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Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business

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Get where you want to go. Sometimes the basics just aren’t enough – especially in the highly competitive business world. This degree program will provide you with a working knowledge of areas identified by you as important to your career path. JIU’s exceptional BBA in General Business is deliberately flexible to meet the diverse needs of our students.

This program builds on the foundational business knowledge and skills developed through the core courses and consists of four additional courses chosen from any of the other specializations in the BBA program (with the approval of your faculty advisor).  This generalist program provides you with the flexibility to make the most of your education. Whether your interests lie in corporate finance, accounting, sales and marketing, or, perhaps, more accurately, a combination of these areas, we can tailor your course of study to meet all of your personal and professional goals.

Who should enroll:
  • Ideal for students committed to gaining a diverse foundation that draws from a variety of business disciplines, this specialization offers graduates an array of career options.
  • This program also provides a strong basis for those looking to extend their academic careers with an MBA.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
4 Electives12 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
120 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
CRT 100Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
ENG 100Communication and Learning Strategies
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
ART 101Art Appreciation
ENG 101English Composition
ENG 102English Literature
IT 102Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH 101College Mathematics
SCI 201Science and Technology
SCI 202Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI 203Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Public Speaking
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA 101Introduction to Business
BBA 110History of Business
BBA 204Legal Environment of Business
BBA 210Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA 211Introduction to Management
BBA 212Technical Writing
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
BBA 301The Global Marketplace
BBA 304Marketing Management
BBA 305Economics and Competitive Strategies
BBA 306Financial Accounting
BBA 307Finance
BBA 310Management
BBA 431Marketing Research
BBA 484Global Strategies
BC 345Organizational Communication
BC 352Fundamentals of Business Writing
ETH 401Making Ethical Management Decisions
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG 201Human and Cultural Geography
HIST 201History of World Literature
HUM 201Peace and Conflict Studies
PSY 201Psychology of the Organization
4 Electives12 Credits
BC 355Business Communication Contexts
BC 372Intercultural Communication
BC 380Team Communication
BC 403Professional Development and Leadership
BC 465Negotiation and Conflict Management
BC 470Collaboration Technology Systems
BC 475Organizational Training and Development
MATH 301Business Mathematics
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
BBA 406Cost Accounting
BBA 407Intermediate Accounting I
BBA 408Intermediate Accounting II
BBA 409Taxation I
BBA 421Managing Costs for Profitability
BBA 422Investments
BBA 423Global Finance
BBA 424Corporate Finance
BC 400Integrating Sales and Marketing with Service
BC 401Communicating with Markets
BC 402Managing the Sales Force
CCM 400Service Operations Management
HCM 400Health Services Policies and Practices
MGT 400Workplace Management
MGT 401Quality Assurance
TM 400Technical Services Management
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
BBA 490BBA Capstone

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