General Business (Minor)

Program overview

Interested in exploring the principles of business? Adding a business minor from the Norm Brodsky College of Business will diversify your knowledge and provide you with in-demand business skills.

In this minor, intended for non-business majors, you will gain foundational knowledge in business, including the fundamentals of economics and core concepts in financial accounting, management, finance and marketing.

Admission options

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First-year - How to Apply

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Transfer - How to Apply

No matter where you began your journey, Rider has the resources you need to continue moving forward. At Rider, transfer students are defined as students who are under the age of 25 and have credits from another college or university.

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Continuing Education - How to Apply

Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.

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A business minor with major impact

Stand out from the crowd by adding business knowledge to your undergraduate course of study and learn to speak the language of business.

With an interdisciplinary major and a minor in business from Rider you will:

Enter the workforce career-ready
Gain cutting-edge experience in a program of your choice and the Norm Brodsky College of Business
Be in high-demand because of your varied and in-demand skill set
Complete engaged learning opportunities that combine your interests
Graduate with a network of connections in both fields

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Minor requirements

Our 24-credit minor will provide you with an understanding of the language and basic concepts of business. You will learn the fundamentals of economics and core concepts in financial accounting, management, finance and marketing. In addition, you will learn about the legal environment in which business operates.

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Norm Brodsky College of Business

businessdean [at] rider.edu

609-896-5170

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