Walton College of Business

Overview

Interdisciplinary Minors: 15 hours
Delivery: On campus

Walton College offers four minor programs for business majors, each of which is interdisciplinary and not attached to a specific department in the college:

Blockchain Enterprise Systems
Enterprise Resource Planning
Financial Economics
Nonprofit Studies

Requirements for each of the minors are listed under the tabs.

Similarly, courses that are interdisciplinary and not assigned to a specific department in Walton College are listed under the Courses tab here under the BUSI subject code.

Minor in Blockchain Enterprise Systems for Business Majors

The minor requires completion of 15 hours of study with all of the upper division courses applied toward the minor in residence. Students who desire to earn a Blockchain Enterprise Systems minor must notify the Walton College Undergraduate Programs Office of intent to pursue a minor. All requirements for a minor must be completed prior to the awarding of the student's undergraduate degree. All specific course prerequisites must be met. Each student must have a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average in the courses offered for the minor. All upper-division minor requirements must be taken in residence.

Requirements for Minor in Blockchain Enterprise Systems:

Required Courses
ISYS 41703	Blockchain Fundamentals	3
ISYS 44503	Introduction to Blockchain Applications	3
ISYS 44603	Blockchain Enterprise Systems Development	3
Choose 6 hours from the following:		6
ACCT 35303	Accounting Technology
ACCT 37203	Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 49603	Audit and Assurance Services
ECON 34303	Money and Banking
ECON 44303	Experimental Economics
ECON 47403	Introduction to Econometrics
ECON 47503	Forecasting
FINN 30503	Financial Markets and Institutions
FINN 30603	Investments
FINN 36003	Corporate Finance
ISYS 31903	Business Analytics and Visualization
ISYS 32903	Systems Analysis and Design
ISYS 32103	ERP Fundamentals
SEVI 39303	Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development
MGMT 42603	Organizational Change and Development
SCMT 36103	SOURCE: Procurement and Supply Management
SCMT 36203	PLAN: Inventory and Forecasting Analytics
SCMT 36403	International Logistics
SCMT 36503	Project Management: Supply Chain New Product Planning and Launch
Total Hours		15

Enterprise Resource Planning Minor

The Walton College offers an interdisciplinary minor in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). ERP systems are large-scale programs, which are used by many large companies to integrate their business processes and run the organization using primarily one software system. The minor requires completion of 15 hours of study with all of the upper division courses applied toward the minor taken in residence.

Requirements

ISYS 32103	ERP Fundamentals	3
ISYS 42203	ERP Configuration and Implementation	3
Select three of the following:		9
ACCT 35303	Accounting Technology
ACCT 37203	Intermediate Accounting I
ISYS 42303	Seminar in ERP Development
SCMT 34403	DELIVER: Transportation and Distribution Management
SCMT 36103	SOURCE: Procurement and Supply Management
SCMT 36203	PLAN: Inventory and Forecasting Analytics
Total Hours		15

Students who desire to earn an Enterprise Resource Planning minor must notify the Academic Advising Office of intent to pursue a minor. All requirements for the minor must be completed prior to the awarding of the student’s undergraduate degree. All specific course prerequisites must be met. Each student must have a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average in the courses offered for the minor. All upper level minor requirements must be taken in residence.

Financial Economics Minor

The Walton College offers an interdisciplinary minor in Financial Economics. The minor will provide students with the background needed for research in finance and industry. The minor requires completion of 15 hours of study with all of the upper division courses applied toward the minor taken in residence.

Requirements

FINN 30103	Financial Analysis	3
ECON 47503	Forecasting	3
Select three of the following:		9
FINN 30603	Investments
FINN 36003	Corporate Finance
ECON 34303	Money and Banking
ECON 47403	Introduction to Econometrics
Total Hours		15

Students who desire to earn a Financial Economics minor must notify the Academic Advising Office of intent to pursue a minor. All requirements for the minor must be completed prior to the awarding of the student’s undergraduate degree. All specific course prerequisites must be met. Each student must have a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average in the courses offered in the minor. All upper level minor requirements must be taken in residence.

Nonprofit Studies Minor

The Walton College offers an interdisciplinary minor in Nonprofit Studies. This minor will prepare students for working in the nonprofit sector as well as educating students who may be on boards and participate in other civic organizations. The minor requires completion of 15 hours of study with all of the upper division courses applied toward the minor taken in residence.

Requirements

Required Course:
MKTG 45103	Nonprofit Marketing	3
Select four courses from the following:		12
Tier 1 (Must select at least two courses):
ACCT 47003	Governmental/Nonprofit Accounting
ECON 31403	Economics of Poverty and Inequality
ECON 38403	Economics of the Developing World
ENGL 30503	Technical and Professional Writing (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 2023)
MGMT 42503	Leadership
MGMT 42603	Organizational Change and Development
PLSC 31003	Public Administration
PLSC 41803	The Evolution of Nonprofits and Philanthropy
PLSC 41903	Administrative Law
SEVI 36703	Social Entrepreneurship
SCWK 47503	Grantwriting
Tier 2 (Can select up to two courses):
AGEC 41603	Agricultural and Rural Development
ENGL 21703	Literacy in America
GEOS 30403	Sustaining Earth
GEOS 43903	American Public Lands & Policy
GEOS 46903	Environmental Justice
INST 36003	Universal Human Rights: History and Practice since 1945
INST 46003	Peace Studies: Approaches and Theory
INST 46503	International Food Security and Food Sovereignty
INST 4930V	Global Changemakers: Social Innovation Abroad
MGMT 42403	Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
PLSC 41703	Community Development
SCWK 31903	Human Diversity and Social Work
SCWK 41503	Social Welfare Policy
SEVI 30203	Sustainability in Business
Total Hours		15

Students who desire to earn a Nonprofit Studies minor must notify the Academic Advising Office of intent to pursue a minor. All requirements for the minor must be completed prior to the awarding of the student's undergraduate degree. All specific course prerequisites must be met. Each student must have a 2.00 cumulative grade-point-average in the courses offered for the minor. All upper division level minor requirements must be taken in residence.

