Business Law, Minor

Murray Koppelman School of Business

Program Overview

When you major in business management, you may choose from five minors, including business law. This minor will complement your business management major with a focus on the legal aspects of running a business. You will learn about such subjects as real estate, monetary transactions, and establishing and maintaining

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2023–24 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

intellectual property.

Where You'll Go

Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections, and minors complement your study of business management. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job opportunities in business law across a variety of industries. You can help companies design and implement contracts, acquire new properties, and respond to potential lawsuits. Your possible job opportunities include financial analysts, human resources managers, paralegals, employee relations managers, and compliance officers.

Program Details

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2023–24 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

Minor Requirements

A grade of C- or higher in each of the six courses offered in the minor.

All of the following: Accounting 2001, Accounting 3201, Accounting 4201, Business 3220, [Business 3310] or Finance 3310 or Business 3300, and Business 3350

Recommended courses: Philosophy 3314, Philosophy 3740, and Accounting 3360 or Business 3360

Contact

Zina Sharperson, Senior Academic Adviser

218 Whitehead Hall
E: businessmgmtadvising@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5136

Office Hours

Mondays–Thursdays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays: 9 a.m.–noon

The Support You’ll Find

Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Business Management offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.