Business Communication (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Business Communication
Unit: College of Business
Department: Management
Academic Plan Code(s): BUCOMINOR
The College of Business offers a minor in Business Communication that provides students with the communication skills that are essential for success in the modern workplace. This practical minor in Business Communication provides a much needed resume credential to showcase skills in team building, persuasion, interpersonal communication, presentations with technology, and writing. The minor is available to all UofL students.
For non-business majors, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admittance to the program.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BUS 301 | Business Communication | 3 |
| MGMT 315 | Collaboration and Negotiation-SB - SB | 3 |
| BUS 311 | Personal Influence in Business | 3 |
| BUS 401 | Executive Communication | 3 |
| Choose two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Business Communication Special Topics | ||
| Professional Relationship Selling | ||
| Business Writing - WR | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| From Viral to Vital: Building Effective Social Media Strategies | ||
| Storytelling with Data Visualization | ||
| Introduction to Strategic Communication | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
Students may also count courses from other departments toward the minor upon mutual agreement of the departments.
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
