)
Sports Marketing (MKT-373)
Sports Retail Management & Sales (MKT-465)