The new Freeman General Business Minor gives students across Tulane’s undergraduate colleges the opportunity to gain a strong foundation in business while pursuing their primary area of study. The Business Minor offers two paths to enhance your education at Tulane:
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Path 1: General Business Minor
Complement your current major with fundamental business knowledge, gaining valuable skills in areas such as accounting, analytics, marketing, management, finance, and communication that employers seek across all industries.
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Path 2: Tailored Business Minor for 4+1 Program
Use the minor as a steppingstone to our 4+1 graduate program, where you can build upon your business foundation and earn an advanced degree in your chosen business concentration:
- Finance (MFIN)
- Business Analytics (MANA)
- Energy (MME)
The minor is designed to be completed within your regular fall and spring course schedule—no summer coursework required!
Who Can Declare the Minor?
You’re eligible and encouraged to pursue this minor if you are not a Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) major. The curriculum is designed specifically to align with your degree requirements in other schools across Tulane and provide entry into Freeman’s 4+1 Graduate programs.
Curriculum Structure
The General Business Minor includes 16.5 credit hours, consisting of:
- 3 Required Core Courses (7.5 credits)
- 3 Electives (9 credits)
Required Courses (7.5 credits)
| Course ID | Title | Pre-Requisites |
|---|---|---|
| INFO 1010 | Introduction to Business Computing (1.5 cr) | None |
| MGSC 3005 | Statistics for Business (3 cr) | INFO 1010 |
| BUSG 2005 | Fundamentals of Accounting (3 cr) | None |
These courses provide the analytical, technical, and financial foundation needed for further business study and are prerequisites for key electives and the 4+1 programs.
Electives (Choose 3 for 9 credits)
| Course ID | Title | Required For 4+1* | Pre-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGSC 3010 | Intro to Business Analytics | MANA | INFO 1010, MGSC 3005 |
| BUSG 3005 | Financial Economics & Capital Budgeting | MFIN, MME | BUSG 2005, MGSC 3005 |
| ACCN 3100 | Intermediate Accounting | MFIN | BUSG 2005, BUSG 3005 |
| ENRG 4100 | Energy Markets, Economics & Policy | MME | BUSG 3005 |
| MGMT 3010 | Organizational Behavior | — | ENGL 1010, INFO 1010 |
| MKTG 3010 | Marketing Fundamentals | — | ENGL 1010, INFO 1010 |
| MCOM 3200 | Management Communication | — | ENGL 1010 |
| LGST 3010 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | — | ENGL 1010, INFO 1010 |
* Not all electives are required for 4+1 admission—consult advising to align your choices with your goals.
Possible Sequencing + Sample Paths
Sample Path 1: Pathway for a General Business Minor
| Year | Semester | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Spring | INFO 1010 |
| Year 2 | Fall | MGSC 3005 |
| Year 2 | Spring | BUSG 2005 |
| Year 3 | Fall | Elective #1 |
| Year 3 | Spring | Elective #2 |
| Year 4 | Fall | Elective #3 |
Students can begin as early as the first semester of their freshman year, finishing any time before they graduate. Here, we show an example of a student who starts the program in the Spring of their freshman year, takes one course per semester, and finishes the minor during the Fall of their Senior year. Students can speed up the timeline by taking some courses simultaneously.
Sample Path 2a: Tailored Business Minor for SLA/SSE/PH/ARCH major, MANA 4+1 hopeful
| Year | Semester | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Spring | INFO 1010, BUSG 2005 |
| Year 2 | Fall | MGSC 3005, Elective #1 |
| Year 2 | Spring | MGSC 3010 (Acts as Elective #2) |
| Year 3 | Fall | Elective #3 |
| Year 3 | Spring | Apply to MANA 4+1 |
| Year 4 | Both Semesters | Begin taking grad-level MANA courses (up to 12 cr) |
| Year 5 | — | Complete master’s program |
Sample Path 2b: Tailored Business Minor for SLA/SSE/PH/ARCH major, MFIN 4+1 hopeful
| Year | Semester | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Spring | INFO 1010, BUSG 2005 |
| Year 2 | Fall | MGSC 3005, Elective #1 |
| Year 2 | Spring | BUSG 3005 (Acts as Elective #2) |
| Year 3 | Fall | ACCN 3100 (Acts as Elective #3) |
| Year 3 | Spring | Apply to MFIN 4+1 |
| Year 4 | Both Semesters | Begin taking grad-level MFIN courses (up to 12 cr) |
| Year 5 | — | Complete master’s program |
Sample Path 2c: Tailored Business Minor for SLA/SSE/PH/ARCH major, MME 4+1 hopeful
| Year | Semester | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Spring | INFO 1010, BUSG 2005 |
| Year 2 | Fall | MGSC 3005, Elective #1 |
| Year 2 | Spring | BUSG 3005 (Acts as Elective #2) |
| Year 3 | Fall | ENRG 4100 (Acts as Elective #3) |
| Year 3 | Spring | Apply to MME 4+1 |
| Year 4 | Both Semesters | Begin taking grad-level MME courses (up to 12 cr) |
| Year 5 | — | Complete master’s program |
Students can begin as early as the first semester of their freshman year or as late as their sophomore year and still complete the minor in time to apply to a 4+1 graduate program. Here, we show examples of a student who starts the program in the Spring of their freshman year and finishes the minor in time to apply for our Graduate 4+1 program(s) in their junior year. This allows for some graduate work to take place in the Senior year.
4+1 Pathway: How the Minor Connects
This minor is the official gateway for non-BSM students who want to take advantage of Freeman’s 4+1 graduate offerings. Here's how the path works:
Step-by-Step
- Declare your major with NTC.
- Declare the Freeman Business Minor.
- Take the required core + relevant electives based on your intended 4+1 program.
- Apply to the 4+1 program during senior year (applications open in August).
- Begin taking grad-level Freeman courses while still an undergrad.
- Graduate with your bachelor’s degree, then complete your master’s in one additional year.
Note: Freeman faculty and admissions staff will help guide students through the transition.
Support & Advising Structure
This program is intentionally designed with a collaborative advising model:
- NTC Advisors will help students determine how the minor fits into their degree plan.
- Freeman Undergraduate Advising will answer questions about the minor and help plan course sequencing.
- Graduate Admissions will guide applicants through the 4+1 process.
A cross-school partnership ensures students have a smooth, well-supported experience from declaration to graduate study.
Ready to Learn More?
Talk to your academic advisor or schedule a meeting with the Freeman Undergraduate Advising team to learn more. You can also review a list of frequently asked questions about Freeman's Business Minors.
