About This Program
The Economics minor provides a basic overview of economics for students interested in a complementary discipline.
Research & Experiential Learning
- LSBE Company Days, where you engage directly with visiting industry professionals
- The Student Professional Engagement Program (PEP), which exposes you to co-curricular content and soft skills development
- A variety of business-related student clubs open to all LSBE majors
Student Internships
LSBE offers an in-house internship program led by a dedicated director who oversees more than 200 internships annually. The director works with both you and employers to ensure valuable, real-world experiences. Students regularly secure internships at top companies, including: 3M, Cintas, Google, Hormel, Fastenal, Land O’Lakes, Minnesota Vikings, Target, UnitedHealth Group, Sherwin-Williams, Taylor Corporation, and SPS Commerce—as well as school-year and remote internships in the Duluth area.
Get Involved
You can get involved in a variety of business-related clubs and organizations, including:
- Accounting Club
- UMD Sales Club
- AMA (American Marketing Association)
- Finance Club
- Investment Club
- Bulldogs in Technology (BIT) (Formerly MIS/BA Club)
- Economics Club
- Entrepreneurship Club
- MGD (Marketing and Graphic Design) Club
- SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Student Health Care Management Association (SHMA)
- Duluth Women in Business
- UMD Analytics Club
- Management Club
- Bulldog DECA
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.
Economics Minor Courses & Requirements