Courses

BUSI 10101. Writing with Integrity for the Academic World. 1 Hour.

This course is designed to train students in responsible academic writing with a particular emphasis on academic honesty in the writing process. This course will emphasize the skills necessary to distinguish what ideas are your own, and which have been gleaned from another source. We will examine the ideological foundations of intellectual property, and the ethical implications of recognizing intellectual property as belonging to its creator or creators. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

BUSI 103H3. Honors Data Analysis and Interpretation. 3 Hours.

This is an introductory level course covering topics involving estimation of population characteristics, research design and hypothesis testing, as well as measuring and predicting relationships. The course should enable the students to develop an understanding regarding the application and interpretation of basic data analysis techniques with an emphasis on statistical applications. Prerequisite: (MATH 20503 or MATH 24004, each with a grade of C or better) and ISYS 11203 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Irregular)
This course is equivalent to ISYS 10303.

BUSI 11101. Freshman Business Connection. 1 Hour.

Development of personal development skills, including time management; stress management and academic planning, necessary for success; introduction to business career options and opportunities. (Typically offered: Fall)

BUSI 111H1. Honors Freshman Business Connection. 1 Hour.

BUSI 16000. Undergraduate Research Assistant. 0 Hours.

Undergraduate research. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)

BUSI 20603. Workplace Competencies. 3 Hours.

This online course identifies the skills necessary to be successful as a professional in the workforce. Employers expect new college graduates to possess certain competencies. This course identifies and creates opportunities for the development of the skills most often valued in the workplace, including working in a team structure; goal setting; decision making and problem solving; planning, organizing and prioritizing work; power, persuasion and oral communication; obtaining and processing relevant data; technical skills evaluation; written communications skills; workplace image and attitude; corporate values and workplace ethics; and influencing others at a new job. (Typically offered: Irregular)

BUSI 2100V. Special Topics in Business. 1-6 Hour.

Special topics of an interdisciplinary nature. (Typically offered: Spring) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

BUSI 210HV. Honors Special Topics in Business. 1-6 Hour.

Special topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Prerequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Spring) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to BUSI 2100V.

BUSI 2300V. Walton College Study Abroad. 3-6 Hour.

Open to undergraduate students studying abroad in officially sanctioned programs in Walton College. Topics vary by location of study abroad opportunities. Prerequisite: Departmental consent. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 12 hours of degree credit.

BUSI 230HV. Honors Walton College Study Abroad. 3-6 Hour.

Open to undergraduate students studying abroad in officially sanctioned programs in Walton College. Topics vary by location of study abroad opportunities. Prerequisite: Honors standing and departmental consent. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 12 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to BUSI 2300V.

BUSI 26000. Undergraduate Research Assistant. 0 Hours.

Undergraduate research. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)

BUSI 300H3. Honors College Colloquium. 3 Hours.

An inter-disciplinary course exploring events, concepts, and/or new developments in the field of business administration. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

BUSI 30403. From Books to Boardrooms. 3 Hours.

Examines career choices and skills necessary to be successful as a professional in the workforce. Self-assessment and career exploration strategies are examined using career development theories. Incorporates career path management principles to include exploring occupations, networking, enhancing business communications, job searching, workplace success skills, and college to work transition. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)

BUSI 3100V. Internship. 1-3 Hour.

Internship allows students to earn one to three hours of academic credit per semester for work related to their major and/or minor. Accumulated credit may not exceed six hours. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours, 2.5 cumulative GPA, and Department Consent. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

BUSI 3200V. International Internship. 1-3 Hour.

The International Internship allows students to work overseas with a pre-approved employer. Students will receive one to three hours of credit per semester based on hours worked and length of time abroad. Students may receive up to six hours of credit. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours of credit, 2.5 cumulative GPA, and Department Consent. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

BUSI 3300V. Walton College Study Abroad. 3-6 Hour.

Open to undergraduate students studying abroad in officially sanctioned programs in the Walton College. Topics vary by location of study abroad opportunities. To be eligible for credit, students must have junior standing and Walton College majors must have completed all pre-business requirements prior to studying abroad. Prerequisite: Departmental consent, completion of 30 hours, ENGL 10103, (MATH 20503 or MATH 24004), ECON 21003, ECON 22003, ISYS 11203, BUSI 11101 and ACCT 20103. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 12 hours of degree credit.

BUSI 330HV. Honors Walton College Study Abroad. 3-6 Hour.

Open to undergraduate students studying abroad in officially sanctioned programs in the Walton College. Topics vary by location of study abroad opportunities. To be eligible for credit, students must have junior standing and Walton College majors must have completed all pre-business requirements prior to studying abroad. Prerequisite: Honors standing, departmental consent, completion of 30 hours, ENGL 10103, (MATH 20503 or MATH 24004), ECON 21003, ECON 22003, ISYS 11203, BUSI 11101 and ACCT 20103. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to BUSI 3300V.

BUSI 36000. Undergraduate Research Assistant. 0 Hours.

Undergraduate research. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)

BUSI 4100V. Special Topics in Business. 1-6 Hour.

Special business topics of an interdisciplinary nature. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Typically offered: Fall) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

BUSI 46000. Undergraduate Research Assistant. 0 Hours.

Undergraduate research. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)

BUSI 499HV. Honors Thesis. 1-3 Hour.

Provides Honors Students with an opportunity to explore a business topic in depth through an independent research project. Prerequisite: Good standing in the Walton College Honors Program. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.