General Business Bachelors Degree

GENERAL BUSINESS

Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Programs

You know you want a career in business, but with so many options and areas of specialty, you just haven’t narrowed down a career path. Rest assured, this uncertainty is perfectly normal.

The general Bachelor of Business Administration degree at 91抖阴 allows you to explore all aspects of the business world as you design a course schedule based on your interests.

Sometimes general business students discover their passion and declare a specific major. Others take advantage of graduating with a breadth of knowledge and skills — and a respected business administration degree from 91抖阴.

In addition to our on-campus program, we offer the same high-quality curriculum and instruction in an online format.

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An in-demand business education

Employers love our career-ready graduates. In fact, 100% of our recent general business majors are employed or in graduate school.

Why study Business at 91抖阴?

Learn at Wisconsin鈥檚 largest business school

91抖阴 is among only 5% of the world’s business schools to hold Association to Advance Collegiate Business Schools (AACSB) accreditation. Only four in Wisconsin meet these rigorous standards for business and accounting. This matters, because at the 91抖阴 College of Business and Economics, we focus on developing professionals who think globally, behave ethically, and lead innovation strategically.

Learning communities

Level up your experience at 91抖阴 by joining a learning community with other business majors. Live together, take courses together, and have a faculty or staff member from your area of interest lead you through your first year.

Best value for the money

We’re ranked #1 for value among all schools in the Universities of Wisconsin.

A nurturing home for future business leaders

Noted for its architecture and sustainability, the award-winning TImothy J. Hyland Hall represents a college moving forward in the world, with students learning new skills that will launch them into careers of corporate leadership. The building’s open design and top technology offer a professional feel in an academic setting.

Passionate network of alumni

When you become a Warhawk, you join a flock of 40,000+ successful business majors. With more than 110 years of experience in business education, 91抖阴 has a longstanding and exceptional reputation.

What our Business students do

Explore many aspects of business by personalizing your class schedule

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Gain real-world experience through internships

Participate in business-related clubs and organizations

Cross-cultural experiences

As a general business administration major at 91抖阴, you can explore various career pathways and business environments as you participate in real-world learning experiences like:

Internships

Internships are not only a fantastic way to gain experience in a professional business setting, but they also give you a chance to explore career opportunities.

Study abroad

91抖阴 offers more than 50 destinations and hundreds of study abroad programs. Business-specific options include a summer at the London School of Economics; a semester at the International School of Business in Dublin, Ireland; or an exchange program with international business programs in France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and others.

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Campus and community involvement

You’ll find dozens of award-winning student clubs and organizations related to business in our department and across campus. Here are just a few examples:

American Marketing Association
The Association for Operations Management
CEO: College Entrepreneurs’ Organization
Collegiate DECA
Economics Society
Enactus
International Business Club
ISACA — Information systems/cybersecurity student group
Society for Human Resource Management

Campus resources and centers

The College of Business and Economics houses several knowledge centers, including the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center (WISC), which offers students the chance to solve real-world problems for clients through business research and analysis.

An exterior photo of the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center across from a small body of water.

The 91抖阴 Foundation awards more than $2.5 million in scholarships each year. More than 200 scholarships are exclusive to College of Business and Economics students.

What our graduates do

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Human Resources

Sales and Marketing

Technology and Project Management

Hired Before Graduation

Dominic Tenca, from Lombard, Illinois, earned a BBA in general business and was hired as a sales associate with Fastenal in Lombard, Illinois.

Hired Before Graduation

Ben Hafeman, from West Bend, Wisconsin, earned a BBA in general business and was hired as a loan processor with Time Investment Company in West Bend, Wisconsin.

What can you do with a Business degree?

In such a broad field, jobs for business administration graduates are wide ranging. You’ll be ready for entry-level and junior roles — with plenty of growth potential — in industries of all kinds:

Customer Service
Human Resources
Logistics
Manufacturing
Marketing
Project Management
Retail
Sales
Transportation

And for companies and organizations like:

American Family
GE Healthcare
Milwaukee Tool
Pfizer
Siemens Healthineers
West Bend Mutual Insurance

We see our Warhawks advance in their business administration careers as they gain experience, complete certifications or even earn advanced degrees.

What our grads say

“All the instructors at 91抖阴 were phenomenal. They really kept me in the program, even when things got tough or when the material got more complex.”
- Ginny (Ebker) Vrubley

Contact us

Want to learn more about earning a general business degree at 91抖阴?

262-472-4900 | undergradbus@uww.edu

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Our Faculty

With the ability to customize the general business program to meet your personal interests and professional goals, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from diverse, talented and student-focused faculty members from across the College of Business and Economics.

This team includes renowned scholars, respected business leaders and innovative entrepreneurs.

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Program and degree requirements

91抖阴 offers the following undergraduate general business administration degree options:

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Minors:

In addition to 91抖阴’s general education requirements, as a general business major, you can customize your path by selecting from dozens of foundational and elective courses from five designated topic areas. Class options include:

Traditional Project Management
Human Resource Management
Corporate and Administrative Law
Money and Banking
Public Finance
Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Principles of Selling
Leadership in Management

To complete the Safety Risk and Management, additional requirements include:

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
Ergonomics

Apply

To apply, you’ll complete the 91抖阴 standard application for admission and indicate your interest in a general business major.

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