General Management
Program Statement
Students enrolled in the Business Administration career 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 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:
- Apply business knowledge and skills needed to make basic business decisions
- Apply critical thinking skills to business decisions
- Explain the ethical, legal, and social responsibilities of individuals and organizations.
- Apply quantitative analysis and interpretation to business problems.
- Apply effective business communication techniques to business situations.
Degree Requirements
General Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
CSS 101: College Success Seminar / Business and Experiential Education FYE
+
0
-
1
Sub-Total Credits
21-22
Elective Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Scientific Reasoning and Discovery Elective - Lab
+
4
Sub-Total Credits
4
Program Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
24
Concentration Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
Program Electives
Course #
Title
Credits
Business or Management Program Elective
+
3
ENG 102, Business or Management Program Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
6
Total credits:
61-62
Course Sequencing
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 1
Item #
Title
Credits
CSS 101: College Success Seminar / Business and Experiential Education FYE
+
0
-
1
Sub-Total Credits
13-14
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 2
Item #
Title
Credits
Business or Management Program Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 3
Item #
Title
Credits
Scientific Reasoning and Discovery Elective - Lab
+
4
Sub-Total Credits
17
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 4
Item #
Title
Credits
ENG 102, Business or Management Program Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15