Program in General Business Administration

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The Study of General Business Administration

  • According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Summer 2010 Salary Survey the current average salary for a general business administration major is $43,879/year.
  • A general business education offers students a wide range of career opportunities in the business world.
  • Some companies prefer students with specialized knowledge in an area, while others prefer students with a broad understanding of business concepts who are subsequently trained by the company in a specific area, such as marketing, human resources, or finance. Based on their individual interest in specific or broad preparation, a student can design his/her general business degree plan to meet their needs.
  • If your goal is to become a manager, to move up the corporate ladder, or to start your own business, you will need to have great communication skills, ability to think critically, analytically, and conceptually, ability to lead and motivate employees to achieve a common goal, and the ability to make decisions that will benefit your organization.

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Course Descriptions

2321. Business Statistics 3 hours

Prerequisite: MAT 1302 (with a grade of C or better)
An introduction to statistical techniques, including averages, deviation, simple correlation, time-series analysis, and index numbers.

3301. Business Communications 3 hours

Prerequisite: ENG 1302 (with a grade of C or better)
Designed to help students develop competence in written and oral communications by applying the basic principles of word usage, grammar, and style as well as psychological principles of communication.

3311. Business Law I 3 hours

Designed to introduce the student to the legal environment in which business decisions are made.

3312. Business Law II 3 hours

Prerequisite: BUA 3311 or PLS 3311 (with a grade of C or better)
A continuation of Business Law I. Topics will include the Uniform Commercial Code, bailments, real estate, probate, and bankruptcy.

4301. Business Problems and Trends 3 hours

Prerequisite: Senior standing
A course that attempts to correlate and coordinate the study of several business functions in relationship to current problems and trends.

4393. Internship I 3 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. Internships provide supervised work experience directly related to one’s major field of study.

4394. Internship II 3 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. Internships provide supervised work experience directly related to one’s major field of study.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Contact Information

School of Business Administration
Location: Armstrong-Mabee Business Center
Phone: 817-531-4840
Fax: 817-531-6585
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm


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