Academic Learning Compact - Business Administration, General Studies

The business administration general studies major provides you with a foundation in the following areas of business: economics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, business law, statistics and operations management. Special emphasis is placed on your ability to understand the links between various business disciplines and the development of sound business plans. You will be able to effectively analyze business' strengths and weaknesses, as well as investigate the opportunities and challenges that are present in the business environment. You will also have an opportunity for in-depth study of a chosen specialization.

Additional information is available from your major's website.

Before Graduating You Must

• Take the Educational Testing Service's Business Field Test. The score from this exam will be incorporated into MAN 4504 taken in the final term.
• Complete the Individual Student Assessments required by the chosen area of specialization.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by the faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Knowledge of the basic business functions of accounting, decision sciences, economics, finance, management and marketing.
2. Knowledge of the chosen specialization (more than 70 specialization options are available, ranging from agricultural law to zoology).
3. Interpret, understand and communicate quantitative concepts.
4. Critically evaluate and compare alternative ideas (or policies) using complex criteria.
5. Effectively communicate concepts and ideas in spoken and written form.