I was a business major who picked up a Japanese minor myself. I am now begining my 6th year living and working in Japan, making much more money than I would have if I had no foreign language background.

My advice is pick up the minor, then after you graduate do an exchange program like The JET Program (http://www.jetprogram.org) or work for an English language teaching firm like Interac (I’m not sure of the web site). Once you have both foreign language ability AND international experience you will be much more marketable in the business world and discover that the quality of jobs you are eligeable for right out of the gate will improve as well.

Remember, easier isn’t always optimal and your hard work will pay off in the end.

Most schools divide the courses in three categories. Most colleges have a specific “core” they want you to take so you have some breadth to your education. Then there are the courses for your specific major area. Then there are general electives, which can be anything you want.

Lots of students take more courses than they have to because they want to. If you want marketing, and you want Japanese, do it. Why get uptight about having more credits if it interests you?

I totally recommend some sort of a study abroad experience before you graduate. If you can’t make a full semester or year work for your plans, at least try a summer tour/study group. You would never regret doing this!