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What can I expect as a student minoring in business at Gies?

As a student minoring in business, you can expect to gain foundational business knowledge from one of the world’s top business schools. You will complete four required online core courses and choose a minimum of two additional electives. Course descriptions can be found on the course catalog. This broad exposure to the innovative curriculum at Gies will help you develop a strong foundation and prepare you to bring a business mindset to your future career, regardless of your major. The Gies business minor will set you apart.

Who can add a business minor?

Gies Business offers the business minor to all UIUC students who have earned 30 credit hours. There is no separate admission application. 

To declare the business minor, you must complete a minor declaration form.

Career Opportunities

A business minor makes a major impact. It tells future employers that you know how a company works and that you have developed additional skills and perspective, all of which give you an advantage in a competitive job market.

Preferred Admission to Gies Graduate Programs

By completing a business minor degree, you can receive preferred admission to select Gies Graduate Programs. Earning a Gies graduate degree is a great way to build your career, develop leadership skills, and join our large network of alumni eager to support you.

 

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Business Minor Informational Workshops

 - with a Q & A following the presentation. Registration for these workshops will open on 1/1/2025 at 8:30 am through 1:30 pm on the day of the workshop and is required to receive the Zoom invite information. On these days there will NOT be in-person or virtual advising appointments!
  • Thursday February 6th, 2025 at 1:30 pm: Register here

  • Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 1:30 pm: Register here

  • Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at 1:30 pm: Register here 

    Business Minor 1:1 Advising 

    Thursdays, January 23rd, 2025 – May 8th, 2025 (while classes are in session) 1:30 – 4:30 pm 15-minute appointments in-person 1055 BIF – check in at front desk or virtual – you will receive a Teams/Zoom invite upon scheduling.

    Schedule an appointment here

    For any questions, email the Business Minor team at busminor@business.illinois.edu

    Drop-in Express Advising 

    Express advising sessions will be held in-person on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm starting January 21, 2025 through May 5, 2025. These sessions will take place on the 5th floor of the Illini Union Bookstore building. Students should check in at the Exploratory Studies (DGS) front desk. 

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