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Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (BS) General Business
Program Description
The Business Administration: General Business program provides flexibility for students who want a Business degree, but prefer to customize their own specialization. Building on the general business core , students may select a series of specialization courses to customize their business education. Business is a chance to pursue your passion, whether it is professional sports, fashion, video games, cooking, or film making. Whatever the industry there is a business side to the equation that keeps it running. Business is great for people who want to:
- Initiate and implement change
- Engage communities and help others
- Solve complex problems
- Inspire and lead people
- Create and influence consumers
- Identify and analyze trends
Likely Career Paths
Business Analyst, Business Strategy, Business Development, Consumer Product Sales, General Marketing Analyst, Project Management
Key Considerations
- Cost: University-wide costs (Visit CWU Financial Aid for more information)
- Location: Ellensburg, CWU-Des Moines, CWU-Lynnwood, CWU-Pierce County, Online
- Students seeking admission to CWU-Des Moines, Lynnwood, or Pierce County: We admit students fall and winter terms for the Business Administration: General Business Cohort. These program locations require students have an Associates of Business- DTA or equivalent educational experience.
- Primary contact: 509-963-2930 | CBAdvising@cwu.edu | College of Business Advising
Course Planning
1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study
CWU Course # | Transfer Course # |
---|---|
ACCT 251 | ACCT& 201 and ACCT& 202 |
ACCT 252 | ACCT& 203 |
ECON 201 | ECON& 201 |
ECON 202 | ECON& 202 |
BUS 241 | BUS& 201 |
BUS 221/MATH 211 | MATH& 146 |
MATH 153 | MATH& 141 |
ECON 130 | MATH& 148 |
Advising Notes
- We recommend students pursue and earn an Associate in Business- DTA/MRP. However, any WA state DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) degree will satisfy CWU General Education requirements.
- Students need to earn a 1.7 minimum grade for ACCT&201, 202, 203, ECON& 201, 202, BUS& 201, MATH& 146, MATH& 141, and MATH& 148.
- Major requirements may change over time; students will be expected to meet the catalog requirements in place at the time they are admitted to the major
Other Resources
Admissions: 509-963-1211 | admissions@cwu.edu
Financial Aid: 509-963-1611 | FinancialAid@cwu.edu
Scholarship Information: 509-963-1611 | Scholarships@cwu.edu
Transfer Center: 509-963-1390 | transfer@cwu.edu
Veterans: 509-963-3028 | VA@cwu.edu
International: +1-509-963-3612 | intladm@cwu.edu
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