BBA Generalist

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
JIU101 Orientation - Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
CRT100 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
ENG100 Communication and Learning Strategies
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
ART101 Art Appreciation
ENG101 English Composition
ENG102 English Literature
IT102 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH101 College Mathematics
SCI201 Science and Technology
SCI202 Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI203 Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA101 Introduction to Business
BBA110 History of Business
BBA204 Legal Environment of Business
BBA210 Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA211 Introduction to Management
BBA212 Technical Writing
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
BBA301 The Global Marketplace
BBA304 Marketing Management
BBA305 Economics and Competitive Strategies
BBA306 Financial Accounting
BBA307 Finance
BBA310 Management
BBA431 Marketing Research
BBA484 Global Strategies
BC345 Organizational Communication
BC352 Fundamentals of Business Writing
ETH401 Making Ethical Management Decisions
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG201 Human and Cultural Geography
HIST201 History of World Literature
HUM201 Peace and Conflict Studies
PSY201 Psychology of the Organization
4 Electives12 Credits
BBA311 Using the Internet in Business
BC355 Business Communication Contexts
BC372 Intercultural Communication
BC380 Team Communication
BC465 Negotiation and Conflict Management
BC470 Collaboration Technology Systems
BC475 Organizational Training and Development
MATH301 Business Mathematics
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
Select four courses from across all BBA specializations
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
BBA490 BBA Capstone

Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.