Actuarial Science

The undergraduate minor in actuarial science is especially targeted to students majoring in mathematics, statistics or computer science who have an interest in applying quantitative methods within the risk management and insurance fields as well as other financial disciplines.

Course Sequence

Required Courses (12 hours):

• AS 4140 - Mathematical Foundations of Actuarial Science
• AS 4230 - Theory of Interest
• AS 4340 - Life Contingencies
• RMI 3750 - Risk Modeling

Add one elective course (3 hours):

Choose one of the following:

• AS 4320 - Introduction to Stochastic Actuarial Models
• AS 4350 - Life Contingencies II (Insurance Mathematics)
• FI 3300 - Corporate Finance
• RMI 4010 - Life Insurance
• RMI 4020 - Property and Liability Insurance
• RMI 4150 - Theory of Risk
• RMI 4300 - Risk Management
• RMI 4350 - Enterprise Risk Management
• RMI 4530 - Employee Benefit Plans
• RMI 4700 - Insurance Operations

Computer Information Systems

The minor in computer information systems is designed for students who want to participate in the digital revolution that is transforming organizations and society. Information systems have become increasingly important in most fields including accounting, biology, communications, health, psychology, music, art & design, political science, sociology, and education.

All students pursuing this minor must take CIS 2010 - Introduction to Computer-Based Information Systems. Robinson students must take five additional courses, while non-Robinson students must take four additional courses.

Course Sequence

Course Offerings:

• CIS 3001 – Managing Information Technology Projects
• CIS 3260 – Introduction to Programming
• CIS 3270 – Application Programming (requires CIS 3260 with a B- or higher)
• CIS 3300 – Systems Analysis
• CIS 3730 – Database Management Systems
• CIS 4120 – Defining and Innovating Business Processes
• CIS 4140 – Implementing IT-Facilitated Business Processes
• CIS 4190 – Digital Business Transformation
• CIS 4280 – Mobile Application Programming (requires CIS 3260 with a B- or higher)
• CIS 4680 – Introduction to Security & Privacy of Information Systems
• CIS 4688 – Protecting Business Systems and Network
• CIS 4690 – Information and Information Systems Security Risk Management
• CIS 4730 – Unstructured Data Management
• CIS 4850 – Cloud Computing & Application Development
• CIS 4920 – Data Programming
• CIS 4930 – Big Data Analytics

Entrepreneurship

The undergraduate minor in entrepreneurship is designed to impart the enthusiasm, skills, knowledge, passion and commitment necessary to develop entrepreneurs among the diverse Georgia State University undergraduate student population. It will provide the basic skills necessary for students to turn creative ideas into business ventures. Students successfully completing this minor will have an understanding of effective entrepreneurial thinking, the ability to recognize entrepreneurial opportunities, and basic capabilities in the core skills needed to launch new ventures.

Course Sequence

Required Courses (9 hours):

• ENI 3101: Entrepreneurial Thinking for Startups
• ENI 3102: Product-Service Design for New Ventures
• ENI 3103: Business Model Validation

Add two elective courses (6 hours):

Below is a list of popular choices, though please consult the university’s course catalog for a complete list of offerings.

• BUSA 3090 – Survey of Business
• ENI 4100 – From Startup to Growth Company
• ENI 4020 – Business Law for Entrepreneurs
• ENI 4060 – Technology Law for Entrepreneurs
• ENI 4201 – Startup Incubation and Mentoring
• ENI 4350 – Technology for Entrepreneurs
• ENI 4389 – Directed Readings in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• ENI 4560 – Small Business Management
• MGS 4430 – Negotiation
• MK 3010 – Marketing Management
• MK 4305 – Social Media Marketing
• MK 4330 – Principals of Professional Sales
• MK 4850 – Marketing for Entrepreneurs
• Other ENI prefix courses

Non RCB Students: 12 credit hours of ENI elective courses including BUSA 3090

Finance

The undergraduate minor in finance is designed to provide students with the analytical skills required to develop and implement financial strategies that enhance firm and portfolio values.

Course Sequence

Required Courses for Robinson College of Business Students (15 hours):

• FI prefix courses including FI 4000 but excluding FI 3300

Required Courses for Non-Robinson College of Business Students (15 hours):

• FI prefix courses including FI 3300 and FI 4000

Hospitality Administration

The undergraduate minor in hospitality administration provides a specialized focus in a leading industry – hospitality and tourism. Hotel companies, restaurant/food service corporations, airports/airlines, major convention centers and sporting/event venues offer positions in accounting, finance, marketing, public relations, technology and other functional areas. Having knowledge of the hospitality industry provides students valuable insight into these career opportunities.

Course Sequence

Required Course (3 hours):

• HADM 3010 - Perspectives in the Hospitality Industry

Add four elective courses (12 hours):

• HADM 3310 – Hotel Management
• HADM 3403 – Restaurant Analytics
• HADM 3490 – Private Club Management
• HADM 3500 - Beverage Management
• HADM 3600 – Event Management
• HADM 3720 – Hospitality Law
• HADM 3750 – Hospitality HR Management
• HADM 3760 – Hospitality Branding
• HADM 3770 – Franchising
• HADM 3800 – Hospitality Quality Management
• HADM 4200 – Venue and Facility Management
• HADM 4600 – Study Abroad
• HADM 4800 – Hospitality Strategic Leadership

International Business

The undergraduate minor in international business is designed to increase students’ knowledge and develop the skills necessary to function effectively in today’s dynamic global environment. Students who are seeking opportunities with a firm that has existing international operations, or one that plans to internationalize and/or expand its global footprint, will benefit from completing this minor, as it offers a competitive edge in today’s competitive job market.

Course Sequence

Required Courses for Robinson College of Business Students (15 hours):

Select five courses from the below list:

• IB 3090 - International Business Operations
• IB 4020 - International Trade Management
• IB 4030 - China’s Economy & International Business Environment
• IB 4080 - Legal Issues in International Business
• IB 4100 - Introduction to International Entrepreneurship
• IB 4391 - International Business Field Study*
• IB 4410 - International Business Study Abroad: Analysis of Regional International Business Practices (3 or 6 hours. Only 3 hours of credit may count towards the minor.)
• MK 4600 - International Marketing
• FI 4040 - Foundations in International Finance
• SPAN 4407 - Spanish for International Business II
• FREN 4043 - French for International Business II
• ITAL 4043 - Italian for International Business II
• GERM 4432 - German for International Business II

* Restricted to senior-status and/or by department approval.

Required Courses for Non-Robinson College of Business Students (15 hours)

Non-Robinson students must complete BUSA 3000 - Globalization and Business Practices plus four courses from the list above.