2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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Liberal Arts and Business Integration (LABU) Minor

Select three of the following courses: 9
Communication Principles of Teamwork
Interpersonal Communication
Professional Communication
Technical Writing
Business Writing
Introduction to Human Services
Community Analytics
Transdisciplinary Enabling Capability Studio
Morality and Justice
The Global Economy and World Politics
Law and Politics
Professionalism and Careers in Political Science and International Studies
State and Local Government
Quantitative Approaches to Community Research
Gender and Work in the U.S.
The Art & Science of Negotiation
Innovation in Context
Introduction to Data in Social Context
Technology Ethics
Leadership, Service, and Public Problem Solving
Subtotal9
Select three of the following courses:9
Accounting Foundations
Introduction to Business Analytics and Business Intelligence
Introduction to Business Statistics, Analytics, and Modeling
Introduction to Business Statistics, Analytics, and Modeling
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Management Theory and Leadership Practice
Principles of Management
Marketing Management
Subtotal9
Total Credits18

Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in the minor must also complete the following graduation requirements:

  • Hours Requirement: Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours to earn the minor.
  • GPA Requirement: Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in courses used to fulfill this minor. All courses listed above are included in the calculation of the minor GPA.
  • Prerequisites: Some courses listed above have prerequisites or enrollment restrictions. Students should consult the Academic Catalog and/or contact their Academic Advisor for prerequisite and enrollment information.
  • Double Counting: Courses completed for other degree programs may also count toward this minor, provided the course is listed among the approved requirements or electives for the minor.
  • Additional Notes: This minor is available to students in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.