General Business
The General Business Specialization is designed for those students who desire a broad preparation in business studies rather than specializing in any one particular business area. Students receive a marketable Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with expanded exposure to a multitude of business disciplines
Major in General Business
Students completing the general business program earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in General Business.
Students with broad training in business subjects can expect to find employment in widely varied types of business activity.
| Required Courses – General Business Major | Credit Hours |
| West Liberty University General Studies | 37 |
| Gary E. West College of Business Core | 45 |
| 300-400 Level Accounting Course | 3 |
| 300-400 Level Economics or Finance Course | 3 |
| 300-400 Level Management Course | 3 |
| 300-400 Level Marketing Course | 3 |
| 300-400 Level Computer Information Systems Course | 3 |
| Any 300-400 Level Business Elective | 3 |
| Any 300-400 Level Business Elective | 3 |
| Any 300-400 Level Business Elective | 3 |
| Any 300-400 Level Business Elective | 3 |
| Business Minor Course | 11 |
| Total | 120 |
Click below to see detailed course requirements for the B.S.B.A. with a major in General Business. Current students can access their detailed requirements and completed courses in WINS, using DegreeWorks.
Advising Sheets General Business
Online General Business Degree
- Academic 4-Year Plan(s)
- BS – General Business 4 Year Plan
Business Administration Minor
The business administration minor offers students the opportunity to develop a proficiency in business administration while maintaining an auxiliary focus in another area.
| Required Courses – Business Administration Minor | Credit Hours |
| ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 203 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GBUS 140 Introduction to Business | 3 |
| GBUS 220 Business Communication | 3 |
| ACC 224 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 225 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CIS 271 Practical Computer Applications | 3 |
| FIN 300 Principles of Finance | 3 |
| MKT 331 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 350 Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total | 30 |