Business Communication (Minor)
Showcase Your Communication Skills
Upon completing this minor, students will gain vital experience in writing (i.e., persuasive reports, business documents), speaking (i.e., presentations to inform, inspire and lead), teamwork (i.e., collaborating, addressing conflict, negotiation), persuasion (i.e., motivating positive change through informal and formal appeals) and technology (i.e., generative A.I., online presentation).
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
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 | |
BUS 390 | Business Communication Special Topics | |
MKT 360 | Professional Relationship Selling | |
ENGL 306 | Business Writing - WR | |
COMM 310 | Business Communication | |
COMM 333 | From Viral to Vital: Building Effective Social Media Strategies | |
COMM 340 | Storytelling with Data Visualization | |
COMM 342 | 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.
Contact the College of Business
For more information regarding the minor programs, please contact the Reinhardt Academic Center at 502-852-7439, business@louisville.edu, or in room 024 in the atrium of the south wing of the College of Business.