What is Business Institutions?
Business Institutions is an academic minor open to all Northwestern University undergraduate students.
About the Minor
A rigorous introduction to business and management fundamentals.
The minor is open to all Northwestern undergraduates regardless of major or home school, building on the set of skills and knowledge acquired through other Northwestern coursework to prepare for employment in the business world.
Virtual Info Session
Advising
Academic Advising
- Review of Business Institutions Minor
- Declaration of Minor
- Petition to Graduate
- Transfer Credit
- Study Abroad Approval
- General Advising
- Course Options
Career Advising
- Resume and Cover Letter Reviews
- Preparing for Interviews
- Mock Interviews
- Internship and Job Search Strategy
- Networking Skills and Resources
- Researching Industries
- Negotiation of Job/Intern Offers and Salary
Lunch and Learn
Meet. Eat. Learn.
Come hang out at the Kapnick Center, eat lunch, mingle with classmates and enjoy conversation with our guest speaker!
Upcoming Events
Apr
30
2026
Declare Your Business Institutions Minor Before Pre-Reg!
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM, Online
Pre-Registration for fall quarter begins the week of Monday, May 11th. Please note that only declared Business Institutions minors will...
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