How Minors & Dual Degrees Enrich the Undergraduate Questrom Experience
November 24, 2025
With a brand new Questrom undergraduate curriculum phasing in, our business school creates well-rounded problem solvers unified under the major of business administration. Yet many students feel drawn to complement their Questrom studies with a minor or additional bachelor’s degree to deepen certain skills and expand their perspectives.
Integrating other academic disciplines into your schedule creates an “expansive T-shaped skill set,” according to Feld Center career coach Scott Carlson, encompassing “broad, generalist knowledge across various disciplines — the horizontal bar — alongside deep, specialized expertise in one or two specific areas — the vertical bar.” This blend, Carlson notes, differentiates students in the competitive job market.
Hundreds of students have found academic, personal, and professional success pairing their studies in Questrom with complementary minors and dual degrees. While it requires more planning, coursework, and potential overload fees, many students have found success in their experiences. Below, several Questrom-affiliated students share the impact of their cross-college academic pursuits.
Esosa Aimiuwu (Questrom ‘28)
Concentration: Information Systems
Minor: Data Science
“Being in CDS has helped me develop a new way of thinking that complements my work in Questrom. While business problems can sometimes feel subjective, data science offers a more structured approach where there’s one answer but multiple ways to reach it. This balance allows me to be both analytical and creative in my problem-solving.”
Cooper McCreary (Questrom, Pardee ‘28)
Concentration: Global Business
Dual Degree: International Relations
“I have learned more about the decisions that governments make regarding business, and also how businesses looked in history. IR provides me with a new lens on business to evaluate problems with a more global scope, and having that extra knowledge gives me a leg up when it comes to other Questrom students in the same concentration as me.”
Sam Boardman (Questrom, ENG ‘27)
Concentration: Operations and Supply Chain Management
Dual Degree: Mechanical Engineering
“Studying outside of Questrom allows me to approach positions from a business analytical stance as well as a technical stance, helping me develop towards a well-rounded professional career. For example, during Core I was able to use my engineering background, especially in manufacturing and product development to strengthen our business plan. That different perspective helped me and my team think more critically about feasibility, operations, and how those design decisions affected our project.”
Nalah Fladger (CAS ‘27)
Major: Economics
Minors: Business Administration & Journalism
“My Economics coursework has sharpened my analytical skills and deepened my knowledge of the role of businesses and consumers in the economy, helping me both technically and theoretically in my Questrom courses. By minoring in business, I’ve been able to utilize all of my coursework and gain skills for the professional world, such as presentation skills, resume building, networking, and teamwork.”
Rose Fahy (Questrom, COM ‘28)
Concentration: Marketing
Dual Degree: Advertising
“A lot of what I’m learning in my COM classes overlaps really nicely with my Questrom courses, which allows me to look at the same topic from a different angle, deepening my understanding. Additionally, most COM are writing focused which teaches you how to give and receive criticism, which is a great skill to have in any context, but especially in a professional corporate setting.”
Ella Sato-Connell (SHA ‘28)
Major: Hospitality Administration
Minor: Business Administration
“I have learned and developed my confidence through opportunities such as speed networking, mock interviews, and guest speakers from SHA events and courses. Projects like the HF100 Innovation Project have allowed me to apply concepts from Questrom and SHA courses into a real world context, by exploring business strategy and creativity. I highly encourage anyone curious about hospitality, or looking to broaden their business perspective, to take HF100 and attend SHA events.”
While this path isn’t for everyone, students have a unique opportunity to combine their passions and expand personal and professional growth experiences across disciplines. The Undergraduate Development Center encourages all students to register for elective courses within and beyond Questrom, and meet with an academic advisor to discuss long-term plans. Whether it’s for job marketability, exploring a passion, or a thirst for knowledge, you should consider aligning your goals to Questrom and non-Questrom classes.
Created by Amelie Bram
