As a non-business student at the University of Michigan-Flint, you can pair any bachelor's degree with a business minor. A minor in business can not only make you a better-rounded applicant for employers but also help increase your business expertise. You will be able to bring a new perspective to the table with your business minor and enhance your overall understanding of Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Human Resources Management, or Marketing. The business minor program is handpicked for non-business majors to receive these specialized business concepts in the least amount of credits.
Entrepreneurship
WHAT IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT (EIM)?
Entrepreneurship is the capacity and willingness to develop, organize, and manage a venture along with any of its risks. Innovation Management is handling all of the activities needed to “introduce something new”. This includes the idea development and implementation, as well as the product launch and introduction of new internal processes. The minor provides depth and breadth of educational exposure for students interested in either starting their own business or working in entrepreneurial and innovative organizations.
Why a minor in EIM?
Jobs in Entrepreneurship
Pursuing entrepreneurship and being innovative gives students the freedom to be their own boss, make their own hours, and pursue their own values. Perhaps most importantly, it enables them to make money doing whatever they love most. Also, there is virtually no limit on what one can earn as an entrepreneur. Several former Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management minors have used what they have learned to launch their own ventures like photography studios, developing apps, and patenting/promoting designs. Even if one does not want to start a business, corporations want to hire entrepreneurial and innovative employees.
Students will be well prepared for a career such as:
- Starting the Company of their Dreams!
- Working in a Start-up
- Working for an Innovative Company
- Being a Director of Venture Creation
- Owning a Franchise
- Becoming an Innovation Manager
- Becoming a Program Manager
- Becoming a Project Manager
Expert Faculty
Faculty teaching entrepreneurship and innovation management 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. Management faculty are available to consult with students wishing to pursue careers in entrepreneurship and innovation management.
Perfect Pairings
An Entrepreneurship minor is well suited for all majors. Those students pursuing a major in Computer Science, Engineering, Performing Arts/Theatre, or STEM majors greatly enhance their career options with an Entrepreneurship Minor. Interested students can email Professor Mark Simon or schoolofmanagement@umich.edu for more information or schedule an appointment with a business advisor.
EIM Minor Requirement
Fifteen credits as follows, with a grade point average of C (2.0) or higher
Finance
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.
General Business
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:
Human Resources Management
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:
- Diversity Manager
- HR Business Partner
- HR Generalist
- Human Capital Strategist
- Human Resources Director
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Risk Manager
- Recruitment Consultant
- Relations Manager
- Talent Development Specialist
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
Marketing
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
Fifteen credits as follows, with a grade point average of C (2.0) or higher

Hailey Andres
"As a graphic design major, I was looking for additional coursework that I could take that would allow me to gain a broader understanding of the industry I would be working in. Adding on a marketing minor at UM-Flint offered me a greater perspective in this sector and has given me a competitive edge when seeking internship opportunities."
- Hailey Andres, BFA Art & Design and Minor in Marketing

Neil Kagerer
"I decided to add on an Entrepreneurship Minor because it would help me refine my leadership skills, and it would allow me to explore an interest of mine. The EIM minor is great for anyone interested in learning about how to start a business, shape their personal brand, and teaches important transferable skills!!!"
- Neil Kagerer, BA in Sociology and a Minor in Entrepreneurship

Mustafa Salim
“I’ve always been interested in financial markets and the economy. As an economics major, I wanted to add more depth to my degree. The Financial Management Association solidified the idea of adding a Finance minor to my degree.”
- Mustafa Salim, BA in Economics and Minor in Finance

IN-PERSON AND ONLINE Classes
For maximum convenience, we offer classes during the day, evening, in a hybrid format, and also 100% online. You can customize your business minor to fit your learning and lifestyle needs each semester by taking any class format.

OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN FROM ENTREPRENEURS
UM-Flint's faculty are connected to amazing individuals and exciting organizations at the forefront of entrepreneurship in Flint and worldwide. The Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosts entrepreneurship competitions and speaker events.

PREPARING COLLEGE GRADUATES FOR Professional Success
The School of Management assists students with career readiness by hosting a variety of career development events like business career fairs, workshops, alumni speakers, employer in residence, company tours, and more! Career Planning Counselor, Antonio Riggs, is able to discuss a plan to land your internship or dream job.

Engaging Class Trips
The School of Management faculty and staff offer annual trips. Recent trips include: Federal Reserve in Detroit, United Shore, Quicken Loans, Huntington Bank, Dominos, and more. These trips give students the opportunity to learn about the day to day operations of the organization and about internship opportunities.

Get Involved with an Award winning Student Organization
The School of Management proudly supports and sponsors eight student organizations that are nationally recognized and have received national awards. Recently, the Entrepreneurs Society was awarded the 2019 Global Chapter of the Year. Student organization members gain real-life career experience and make professional connections not only within the Flint community, but worldwide.

Discover Yourself and make life long friends on a faculty-led study abroad trip
The School of Management hosts faculty-led study abroad trips that are three weeks or shorter in the spring/summer semester. You will gain firsthand knowledge about business and culture in a foreign counrty alongside an experienced professor and a group of peers. Study abroad trips count towards UM-Flint credit and are eligible for financial aid and scholarships.