From entrepreneurship to marketing, minors offered at CSUF's business college provide a strong background in the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s economy. Regardless of major, Cal State Fullerton students can expand their horizons and improve their potential to lead in their chosen field through these versatile academic paths.

Business Administration Minor

Providing an understanding of the essentials of the role of business in society, the business administration minor includes instruction in introductory accounting, economics and business law, as well as options for customized study in financial management and information systems, management and organizational behavior, or marketing.

For more information on this minor, including the specific requirements for economics majors, visit the Business Administration Minor page in the current CSUF Catalog.

Economics Minor

Seeking a better understanding of how the economy operates? A minor in economics provides a foundation in macroeconomics, microeconomics and related analyses, as well as the opportunity to explore topics such as international economies, the economic impact of environmental problems and the economics of public policy. Many courses applicable to an economics minor can also be used to fulfill general education requirements or have a relationship with other primary disciplines, such as political science, geography, history or education.

To discover more about the economics minor, visit the Economics Minor page in the current CSUF catalog.

Entertainment and Hospitality Management Minor

Situated in one of the leading entertainment and hospitality markets in the world, the Southern California economy offers numerous opportunities for careers in such subsets of the field as movie production and planning, theme parks, hotels, restaurants, attractions and destination marketing, encompassing a wide range of career paths, from accounting to information systems.

A minor in entertainment and hospitality provides a versatile foundation in the field regardless of major. You will take two required courses, covering a review of business generally ( BUAD 210 ) and the entertainment field specifically ( MGMT 365 ). This is supplemented with your choice of two courses covering entertainment money management ( BUAD 360 ), entertainment business law ( MGMT 446 ), entertainment operations ( MGMT 470 ), and hospitality and tourism management ( MGMT 471 ), ensuring coursework matches your career objectives.

Note: If you are majoring in business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship, human resource management, legal studies, general management, or operations and supply chain management, you may not minor in entertainment and hospitality management.

Entrepreneurship Minor

Thinking of starting your own business, working in a small business or helping an existing enterprise innovate? The entrepreneurship minor equips you with the background and insights needed to launch actionable concepts in today’s diverse and high-technology marketplace. Coursework in accounting; finance; new venture creation, funding and launch; and marketing provides a well-rounded foundation.

Note: If you are majoring in business administration, you may not minor in entrepreneurship. You should consult the business administration curriculum for the concentration in entrepreneurship as a second concentration.

For additional information on the entrepreneurship minor, visit the Entrepreneurship Minor page in the current CSUF catalog.

Information Systems Minor

Information systems and technology is the lifeblood of today’s world, transforming such varied industries as health care, manufacturing and education. With an information systems minor, you will gain a working knowledge of the high-tech world of contemporary accounting, the essentials of programming and information systems, facility in database management systems and systems analysis and design, and insight into the use of C++ or web-based business application technologies.

Note: If you are majoring in business administration, you may not minor in information systems. You should consult the business administration curriculum for the concentration in information systems as a second concentration.

A complete course list and academic requirements are available from the Information Systems Minor page in the current CSUF catalog.

Marketing Minor

Marketing is a growth area in the contemporary economy and an essential function in companies and organizations across all industries. Marketing is understanding what customers want and then creating products and services that have value to individuals and society. We offer a balanced and ethical introduction to this field, which can guide you in marketing your own business, a firm that you work for, or your personal brand. It is compatible with any other major or concentration. The college’s marketing minor provides broad latitude to choose coursework in general marketing, digital marketing, global marketing, creative marketing, psychology and marketing, and social sector marketing. You can customize your own program to meet your individual, professional or academic objectives.

For more details on the marketing minor, including a complete course list and academic requirements, see the Marketing Minor page in the current CSUF catalog. 

Sales Minor

The sales minor prepares students with skills to build relationships, strengthen their confidence and develop their business presentation skills. Students who choose this minor complete specific classes covering sales principles, how to sell, selling techniques, managing sales people, and use of data and technology. The sales minor provides academic and applied experience in gaining a competitive advantage in sales-related occupations, which include roles across many industries.

Note: If you are majoring in business with a concentration in marketing or joint emphasis in marketing and ISDS, you may not pursue a sales minor.

Additional details on the sales minor are available on the Sales Minor page in the current CSUF catalog.