What is Finance?

Why a Minor in Finance?

Jobs in Finance

• Credit Analyst
• Equity Researcher
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Planner
• Investor Relations
• Loan Officer
• Portfolio Manager
• Risk Management
• Stockbroker
• Treasury Analyst
• Wealth Management

Expert Faculty

Faculty teaching finance courses have practical work experience that enhances the learning environment. Like all University of Michigan instructors, they have a passion for education and years of teaching and mentorship experience. Finance faculty members are available to consult with students wishing to pursue careers in any of the above-mentioned areas. 

PERFECT PAIRINGS

A Finance minor is well suited for all majors. Those students pursuing a major in Economics or Mathematics greatly enhance their career options with a Finance minor. Interested students can email schoolofmanagement@umich.edu for more information or schedule an appointment with a business advisor.

Finance Minor Requirement

Fifteen credits as follows, with a grade point average of C (2.0) or higher

FIN 361 - Financial Management (3) (prerequisite: ACC 201, SCM 211 or MTH 375, ECN 201, ECN 202)

Four from:

Please refer to the online catalog for the Finance Minor Requirements.

What is General Business?

General Business provides broad exposure to all crucial components that contribute to a business.  You'll get an overview of many functions in the business world and base your studies on how these functions interact. General business allows you to study all functions of a business operation rather than a specialization in any one area of business. 

Why a minor in General Business?

This minor is an excellent option if you are a working professional, established in your career or a student seeking a minor with a wide variety of online courses in areas where you would like to build more skills and develop more. A career in business can lead to a job at any corporation or business, but there is an increasing need for business skills in government, commerce, and non-profit organizations. Business principles can serve as the backbone for economic, political and social systems at all levels. Elective options from operations and supply chain management, accounting, finance, management, entrepreneurship, and international business allow students to customize their curriculum based on their career interests and aspirations.

Jobs in General Business

This flexible minor allows students to study in a variety of business areas related to his/her career goals.  Courses expose students to various areas of business necessary in the competitive marketplace. 

Students will be well prepared for a career such as: 

• Account Manager
• Business Manager
• Business Owner
• Franchisee
• Officer Manager
• Operations Manager
• Project Manager
• Sales Representative

Expert Faculty

Faculty teaching general business courses have practical work experience that enhances the learning environment. Like all University of Michigan instructors, they have a passion for education and years of experience teaching and researching current business issues.

PERFECT PAIRINGS

A General Business minor is well suited for all majors, especially those pursuing an online degree. Those students pursuing a major in Actuarial Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, English, Healthcare Administration, Performing Arts/Theatre, and STEM majors greatly enhance their career options with a General Business minor.  Interested students can email schoolofmanagement@umich.edu for more information or schedule an appointment with a business advisor.

General Business Minor Requirement

Fifteen credits, with a grade point average of C (2.0) or higher, from:

What is Human Resources Management?

Human Resources Management (HRM) is the process of hiring and developing employees so that they become more valuable to the organization.  Human Resource Management includes conducting job analyses, planning personnel needs, recruiting the right people for the job, orienting and training, managing wages and salaries, providing benefits and incentives, evaluating performance, resolving disputes, and communicating with employees at all levels.

Why a minor in Human Resources Management?

The human resources management minor is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the fields of general management or in human resource management. These fields demand a range of personal qualities and skills, from the ability to work with diverse employees to the active promotion of organizational goals. The ideal student has "soft skills" like integrity, fair-mindedness, and a proactive personality, as well as be able to cope with conflicting points of view, function under pressure, and demonstrate discretion. The "hard skills" necessary include computer proficiency, strong written and oral communication, math, and principles of business.

The curriculum intends to give students a broad understanding of organizations by addressing necessary managerial knowledge and skills.  In order to help an organization function effectively, the curriculum focuses on managing teams, leading change, negotiation tactics, human resource development, and exploring key areas in human resources management.  All of the courses are built around the concept of portfolio development.  In each course, the assignments will either enable the student to investigate career options, demonstrate marketable and applicable skills, or result in a project/paper which will make the student stand out in the job market. 

Jobs in Human Resources Management

Graduates with this minor will be attractive for the positions of general manager in small organizations, and entry-level management or staff persons in human relations departments in larger corporations. 

Students will be well prepared for a career such as:

Expert Faculty

Faculty teaching human resource management courses have practical work experience that enhances the online learning environment. Like all University of Michigan instructors, they have a passion for education and years of teaching and mentorship experience.

PERFECT PAIRINGS

A Human Resources Management minor is well suited for all majors. Those students pursuing a major in Healthcare Administration or Psychology greatly enhance their career options with a Human Resources Management minor. Interested students can email schoolofmanagement@umich.edu for more information or schedule an appointment with a business advisor.

Human Resources Minor Requirement 

What is Marketing?

Marketing is the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.  Marketing refers to activities undertaken by a company to promote the buying or selling of a product or service, including the advertising, selling, and delivering of products to consumers or other businesses. Marketing is often described by those in the field as both a science and an art. Marketers use their skills to analyze hard data to identify both customer needs and new product development.   While there are many opportunities to deal with hard data, there is also an important component related to the interpretation of data and translating it into marketing actions that will allow the firm to reach its objectives.  Marketing professionals are also involved in planning methods to determine where to market and set prices.  Using their creative side, marketers plan and develop communications strategies and coordinate the delivery of products and services to current and potential customers. 

Why a Minor in Marketing?

Jobs in Marketing 

• Brand Consultant
• Communication Manager
• Content Director
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• eMarketing Specialist
• Market Research Analyst
• Marketing Manager
• Media Relations Manager
• Qualitative Research Director
• Relationship Manager
• Sales Manager
• Sales Representative
• SEM/SEO Manager
•  Social Media Strategist

Expert Faculty

All UM-Flint marketing faculty have earned doctoral degrees and bring practical working knowledge into the learning environment. Like all University of Michigan instructors, they have a passion for education and years of experience teaching and researching current business issues.

PERFECT PAIRINGS

A Marketing minor is well suited for all majors, especially those pursuing an online degree. Those students pursuing a major in Communications, English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or Psychology greatly enhance their career options with a Marketing minor. Interested students can email schoolofmanagement@umich.edu for more information or schedule an appointment with a business advisor.

Marketing Minor Requirement