Frequently Asked Questions

How do I declare a CSOM minor?

Declaring a management minor is easy! Fill out this Google form.

Students who want to apply for the Managing for Social Impact should fill out this form.

Can I change my CSOM minor?

Yes, students can change their management minor by filling out the minor declaration form and indicating they would like to drop their current minor and declare a new one. Students can only have one CSOM minor.

Am I allowed to have two CSOM minors?

No. Students are only allowed to have one minor in CSOM. The only exception is Managing for Social Impact. Since the Managing for Social Impact minor is interdisciplinary, students can have an MSI minor with another management minor. 

Can I take additional classes in CSOM?

Yes, but please keep in mind that MCAS students need 96 MCAS credits to graduate, which leaves 24 credits/ 8 classes to be taken outside of MCAS. Lynch School of Education has no credit limit for courses taken outside of LSOE. Students in Connell School of Nursing have two electives. Students should consult with their academic advisors from their school to plan out courses and confirm degree requirements and credits required for graduation.

How do I override into a closed class?

You will need to contact the department offering the class to seek an override or be placed on a waitlist

What classes can I take abroad for my minor?

Please consult with the academic department in which your minor is housed for details on what classes (if any) can be taken abroad. You will need to submit a course preapproval form and attach a syllabus for review for approval before you go abroad.

Can I take my Carroll School courses pass/fail?

CSOM classes cannot be taken pass/fail, regardless of the school you are enrolled in.

How do I schedule an academic advising appointment for my minor?

Click here to schedule an appointment with Ally Isales, the academic advisor for management minors.

Where do I go for career advice related to my minor?

Students are encouraged to visit the Boston College Career Center and should join the Business, Consulting, and Finance career cluster.

Accounting for CPA: Where can I find more information about the CPA requirements?

Students with additional questions about CPA requirements should contact the accounting department at csom.accounting@bc.edu. Additional information can also be found on the Accounting Department website. Students can also refer to the Guide for meeting CPA Requirements at Boston College.

Accounting for Finance & Consulting: Can I count Econometric Methods (ECON2228) as one of the electives for my Accounting for Finance & Consulting minor?

Yes, ECON2228 can count towards your minor. View the eligible list of electives here. A maximum of one elective can count towards the requirements of two different minors/majors/concentrations.

Accounting for Finance & Consulting: If I choose the consulting track, can I still take the courses required for the finance track and vice versa?

Yes, you may take the two required courses from the other track. In this case, you must take both of them and they will count as your two electives.

Finance: Can I take a 6000 level finance elective?

Students need senior status and permission from the Finance Department to take a 6000 level elective. They also must meet all prerequisite requirements. Visit the Finance Department website for more information.

Management & Leadership: Can I take Strategic Management (MGMT3309) as one of my management & leadership electives?

No, Strategic Management does not count as an elective for the M&L minor. This is a CSOM core class, meant only for CSOM seniors.

Marketing: What statistics class is recommended prior to taking customer research?

Any statistics class will meet this requirement. We recommend ECON1151 offered here at BC.