Business Programs for Non-VSB

Villanova School of Business
Associate Director Business Minor Programs: Patricia (Trish) Burdo
Office Location: Bartley Hall Rm. 1054 [The Clay Center at VSB]
Telephone: (610) 519-5532
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ABOUT

VSB offers two application-based business minor programs: The Summer Business Institute (SBI) and The Academic Year Business Minor. Students considering either of these programs should meet with their primary academic advisor before applying to determine if/how business minor courses may apply to degree or major requirements. Completion of either program may allow students to pursue a discipline-specific business minor or enroll in other VSB courses; VSB approval is required and additional pre-requisite coursework may be necessary.

SUMMER BUSINESS INSTITUTE (SBI)

The Summer Business Institute (SBI) is a 10 week, full-time, 16-credit program created exclusively for non-business majors. SBI, using a cohort-based model, is an accelerated program designed to be completed in one summer. The admission process for the program is competitive; students are admitted on a rolling basis. The application period is January 15 – April 15. Additional Information, including the application, can be found at business.villanova.edu/sbi
 

ACADEMIC YEAR BUSINESS MINOR

The Academic Year Business Minor is designed for full-time undergraduates enrolled in other Villanova colleges. This traditional-year program typically requires four semesters to complete; required courses are part of the VSB core curriculum and are taken alongside VSB students. The admission process for the program is competitive*; students must attend an info session prior to applying and are admitted on a yearly basis after spring semester grades are posted. Criteria is comparable to those of students accepted as first-year students in VSB. The deadline for applications is April 15;  program and application requirements can be found at business.villanova.edu, search Business Minors for Non-Business Students. *There is a great level of demand for a limited number of spaces, please bear this in mind when considering this program.
 

VILLANOVA SUMMER BUSINESS ACADEMY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

VSB’s Summer Business Academy (SBA) is a full-time, 4-week, cohort-based summer program created exclusively for non-business students.  The 6-credit certificate program is designed to be completed in one summer and is targeted to students who would benefit from, and have an interest in, a credentialed, on-campus, introductory business education program. Students earn a Business Certificate through a mix of academic courses, including professional development, via experiential and applied learning opportunities.
See the Villanova Summer Business Academy Certificate Program page in the VSB catalog for more details.