Undergraduate Programs
Minor Offerings
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 – Internet Programming with Java (requires CIS 3260 with a B- or higher)
- CIS 3300 – Systems Analysis
- CIS 3730 – Database Management Systems
- CIS 4000 – Introduction to Computer Forensics
- CIS 4120 – Defining and Innovating Business Processes
- CIS 4140 – Implementing IT-Facilitated Business Processes
- CIS 4280 – Mobile Application Programming requires CIS 3260 with a B- or higher)
- CIS 4620 – Management of Information Services
- CIS 4680 – Introduction to Security & Privacy of Information Systems
- CIS 4730 – Unstructured Data Management
- 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.
Marketing
Course Sequence
Required Courses (6 hours):
- MK 3010 – Basic Marketing
- MK 4100 – Buyer Behavior
Add three to four elective marketing courses at the 3000 or 4000 level (9-12 hours)
Students pursuing a B.B.A. with a minor in marketing must take BCOM 3950 as a co-requisite for MK 4100 and a prerequisite for other 4000-level marketing courses. Non-business majors may substitute one of the following courses, or a comparable upper-level course that emphasizes effective oral/written communication, for BCOM 3950:
- ENGL 3130 – Business Writing
- SPCH 3010 – Advanced Public Speaking
- SPCH 3210 – Business and Professional Communication
- JOUR 3500 – Public Relations
Real Estate
The undergraduate minor in real estate is designed to provide core knowledge about the real estate field. Students learn about investment and financial analysis, economics relating to land development, and general legal and business principles applied to real estate.
Course Sequence
Required Courses (9 hours):
- RE 3010 – Real Estate Principles
- RE 4050 – Real Estate Development
- RE 4150 – Real Estate Finance and Mortgage Banking
Add two elective real estate courses at the 4000 level (6 hours)
Risk Management & Insurance
The undergraduate minor in risk management & insurance emphasizes legal transactions and risk, providing the non-major student an opportunity to examine qualitative approaches to the management of business within a corporate and personal environment during conditions of uncertainty.
Course Sequence
Required Courses (9 hours):
- RMI 3500 – Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance
- LGLS 3020 – Introduction to the Law
- LGLS 4050 – Legal Transactions and Risk
Add two elective courses (6 hours):
Choose from the following:
- LGLS 4030 – Lawyers and the Legal Process
- LGLS 4040 – Advanced Legal Analysis
- LGLS 4060E – Internet Law
- LGLS 4490 – Real Estate Law
- PFP 4000 – Personal Financial Planning
- RMI 3750 – Risk Modeling
- 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
Business Law
The undergraduate minor in business law is designed to give students a deeper understanding of several different areas of law and how they apply in a variety of business and non-business fields. Courses emphasize critical thinking and problem solving, expose students to legal reasoning, and analyze contemporary legal issues and transactions. Beneficial to students who plan to go to law school, as well as students in business, compliance, human resources, entrepreneurship, health care, the entertainment industry, and other disciplines whose careers will require an understanding of the law in their field, strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
Course Sequence
Choose at least four courses (12 hours):
BUSA 2106 – The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business* (Effective Fall 2022, only non-RCB students may count this course toward a LGLS minor.)
LGLS 3020 – Introduction to Law and Risk
LGLS 3040 – Consumer Law and Advocacy
LGLS 3610 – Legal and Ethical Analysis of Business Environments
LGLS 4020 – Law for Entrepreneurs (cross-listed with ENI 4020)
LGLS 4030 – Lawyers and the Legal Profession
LGLS 4040 – Advanced Legal Analysis
LGLS 4050 – Business Law
LGLS 4060 – Internet Law (cross-listed with ENI 4060)
LGLS 4070 – Environmental Law and Policy
LGLS 4080 – Legal Issues in International Business
LGLS 4450 – Law and Economics (cross-listed with ECON 4450)
Add Remaining course (3 hours):
ACCT 4510 – Introduction to Federal Income Taxes
ENI 4020 – Business Law for Entrepreneurs (cross-listed with LGLS 4020)
ENI 4060 – Technology Law for Entrepreneurs (cross-listed with LGLS 4060)
HA 4450 – Health Law
HADM 3720 – Hospitality Law
IB 4080 – Legal Issues in International Business (cross-listed with LGLS 4080)
MGS 4320 – Legal Environment of Human Resources Management
RE 4950 – Urban Development Regulations
RMI 4015 – Contracts and Risk
RMI 4025 – Risk Regulation
- Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
CRJU 4430 – White Collar Crime
ECON 4450 – Law and Economics
- College of the Arts
CMIS 4630 – Legal Aspects of the Music Industry (cross-listed with MTM 3050)
MTM 3050 – Legal Aspects of the Music Industry (cross-listed with CMIS 3050)
MTM 3300 – Copyright and Music Publishing
- College of Arts and Sciences
PHIL 3730 – Business Ethics
PHIL 4820 – Philosophy of Law
POLS 4130 – American Constitutional Law
POLS 4224 – Law and Courts in Film
SOCI 4366 – Law and Society