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Business German - Minor

Business German - Minor

The Business German minor offers core courses in language, culture and conversation/texts for business purposes. The minor is especially well-suited as a combination with a business or marketing major.

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Minor in Business German

5X社区's Minor in Business German provides students with language proficiency in German while emphasizing the vocabulary and cultural knowledge essential for international business contexts. The program combines German language acquisition with practical business applications, preparing students to engage in professional communication and navigate the German-speaking business world. This minor complements majors in business, international relations, and global studies, equipping students with the skills needed for successful cross-cultural interactions and careers in global markets where German is a key language.

Program Information for Business German - Minor

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements 1
GER 11201
ELEMENTARY GERMAN I
GER 11202
ELEMENTARY GERMAN II
GER 21201
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I
GER 21202
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II
Minor Requirements
GER 31201INTENSIVE GERMAN GRAMMAR 3
GER 31211GERMAN COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION 3
GER 31215GERMAN PHONETICS AND DICTION 3
GER 31240CONVERSATION FOR BUSINESS AND SPECIAL PURPOSES: GERMAN 3
GER 31421GERMAN CIVILIZATION 3
GER 41240BUSINESS AND SPECIAL TEXTS: GERMAN 3
MCLS 30420FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND CULTURE STUDIES 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21
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Prerequisites may be satisfied with demonstrated language proficiency.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Note

  • Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Please see the program coordinator or your academic advisor for course planning.
Admissions for Business German - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus