Program at a glance
How much does it cost?
Learn more about how to afford a degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.
How long does it take?
This minor is designed to be completed with any major in four years.
What will I learn in a business administration minor?
The number of students pursuing a minor in business administration at the University of Nevada, Reno has been climbing rapidly in recent years, and for good reason. A minor in business administration can support the skills you gain in almost any major, from journalism to engineering to social work. Moreover, a student with a business administration minor has real business knowledge on topics like budgets, organizational structure and computing systems that can be applied in the workplace.
The minor in business administration includes courses from key areas of business, such as economics, accounting, finance, management and marketing. Graduates have a well-rounded understanding of the basics of these key fields.
This minor program is only for students majoring in programs outside the College of Business who desire a background in general business to complement their major.
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Careers with a minor in business administration
The minor in business administration is designed to add business skills to the skills you gain in your major, giving you flexibility in the job market and enhancing your ability to move into managerial roles. Whether you are working for a small business, starting your own company or just want to better understand the various business functions of the company or agency you work for, a minor in business administration can help you navigate the business world.
A minor in business administration can also help prepare you further studies in business, including graduate school or an MBA, by providing the prerequisite course knowledge you need for graduate school admissions or the GRE or GMAT.
You can afford the University of Nevada, Reno
76% of students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.
54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.
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