General Management

Program Statement

Students enrolled in this program receive training in various organizational functions, critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to compete in today’s global business environment. All the Business Administration Career programs share common courses, so students can switch easily between concentrations.

Program Information

• This program requires 61-62 credits to graduate.
• Students who have taken courses at other institutions may receive transfer credit. All transfer credit requests for business related courses (ACC, BNK, BUS, LSM, MAN, MAR and RMN) must be approved by the Business Administration Department Chair.
• The faculty have years of practical experience in national and global business which makes your education relevant to the workplace.
• This concentration assists students to prepare for a variety of careers.
• Students should take the preparatory and developmental courses (CSS 101, CIS 111 and ENG 101) first. Do not take ACC 101 in the first semester of your program so that you can prepare for success first.

After Bristol

• Graduates work as quality control specialists, shift supervisors, and assistant managers of retail stores.
• This program is designed for students who expect to work in the profession immediately after graduation. Students are ready to launch their career in business management and other enterprises. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. Apply business knowledge and skills needed to make basic business decisions
2. Apply critical thinking skills to business decisions
3. Explain the ethical, legal, and social responsibilities of individuals and organizations.
4. Apply quantitative analysis and interpretation to business problems.
5. Apply effective business communication techniques to business situations.