General Business, BSB (GENBUS-BSB)

CIP Code: 520101

Program Description

The B.S. in Business degree with a major in General Business incorporates a select set of junior and senior level courses from all major areas in Business that will provide students with an arsenal of knowledge in multiple functional areas of Business.

Program Admissions Requirements

This academic program does not have admission requirements beyond regular admission to Wright State University - Lake Campus. Any student is eligible to declare this academic program.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

Develop the knowledge, skills and practices needed for effective management of successful organizations.
Demonstrate and apply appropriate management science and statistical tools to support the success of an organization.
Apply ethical principles to make socially responsible decisions within an organization.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

Analyze and manage resources as needed for organizational success and sustainability
Analyze, interpret and assess the different dimensions of the global environment in which organizations operate
Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the core functional areas of business
Identify the interactive relationships that exist, both internal and external, to an organization and the interpersonal techniques that promote organizational success
Demonstrate leadership and communication abilities needed to support organizational objectives
Recognize, analyze and assess ethical and social responsibility issues
Identify and illustrate how to manage an ethical and socially responsible organizational culture

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Program Requirements

I. Wright State Core: 36 Credit Hours

As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.

Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.

First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category.

UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100). 
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours

Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.

Required:

EC 1050 - Elementary Mathematical Economic and Business Models and Methods Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
MTH 2280 - Business Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Required:

EC 2040 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 2050 - Personal Financial Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3

Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours

Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory.

Additional Core Courses: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select up to 6 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

EC 2050 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
Additional coursework to reach the minimum of 36 credit hours required

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

· One Global Inquiry (GI) course

· Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

· One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

II. Business Core Requirements: 42 Credit Hours

Courses that may be taken prior to admission to RSCOB:
ACC 2010 - Accounting Principles I Credit Hour(s): 3
ACC 2020 - Accounting Principles II Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 2210 - Financial Management I Credit Hour(s): 3
MS 2040 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3
MS 2050 - Quantitative Business Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
MKT 2500 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
Courses that require admission to RSCOB:
EC 3010 - Economics of Global Money Markets Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 3000 - Business Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
LAW 3000 - Legal Environment of Business Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 3100 - Management and Organizational Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 3110 - Business Ethics and Leadership Development Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 4990 - Strategy: Domestic & International Perspectives Credit Hour(s): 3
MIS 3000 - Fundamentals of Information Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 3070 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3

III. General Business Major Requirements: 24 Credit Hours

ACC 3230 - Management Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
EC 4010 - Managerial Economics and Strategy Credit Hour(s): 3
FIN 3110 - Financial Management II Credit Hour(s): 3
MGT 3210 - Human Resources Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MIS 3250 - Analysis and Design of Information Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
MKT 3100 - Consumer and Organizational Buyer Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
SCM 4600 - Supply and Contract Management Credit Hour(s): 3
General Business Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Select any 3000-4000 level business course not already required.

IV. General Electives: 18 Credit Hours

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours. Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit.

Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.

This GPS is valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and is subject to change. This GPS is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.

General Business, BSB, Lake Campus (GPS)