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Business French - Minor

Business French - Minor

The Business French 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 French

Kent State University's Minor in Business French equips students with language proficiency in French while focusing on the terminology and cultural understanding needed for international business. The program integrates language learning with practical business applications, preparing students to communicate effectively in French-speaking professional environments. This minor is a valuable addition to majors in business, international relations, and global studies, offering students the skills to navigate cross-cultural business interactions and succeed in global markets where French is a key language.

Program Information for Business French - Minor

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements 1
FR 13201
ELEMENTARY FRENCH I
FR 13202
ELEMENTARY FRENCH II
FR 23201
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I
FR 23202
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II
Minor Requirements
FR 33211FRENCH CONVERSATION 3
FR 33212FRENCH COMPOSITION 3
FR 33215FRENCH PHONETICS AND DICTION 3
FR 33240CONVERSATION FOR BUSINESS AND SPECIAL PURPOSES: FRENCH 3
FR 33421FRENCH CIVILIZATION 3
FR 43240BUSINESS AND SPECIAL TEXTS: FRENCH (ELR) 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 French - 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