The Minor/Second Major in Business is suitable for students who wish to complement their primary area of study with systematic, practical, and contemporary business knowledge.
In an increasingly fast-changing, cross-functional business environment, organisations need professionals who can work effectively across functions, make evidence-based decisions, manage day-to-day operations and lead innovation, understand markets and customers, and respond effectively and responsibly to technological, economic and social challenges. These capabilities are valued across industries and sectors.
Minor/Second Major in Business introduces students to key business functions and contemporary management issues. The programme covers business management, customer relationships, innovation and digital transformation, among other topics. Students in the second major will examine a more comprehensive portfolio of courses, while those in the minor can select elective courses aligned with their interests and primary discipline. In particular, the programmes incorporate perspectives on sustainability, social good and emerging technologies, preparing students to become future-ready and responsible business leaders.
Career Prospects
Business knowledge is increasingly relevant across occupations. Whether graduates from the programmes work in technology, retail, education, communications, engineering, healthcare, social services, or pursue entrepreneurship, they will need to understand how organisations operate, how projects or processes are managed, how value is created for multiple stakeholders, and how to respond to technological disruption and socioeconomic change. Instead of a fixed set of job roles, the programmes prepare students for a wide range of career paths where the following capabilities are valued.
Business Context
Understand organisational and business environments.
Digital Innovation
Contribute to digitalisation, innovation and strategic development.
Projects & Operations
Manage projects, operations and business initiatives.
Analytical Decision-Making
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to support decision-making.
Customer & Market Insight
Identify customer needs and market trends.
Responsible Business
Consider ethical, legal and sustainability implications.
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead teams and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate across business functions and disciplines.
Curriculum
Testimonials
“Soft skills and cross-functional perspectives are increasingly important in today’s organisations, particularly as professionals progress in their careers. Technical know-how helps people get things done, while business knowledge translates expertise into meaningful organisational outcomes.”