PROFESSIONAL MINORS
MORE ABOUT
THE MINORS:
DESCRIPTIONS
AND SAMPLE
OUTCOMES
OF PAIRING A
MAJOR WITH
ONE OF THE
NEW MINORS
HOW: Provides a foundation in busi- HOW: Prepares students to understand
ness management through the study the skills and commitment required to
of management fundamentals, em- start a new venture or build a small busi-
ployee relations, and organizational ness; to organize and write a complete busi-
leadership. ness plan that can be used to start a new
WHY: “An Applied Management pro-
fessional minor pairs well with any
School of the Sciences major,” says
small business growth.
WHY: “As a graphic designer, I will likely
Fine School of the Sciences. “For in- experience freelancing at some point in my
stance, a science major who pursues career, and might even choose to begin my
an advanced degree in a medical field own photography/freelance design career
would use skills from an Applied one day,” says Hailey Guit, Graphic Design
Management professional minor in ’20. “This minor offered me a chance to
setting up and managing their own learn about how to manage and be success-
medical practice. An Applied Man- ful in any business endeavors.”
agement professional minor can also
help science majors who intend to
pursue a career in industry by giving
them a strong foundation for leader-
APPLIED
MANAGEMENT
VENTURES/SUMMER 2018
to set appropriate marketing objectives for
Meredith Durmowicz, Dean of the
ship and management positions.”
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business and apply for venture capital; and
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
AND SMALL
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT