GENERAL BUSINESS
BACHELOR of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL BUSINESS
the MAJOR
GENERAL BUSINESS (BUS) :
A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in General Business administration teaches students how to provide managerial solutions for daily organizational issues.
GENERAL BUSINESS MAJORS HAVE THE CHOICE OF AN ON-CAMPUS OR ONLINE TRACK. ON-CAMPUS TRACK: SELECT TWO PROGRAMS FROM BUSINESS MINORS AND UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES.
This challenging and well-rounded program prepares students for future study and careers in a business-related function. If you have educational aspirations beyond a bachelor’s degree, the General Business major is an excellent way to prepare you for the MBA program at Cleveland State University. The General Business curriculum not only satisfies your bachelor’s degree requirements, it also completes many of the prerequisites for the MBA program.
COURSEWORK TOPICS INCLUDE: Internal Auditing Introduction to investments Knowledge Management Principles of Management Organizational Theory and Design Consumer Behavior Integrated Marketing Communications Real Estate Principles and Practices Real Estate Law Innovation Management
why GENERAL BUSINESS?
Studying business can apply to most professions in industries. A solid background of business education provides the tools and knowledge that are valuable to any company The Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA) in General Business gives students a solid background in business and an introduction to areas including Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing and Operations and Supply Chain Management. Students graduating with a General Business major can qualify for a variety of entry-level positions across many industries and sectors including sales, banking, insurance, marketing, human resources and accounting.
the SKILLS
ANALYTICAL ABILITY
COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION SKILLS
GOAL SETTING
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
NUMERACY
PROBLEM SOLVING
TEAMWORK
TIME MANAGEMENT
ENGAGED LEARNING
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS FOR LEARNING AND NETWORKING.
There are over ten dedicated student organizations that are active in the College of Business including: The Accounting Association, American Marketing Association, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, the Financial Management Association, Sport Management Club and Viking’s Real Estate Club.
INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS and CAREERS
A PROMISING FUTURE FILLED WITH EXPANSIVE AND ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES.
General Business students are encouraged to participate in internships for at least one semester to enhance real-world business knowledge and offer hands-on experiential learning that can lead to valuable industry contacts.
EMPLOYERS
include
Airgas
American Greetings
Applied Industrial Technologies
Aramark
Bellwether Enterprises
City of Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic
Lincoln Electric
MetroHealth
Parker-Hannifin
Progressive
Rockwell Automation
Sherwin-Williams
Swagelok
the MINORS
Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
CAREER outlook
General and Operations Manager $97,970
(Median pay)
$75,410 Purchasing Agent (Median pay)
the CAREERS
Assistant Buyer
Brand Marketing Assistant
Financial Analyst
General Manager
Human Resources Assistant/ Coordinator/Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Operations Research Analyst
Purchasing Agent
Sales Representative/Manager
Supply Chain Analyst
COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE YOUR DEGREE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC BUSINESS SKILLS THROUGH MINOR COURSE WORK AND APPLICATION.
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Health Care Management
Human Resources Management
Information Systems
International Business
Marketing
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Professional Selling
Property Management
Sport & Entertainment Management
Taxation
CERTIFICATE programs
Digital Marketing
Global Business
Health Informatics
Professional Sales
Real Estate & Property Management
Supply Chain & Quality Management
LEARN MORE
The aspect I most enjoyed about the internship was gaining an entirely new perspective of countries around the world.
I learned something new every day about the passion and ingenuity people exhibit to solve the most pressing issues in our global food supply chain within the age of climate change.
JILLIAN
PERKO INTERNED WITH TLC PRODUCTS, INC.
GENERAL BUSINESS MAJOR WITH MINORS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & FINANCE 2022 GRADUATE
TAKE the NEXT STEP
APPLY TODAY – YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Apply as early as possible to get your admittance decision.
Applying and getting a decision allows you to apply for and receive financial aid and scholarship packages to help you make your college selection.
Applications for Fall Semester open annually on August 1.
INCOMING FRESHMEN apply for the Honors Program: January 15; all other Programs: March 1.
TRANSFER STUDENTS apply for the Honors Program: February 28; all others programs: April 1.
