Recent Program Features
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Registration Error Message
Fill out the form below that MATCHES the registration error message you are getting. Allow 2-4 business hours for a response. We will notify you of whether or not the form has been processed.
Please pay attention to the error message you are getting - if you are not getting the error message listed, do not fill out the form.
These forms are for overriding Business courses only-ACCT, AGRI, BLAW, FINA, IBUS, MGMT and MRKT.
more lessFill out the form below that MATCHES the registration error message you are getting. Allow 2-4 business hours for a response. We will notify you of whether or not the form has been processed.
These forms are for overriding Business courses only: ACCT, AGRI, BLAW, FINA, IBUS, MGMT and MRKT.
Error Message: You don't have permission to register for this course-course status is offered. Special permission:
Section 2 of FINA 362, MGMT 230 and MRKT 210 is RESERVED for the IBE program. If you are not participating in the IBE program, you will need to register for a different section of FINA 362, MGMT 230 and/or MRKT 210.
If you would like to participate in the IBE program, apply using the IBE application to be considered.
Section 20 of any course is reserved for BBA students. If you are not a BBA student, you will need to register for a different section.
Error Message: Student must take/pass test or satisfy course prereqs
Prerequisite Override Request Form
(Substitution/Waiver forms do not eliminate the need for a Prerequisite Override Form.)
Error Message: This course restricts registration to the following student program: Upper Division COB
Request to Register for Upper-Division (300-400 level) COB Course Form
About Richard Schmitz
Richard R Schmitz grew up in small town of Brewster, Minnesota and was the first in his family to attend college. He graduated in 1964 from Minnesota State Mankato with a B.S. in Accounting.
Full Story + Show Less –He used his business and accounting background in the Food Retailing Business with Red Owl Stores in Hopkins, Minnesota as an auditor.
In 1973 purchased a retail food store in Olivia, Minnesota. Acquired and ran a total of five stores in 1985 in Duluth, Minnesota and Hudson, Wisconsin. In 2003 owned two large Food Stores in Hudson and Wausau, Wisconsin and sold them and retired from the business.
His business was recognized as Business of the Year in Hudson, Wisconsin in 1992.
He was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni of Minnesota State University, Mankato with the Harold J Fitterer Service Award in 2002.
He has served as Chamber of Commerce President in Olivia, Minnesota in 1978, Chairman of Wisconsin Grocers Association 2000 and was the President of the Minnesota State Mankato Foundation Board.
When a student declares a major he/she is indicating which major he/she would like to pursue. In the College of Business students can declare Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management or Marketing.
When a student is admitted into their major, that means he/she has met the admission requirements.
To change from a Business major to a different Business major or to change your Business faculty advisor, stop by or email the College of Business Student Center:
Email: cobadvise@mnsu.edu
Office Location: Morris Hall 151
To change from a Non-Business major to a Business major, you must meet with an advisor in the College of Business Student Center. Please stop by Morris Hall 151 or call 507-389-2963 to schedule an appointment to come in and meet with the advisor.
