Program Overview

Introduction to General Business

The General Business program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the various functional areas of business, including finance, accounting, operations, marketing, and business law. This program aims to equip students with foundational skills in data literacy, communication, and ethical reasoning.

Program Overview

The General Business major is supported by faculty in the Carroll School of Management. The program focuses on developing students' understanding of the different aspects of business and preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain an overview of the various functional areas of business
  • Develop skills in data literacy
  • Develop strong communication skills
  • Develop ethical reasoning skills

Post-Graduation Pathways

• Workforce: Graduates are equipped for a wide variety of business-related careers in areas such as human resources, sales, and finance. They are prepared for entry-level positions, including:
  • Functional specialists (e.g., payroll specialist)
  • Customer service representatives
  • Office managers
  • Administrative assistants
• Education: Students are well-prepared to transition into a wide range of bachelor's programs, such as in finance, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, information systems, and others, either at Boston College or at other universities.

General Business Courses

• Excel for Business Analytics (1 credit)
• Principles of Economics (Social Science Core) (3 credits)
• Coding for Business (3 credits)
• Marketing Principles OR Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
• Financial Accounting (3 credits)
• Fundamentals of Finance (3 credits)
• Law I: Introduction to Law and Legal Process (3 credits)
• Statistical Computing: Programming in R (1 credit)