The General Business major is an undergraduate program designed specifically to respond to the needs of Continuing Studies students who are interested in or need an associate degree program that provides a more detailed business foundation.  See Accelerated Degree Track for information on earning a General Business degree faster.

Students acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue career opportunities in entry-level positions or advance in their current employment.  The courses provide opportunities to learn business theories and develop necessary skills in human relations, management, marketing and computer technology. 

Students are also provided the flexibility to choose group electives such as: accounting, business or computers depending upon their field of interest or need. In addition, the program provides a strong liberal arts core.

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
Core Requirements -  9 Credits
ENG 111	Composition	3
ENG 112	Composition & Literature	3
SPC 111	Public Speaking	3
General Education Requirements - 18 Credits
PHL____	General Education Philosophy Elective	3
ENG 2__	General Education Literature Elective	3
MTH 121	Algebra Essentials*	3
ECO 111	Principles of Economics:  Macro	3
ECO 112	Principles of Economics:  Micro	3
PSY 111	General Psychology	3
Major Requirements - 30 Credits
ACCT 101	Financial Accounting I	3
ACCT 102	Financial Accounting II	3
BUS 123	Introduction to Business	3
BUS 131	Principles of Management	3
BUS 133	Principles of Marketing	3
BUS 231	Legal Environment of Business	3
BUS 241	Statistics	3
CIS 103	Microcomputer Applications	3
MTH 151	College Algebra	3
	Group Elective**	3
	Free Elective	3
Total Credits		60

* Placement determined by Math Assessment. Students who place out of MTH 121 may choose a free elective.

** Students may select course with Accounting, Business or Computer designations.


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