Welcome to the Honors Minor in Business and Liberal Arts (BALA)
A bridge that connects traditional liberal arts with the business world
Office Information
Director: Schiro Withanachchi
Assistant Director: Lisa D’Angelo
Department Office: Honors Hall, Room 07
Student Lounge: Honors Hall, Room 06
Phone: 718-997-2860
Email: BALA.Department@qc.cuny.edu
About the Program
Exclusive to Queens College, 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.
Applying to BALA
Please click here to fill out and submit an application to the Honors BALA Minor program. Upon 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.
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