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Month: September 2026

Fall 2026 Husky Minor Fair – List of Minors to Explore

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Below are the minors that will be represented by the host academic department. Those minors with and asterisk (*) next to their name are Essential Education Minors. As your academic advisor about how you could possibly earn these minors by taking no additional credits that your degree schedule requires. The Michigan Tech Fall 2026 Husky Minor Fair will take place on

Academic Unit Academic Minors
Visual and Performing Arts Art, Jazz Studies, Music, Music Composition, Music Performance, Sound, Technical Theatre, Theatre Arts, Theatre Performance
Humanities AI Ethics*, Diversity Studies, Ethics and Philosophy, Global Cultures*, Journalism, Media Production, Modern Languages, Writing, Communication Skills, Creativity and Expression*
Social Sciences American Studies, Global Community Development Partnerships, Global Studies, Law and Society, Public History, Public Policy & Law*, Social and Behavioral Studies, Sustainability Studies*
School of Health, Human & Biological Systems Biological Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Microbiology, Ecology, Fish Biology, Pre–Health Professions, Human-Centered Design*, Individual Health and Well-being, Population Health*, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Sciences, Nanoscale Science, Bioprocessing Engineering, Coaching
Applied Computing Cybersecurity (TCYM), Data Acquisition and Industrial Control (TDAC), Robotics (IRBM)
Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) Earth Sciences, Applied Geophysics, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials Engineering, Medical Devices, Tissue and STEM Cell Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing
Chemical Engineering Mineral Processing, Bioprocess Engineering, Alternative Energy Technology, Polymer Science and Engineering, Applied Process Control (new in Fall 2027)
Civil, Environmental and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) Construction Management, Ecological Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering, Municipal Engineering, Rail Transportation, Surveying, Water Resource Recovery Technology
Chemistry Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry
College of Computing Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
College of Business Business, Business IT Solutions, Construction Management, Economics, Economics and Society*, Entrepreneurship*, Entrepreneurship/ Technology and Innovation, FinTech, Global Business
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Give Your Degree an Edge: Explore the 2026 Academic Minor Fair

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What: Michigan Tech Academic Minor Fair
When: Tuesday, October 6, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Where: East Reading Room – Van Pelt Library on Campus

The workplace is changing at an unprecedented pace. In a recent LinkedIn survey, employers were asked what were the Top 10 Skills Needed by Every Professional by 2027 to stay ahead of the pack. The skills that will shape careers and organizations in 2027 include:

AI Literacy Will Become a Core Workplace Skill
Continuous Learning Will Replace One-Time Education
Critical Thinking Will Become More Valuable Than Information
Communication Will Remain a Competitive Advantage
Data Literacy Will Be Essential Across Every Function
Adaptability Will Define Career Growth
Digital Collaboration Will Power Global Teams
Cybersecurity Awareness Will Be Everyone’s Responsibility
Emotional Intelligence Will Differentiate Great Leaders
Skills-Based Hiring Will Become the New Standard

The LinkedIn survey noted “The Future of Work isn’t about replacing people with technology. It’s about empowering people with the skills to work alongside technology. The professionals who succeed in 2027 will be those who embrace lifelong learning, adapt to change, think critically, communicate effectively, and use AI as a productivity partner rather than a replacement.”

In today’s competitive job market, employers are looking for flexible candidates who can bring diverse skills and knowledge to their role on the corporate/project teams. Completing an academic minor in addition to your major adds skills noted as employer desired above. A completed minor can end up enriching a student’s professional career and personal life. Minors can give you a unique edge in your career/job search, by illustrating your unique combination of abilities that set you apart from other professionals in your field.

The Michigan Tech Minor Fair is an opportunity for students to explore curriculum that can help them identify their own personal interests, give you an “edge up” in your job search, while adding skills that will prepare you for a career that has yet to be created. We hope to see you on Tuesday, October 6 at 3:30 pm in the Van Pelt Library East Reading Room to help you explore your minor opportunities.

See the list of Minors that will be shared with you by their academic units on the Essential Education Blog. For academic units still wanting to participate in the MInor Fair, contact Steve Patchin at shpatchi@mtu.edu.

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