Program Coordinator
Professor James Lashley
Email: chang1919@msn.com
Phone: 301-860-3640

Program Overview

The program is designed for those students who want to become generalists in business operations. Business persons frequently wear many hats. This sequence is designed for broad generalists and for transfer students with specialized backgrounds in business or related fields.

Degree preparation includes guest speakers, case studies, and written feasibility analysis of student-selected ventures. Students may tailor their programs of study by choosing a range of electives throughout the department.

Program Objective

The general business sequence is within the business administration area. It is designed to provide the student with a broad general overview of the basic functions in the business sector. Upon completion of this program, the student should be equipped with the basic knowledge and skills to begin in an entry level administrative position in the business or not-for-profit sector.

Departmental Requirements

BUAD 100Business Math
MGMT 101Introduction to Business
ACCT 201Accounting I
ACCT 202Accounting II
FINA 320Principles of Finance
MKTG 331Principles of Marketing
MGMT 241Principles of Management
MGMT 344Organizational Behavior
BUAD 350Business Law I
BUAD 351Business Law II
MGMT 449Business Strategy & Policy
ECON 331Money & Banking I
ECON 351Business & Economics Statistics I
ECON 483Quantitative Methods for Decision Making
ECONUpper Level Elective (300-400)
MGMT 480Production & Operations Management
BUADAny 300 or 400 level BUAD or economics courses
General Elective

Students should consult with their advisor to prepare and review their program of study.

Note: Calculus and computer skills courses may be used as School of Business electives.