Small Business Management Minor
What is Small Business Management?
The Small Business Management Minor at MSU-Northern provides you with the essential skills you need to manage or launch a successful small business. Through hands-on coursework and practical application, you'll gain the tools to lead small teams, navigate entrepreneurial challenges, and establish a solid foundation for business operations.
Why Choose a Minor in Small Business Management?
This minor is ideal for students with entrepreneurial ambitions or those aiming to manage small businesses effectively. With courses focusing on business management, financial applications, marketing, and law, you'll receive comprehensive training in small business practices. The program emphasizes real-world applications, making it an excellent fit for students who want to turn their ideas into actionable business plans.
- Develop Business Expertise – Learn how to manage operations, finances, and customer relationships.
- Gain Entrepreneurial Skills – Build a foundation to start and sustain a successful business.
- Enhance Career Flexibility – Apply small business strategies to a variety of industries.
The Small Business Management Minor pairs well with a variety of business and technical majors, providing valuable entrepreneurial knowledge across industries. Recommended pairings include:
- Business Administration – Combine management expertise with small business strategies for a versatile career path.
- Agricultural Operations Technology– Gain the tools to manage agricultural enterprises.
- Diesel Technology – Enhance entrepreneurial skills to start or manage service shops and equipment businesses.
- Automotive Technology – Apply small business practices to the automotive repair and sales industry.
The Academic Map provides a clear semester-by-semester breakdown of the courses required to complete the program.
Sample Courses:
- Entrepreneurship
- Small Business Management
- Customer Service Management
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