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General Business -- Associates Degree Program

The General Business program allows students maximum flexibility in choosing Business Department electives covering the Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing areas. The students receive a general overview and broad background in business subjects. This program may be preferred by those unable to decide on a major after completing the freshman core business program (described previously) or by those contemplating transfer to a four-year college who want the flexibility of choosing business electives for a particular institution.

General Business Goals

Business Administration (General Business) major will produce graduates who:

1. Have the skills needed to develop ideas and make decisions based on proper research, analysis, and critical thinking.
2. Understand the environment in which businesses operate including the major economic factors, legal requirements, ethical, and social forces.
3. Understand the key actions taken to effectively and efficiently utilize company resources to achieve goals.
4. Understand the actions taken to acquire and retain customers; produce goods and services; and measure/track financial performance.
5. Will take four business electives and acquire advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas: accounting, finance, business law, marketing, and management.
6. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. Conduct research from a variety of sources.
8. Demonstrate computer literacy.

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Business Core Curriculum

NOTE:

1. Any 300 or 400 level Business Department course.

Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, the degree of Associate in Science in Business Administration will be awarded.

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