The Minor in Human Resources and Management is open only students pursuing Bachelor of Arts Honours with a Major in Psychology.

To add this minor, students must have (i) completed at least 4.0 credits toward their Bachelor of Arts Honours with a Major in Psychology program requirements with a minimum overall CGPA of 7.00; and (ii) successfully completed PSYC 2801 prior to entry in to the Minor, with a minimum grade of B+.

Note: PSYC 3801 must be successfully completed prior to taking any of the 4000-level BUSI courses listed in the Minor.

For program requirements, please see the Undergraduate Calendar.

The Minor in Business (Entrepreneurship) is designed for students pursuing a non-business degree program who have aspirations of launching their own business or an enterprise within an organization. Hands-on learning is emphasized and students will have the opportunity to design and create their own business.

The Minor in Business (Entrepreneurship) enhances your education and career opportunities by equipping you with an entrepreneurial mindset and business skills that complement your academic foundation.

Why Study Entrepreneurship?

Developing an entrepreneurial mindset is beneficial to students in all disciplines. It will help you to prepare for and adapt to an employment landscape that is dynamic and uncertain. Learn how to pitch ideas, create new businesses and to commercialize your talents.

Hone Skills in Creativity and Ideation

Learn to harness your imagination to find new ways of doing things and to identify new business opportunities. Collaborate with students from different programs, drawing upon diverse backgrounds to inspire innovative ideas.

Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Learn how to approach opportunities and challenges like an entrepreneur. Develop skills such as initiative, critical thinking, communication and adaptability. Learn how to solve problems through design thinking and succeed in a variety of settings.

Learn How to Bring Your Idea to Market

Learn how to turn your idea into a real business venture or social enterprise. Develop a valuable business skillset. Learn about financing, strategies for growth, and how to develop a business plan.

For program requirements, please see the Undergraduate Calendar.

A minor in business option is designed for students registered in the Bachelor of Engineering. Students who meet the required course and elective requirements will receive a Minor in Business for Engineers designation on their transcript and diploma.

Eligibility for Minor in Business for Bachelor of Engineering:

Only students pursuing undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering programs who have completed at least 4.0 credits toward their degrees with a minimum overall CGPA of 5.00 may be admitted to Minor in Business for Bachelor of Engineering.

For program requirements, please see the Undergraduate Calendar.

A minor in business option is designed for students registered in a degree program other than the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of International Business. Students who meet the required course and elective requirements will receive a Minor in Business designation on their transcript and diploma.

BEng students: please refer to the Minor in Business for Engineers.

Eligibility for Minor in Business:

Only students pursuing undergraduate programs (except BCom and BIB) requiring at least 20.0 credits to graduate and who have completed at least 4.0 credits toward their degree, with a minimum Overall CGPA of 7.0, may be admitted to Minor in Business.

For program requirements, please see the Undergraduate Calendar.

This minor is designed to equip non-business students with the business and management skills to pursue careers in arts and culture, whether in institutions or as sole practitioners. Ottawa, with its world-class festivals and museums, its performing arts community housed in the National Arts Centre and the myriad of galleries and community based arts organizations provides an ideal learning environment for students interested in this field.

Students who meet the required course and elective requirements will receive a Minor in Arts Management designation on their transcript and diploma.

Eligibility for a Minor in Arts Management:

Only students pursuing undergraduate programs (except BCom and BIB) requiring at least 20.0 credits to graduate and who have completed at least 4.0 credits toward their degrees with a minimum overall GPA of 7.00 may be admitted to the Minor in Arts Management.

For program requirements, please see the Undergraduate Calendar.