Minors at the UW Oshkosh College of Business
Students can choose from eight minors. COB Minor Planning Sheets
Analytics Minor | 21 credits
Recommended for students who want exposure to various data analytics courses with a focus on statistical modeling, domain-specific analytics, data engineering, data management and machine learning techniques
Business (non-business majors only) | 27 credits
Recommended for students who wish to combine a basic business curriculum with an academic major in another college. See the business minor planning sheet for prerequisites and restrictions on upper-level courses.
Business Economics Minor | 21 credits
This minor better equips students of social sciences, physical sciences and humanities for a competitive job market. Students will improve their problem-solving, critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills, while gaining knowledge about interesting and salient economic topics
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Business Economics Minor Information Sheet
Cybersecurity Minor | 21 credits
A Cybersecurity minor is a program of study that focuses on the protection of computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access and cyber-attacks. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of cybersecurity, including the technical and organizational measures used to secure information systems and protect against cyber threats.
In a Cybersecurity minor, students learn about the tools and techniques used to secure information systems, as well as the ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the field while also allowing them to specialize in specific areas of interest.
A Cybersecurity minor is ideal for students who want to complement their primary major with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity. It provides a solid foundation in the field and can enhance career opportunities, especially in industries where technology plays a significant role.
Graduates of a Cybersecurity minor have a valuable and in-demand skillset that can be applied in a variety of industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and government. The minor provides a solid foundation for further study and career advancement in the field of cybersecurity.
Note: The Information systems minor is open to all non-information systems majors.
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Minor Planning Sheet
Course Descriptions
Global Business Minor | 23 credits
This minor is only available to students with a major in the College of Business. Not available to students with an international management emphasis.
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See the BBA planning sheet for prerequisites and restrictions on upper-level courses.
Information Systems Minor
An Information Systems (IS) minor is a program of study that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of information systems and technology. It is designed for students who are pursuing a different major but want to gain a deeper knowledge and skillset in the field of information systems.
In an IS minor, students take courses in areas such as programming, database management, data analysis, and project management. They learn about the use of technology in organizations and how to design and implement information systems to support business goals. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the field while also allowing them to specialize in specific areas of interest.
An IS minor is ideal for students who want to complement their primary major with a comprehensive understanding of information systems and technology. It provides a solid foundation in the field and can enhance career opportunities, especially in industries where technology plays a significant role.
Graduates of an IS minor have a valuable and in-demand skillset that can be applied in various industries, including business, healthcare, finance, and technology. The minor provides a solid foundation for further study and career advancement in the field of information systems.
Note: The Information systems minor is open to all non-information systems majors.
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Minor Planning Sheet
Course Descriptions
Insurance and Risk Management Minor | 21 credits
Operations Research Minor | 26 credits
The Operations Research minor is recommended for students who wish to combine a computer science or mathematics major with a quantitative business minor or for business students who want an applications-oriented mathematics minor. See the Business Minor planning sheet for prerequisites and restrictions on upper-level courses.
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Operations Research Minor Planning Sheet
Risk Management and Actuarial Science Minor | 21 credits
Students will acquire the core set of knowledge required to take national actuarial exams.
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