Will a minor in business matter to employers?

It will be helpful. Definitely mention it on your resume.

Having a minor in anything is a feather in your cap. Most colleges don’t require a minor concentration for graduation – however, it’s not nearly as important as your overall GPA.

In this situation, more is better. who knows? that one little line with three words could make the differenc in a good job, compared to a great job. this worked for me.

I don’t think it matters. It’s merely undergrad. People tend to think of that as intellectual preparation, but the subject areas aren’t all that important. I think that undergraduate school is about preparation—learning how to think. That skill can be applied anywhere. You want good grades in serious courses, that’s all. These days, employers are interested in more well-rounded employees. I would only do the minor if the subject really interests you. Not for some potential employer who you have no idea if they will care or not.

My personal impression is that minors tend to not matter very much at all, not only in the business world, but in any context. In certain contexts, such as applying to graduate school, or taking on a job that requires mastery of specific knowledge or skills, having specific coursework will matter. But business is a very general topic, and it’s not going to impart skills.

What I have found has helped me more, on the other hand, has been being able to tell prospective employers about specific courses that are relevant to their class. Probably the most relevant course I took in college was one in databases.

So, to take a minor or not? If you want to take the classes anyway, if you find them interesting, relevant, and leading you to personal growth, then take them and get the minor “for free” so to speak. But if the minor would require even a single class that you don’t really want to take, it is probably not worth it. You’d be better off taking a more relaxed schedule that you will enjoy more, and spending more time building other skills, networking, expanding your world, and taking on projects and endeavors that will be fun and/or translate more directly into career potential.

Good luck!

If you can, take some project management and six sigma classes.

Actually, my minor is a huge asset.

A degree is great, but is only your ticket in. Experience is everything. As an employer, I would much rather hire someone with ten years experience w/o a degree as opposed to a recent college grad. You’re getting the degree; now asap get a job as an intern or do something in marketing that will get your foot in the door. This will help you much more than a minor.

I must say that you need to mention it because it will somehow define you. Just highlight your awards, accreditations, and skills in your resume.