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Dec 23, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)
General Business, B.S. in Bus. Ad.
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The General Business major expands on the strong business foundation developed in the pre-business and upper-division business coursework. The purpose of the major is to provide an option for students who are limited by work or other obligations in scheduling coursework by allowing students to complete major-related coursework during more flexibly-scheduled evening classes.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate mastery of fundamental business knowledge and practices.
- possess analytical and critical thinking skills.
- effectively communicate within a business environment.
- utilize information technology to support business analysis and operations.
- recognize, evaluate, and resolve ethical issues, both personally and organizationally.
- develop a global business perspective and the knowledge and skills to conduct business internationally.
Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno
Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.
If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.
Admission Requirements
All students who are interested in graduating with a B.S. in Business degree in General Business start by being declared as “pre-majors.” Pre-majors must complete Core Writing, Core Mathematics, the Pre-Business Core, and a total of 60 units before meeting with an advisor to declare the General Business major. Students must declare their major before they may take any courses in the Upper-Division Business Core.
Graduation Requirements
- Total Units | 120
- Cumulative GPA | 2.0
- University GPA | 2.0
- Major GPA | 2.0
- Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
- Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
- Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units
- Business Course Time Limit | Coursework used to complete College of Business and Major requirements must have been completed within the 10 years prior to the year of graduation.
I. Core General Education Requirements (24-30 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (3-6 units) - CO2
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (6 units minimum) - CO4, CO4L
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO4/CO4L courses .
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .
F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
II. Additional Core Requirements (0 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society - CO9
B. Diversity & Equity - CO10
The following courses count in the Additional College Requirement:
C. Global Context - CO11
The following courses count in the Additional College Requirement:
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis - CO13
III. Additional College Requirements (57 units)
A. Pre-Business Core (21 units)
B. Nonbusiness Course Requirements (12 units)
Select two social sciences courses (6 units)
Select one communication studies course (3 units)
Select one writing course (3 units)
C. Upper-Division Business Core (24 units)
Economics course (3 units)
International Business course (3 units)
Select one course from the following:
IV. Major Requirements (24 units)
Courses used to satisfy College of Business Upper-Division requirements (III. C.) above cannot be reused in the major.
Students must complete at least one 300/400 level course from each area listed except Information Systems (IV.C.).
A. Economics (3 units)
- ECON 300-499 (3 units)
- Select from the options below.
- Cannot double-dip Econ Course from C011 requirement.
B. Finance (3 units)
- FIN 300-499 (3 units)
- Select from the options below.
- Cannot double-dip Fin 308 from C011 requirement.
C. Information Systems (3 units)
Complete one of the following recommended courses or any IS 300-499.
D. Marketing (3 units)
- MKT 300-499 (3 units)
- Select from the options below.
- Cannot double-dip MKT 456 from C011 requirement.
F. Additional Upper Division Business (12 units)
NOTE: Students may complete upper-division Management coursework to complete this section but are not required to complete a course from the Management area.
V. Minor Requirements (0 units)
VI. Electives (9-15 units)
Additional electives as necessary to reach 120 overall credits.
VII. Recommended Schedule
Spring Semester (15 units)
Fall Semester (15-16 units)
Spring Semester (15-16 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (13-15 units)
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