Welcome to the Honors Minor in Business and Liberal Arts (BALA)
Bridging academics with leadership, business, and professional skill development
Office Information
Interim Director: Tao Wang
Department Office: Honors Hall, Room 07
Student Lounge: Honors Hall, Room 06
Computer Lab: Honors Hall, Room 03
Phone: 718-997-2860
Email:ÌýBALA.Department@qc.cuny.edu
Advisement Hours
Monday & Wednesday: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Our staff is happy to answer all your questions about the BALA Program in-person, by phone or through Zoom. Email us to schedule a Zoom session, call us, or drop by the BALA office.
About the Program
Exclusive to ºÚÁÏרÇø, the Honors Minor in Business and Liberal Arts (BALA), offers a multidisciplinary approach that combines the study of arts and sciences with basic business principles.
| 21 CREDITS | INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
| OPEN TO ALL MAJORS | CAREER PLANNING WORKSHOPS |
| EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION | LEADERSHIP BUILDING |
| CRITICAL THINKING | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
The Honors BALA Minor program facilitates entry into the professional world through career readiness. Classroom experience is strongly supplemented with opportunities to obtain international and local internships in a wide variety of fields. BALA students also connect with business leaders in a chosen field who may become mentors — providing support, advice, feedback on career decisions, and networking opportunities.Ìý Download our About BALA flyer
Applying to BALA
Please to fill out and submit an application to the Honors BALA Minor program. ÌýUpon acceptance, you will receive additional information.
The Honors BALA Minor requires maintenance of a 3.0 overall GPA, and a 3.0 GPA in the required BALA courses.