Administration Minor

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Administration are not allowed to complete the Administration Minor. Students may select any of the following minors: Emergency Management, Information Technology (IT), and Public Administration.

The Administration Minor is designed for students choosing to focus on both administration and leadership competencies needed by all organizations, whether private, public, or non-profit, in order to achieve their missions and achieve their goals. Grades of C or higher must be earned in all course work in the area of specialization. Students who successfully complete this minor will:

• Understand and apply the contemporary administrative theories and practices as they relate to public, non-profit, and private organizations;
• Effectively employ critical thinking methodology for analyzing and resolving organizational issues;
• Demonstrate the communication skills required in today’s diverse, team-oriented workplaces;
• Integrate the leadership and interpersonal competencies that are essential for effective administration; and
• Synthesize the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are associated with workplace success and to meet the organizational challenges of modern organization

Students should seek approved substitution of minor courses that are counted towards the program core and/or specialization courses. In other words, students must complete 21 credit hours of approved coursework beyond the core or specialization requirements. The minor consists of the following seven courses and has a three-credit computer literacy prerequisite, CS-180. A grade of C or higher is required in all minor coursework.

Minor in Administration (21 credits)

Required Courses (21 credits)

ADM-303	ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY AND PRACTICE	3
ADM-306	SERVICES MARKETING	3
ADM-315	DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE	3
ADM-320	FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION	3
ADM-353	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT	3
ADM-412	QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY	3
ADM-464	STRATEGIC HUM RES ADMIN	3

Approved minors for students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Administration

Emergency Management	18 credits
This minor Is listed under the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management program.

Information Technology	21 credits
This minor is listed under the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program.

Public Administration	21 credits
This minor is listed under the Bachelor of Public Administration.

Note:

1. Some minors may not be offered at all delivery sites.
2. Minor courses may not be used to satisfy the major core or distribution requirements.