If you are seeking flexibility and the capability to pursue many options in business, the General Business major is an ideal choice. Businesses and other organizations are continually seeking broadly educated graduates who are well trained in all aspects of business functions.
Quick Facts
- You can explore the realities and rewards of owning and managing your own business as an entrepreneur.
- You can choose from three new concentrations: Entrepreneurship International Business, and Sustainability Management
General Business Curriculum
The General Business major provides a curriculum that will give you a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of business. General Business students have more options in class selection than students in the other majors in the School of Business. You will take classes that touch on the basic forms of business.
New 2009! General Business students can now focus their studies through three concentrations: Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Sustainability Management.
Through the Entrepreneurship concentration, students learn how to finance, develop, and run their own business. In courses such as Venture Feasibility they will learn the techniques to transform a business idea into a venture concept. While the "Mind Your Own Business" Practicum provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in running a small business at the College.
The International Business concentration offers insight into the impact of globalization through such courses as Business and the Global Environment and Global Law. The option includes a study abroad component through a short-term international travel practicum.
The emerging field of Sustainability Management is helping people improve the quality of life in their communities. Students choosing this concentration will learn how to help organizations navigate the social, financial, and environmental challenges impacting 21st century businesses.
Faculty
You'll be taught in small classes by experienced professors, not graduate students, who take a personal interest in your progress. Their prime focus is teaching and mentoring you, and our students find their teachers are always easy to approach and available for one-to-one consultation. A diverse group of professionals, our faculty members hold advanced degrees from some of the finest colleges and universities. These individuals bring a combination of business experience and academic training. All bring active regional, national, and international consulting experience to the classroom. All are involved in research, publish in national journals, and present their work at conferences.
Five-year Bachelor/MBA Degree
Today, more than ever, students will need an advanced degree to compete in our highly competitive global economy. The Western New England College Five-year Bachelor/MBA gives students a marked advantage in the job market, while saving on tuition costs.
Internships and Special Opportunities
The General Business major provides you with an amazing range of internship opportunities to match your specific areas of interest. We'll place you in the type of business that suits you and enhances your marketability. Many times these internship experiences become employment opportunities. You'll choose from openings in insurance, manufacturing, financial services, retail, healthcare, communications, and other sectors.
Business students are active in:
- Honors Program
- Study Abroad Program
- Beta Gamma Sigma (Honor society)
- Alpha Lambda Delta (First-year honor society)
- Alpha Kappa Psi (Professional business fraternity)
- Management Association
as well as varsity and intramural sports, special interest groups, and student government.
Career Paths
Fields: Management and administration, budget analysis, loan officer, and insurance
Outlook: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts excellent opportunities in business in the coming years. By 2016, the BLS forecasts 37 percent job growth in the financial analyst field (147,000 positions), 11 percent job growth for loan officers (43,000 positions), and six percent job growth for insurance underwriters (6,600 positions).
Opportunities: Strong background easily applied to any business specialty as well as graduate or law school