Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business (BBA-GB)

This is Not Business as Usual

The BBA-General Business at Walsh bridges real world understanding with a nationally ranked business curriculum. You’ll gain the knowledge and the tools you need to elevate your career. That’s why you’ll find Walsh graduates in nearly every Fortune 500 company in Michigan.

Why Walsh?

Degree with Prestige

Walsh alumni can be found in nearly every Michigan-based Fortune 500 company and in a variety of industries around the world.

Faculty with Real-world experience

90% of Walsh faculty hold full-time positions in business while teaching in their area of expertise.

Flexibility

Schedule courses around your busy life. You can take courses 100% online or attend class at any of our Walsh locations.

Jumpstart your Master of Business Administration

Take up to two courses at the graduate level to count toward your master’s degree at Walsh. Walsh offers 13 graduate degree programs in business.

Minors

A student may choose a minor while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Walsh. Minors are available in accounting, finance, human resources, information technology, management and marketing. A minor is comprised of 12 semester credit hours. For a listing of the courses required, please meet with an academic advisor.

View the BBA-GB Course Listing

Earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in General Business from Walsh requires a minimum of 127 semester credit hours. This includes the transfer of up to 82 semester credit hours and a minimum of 45 semester credit hours (15 courses) taken while in residence at Walsh. Students must complete all courses in the professional and program core.

Professional Core
ACC 300^	Financial Accounting
ACC 310^	Managerial Accounting
BL 420	The Legal and Tax Environment of Business
COM 210^	Principles of Business Communication
COM 300*	Communication Essentials
COM 320	Business Communication Methods
COM 340	Professional Communication
ECN 201+	Principles of Economics I
ECN 202+	Principles of Economics II
FIN 310/515	Financial Markets
FIN 315	Financial Management
IT 305^	Business Computing Tools
IT 335/IT 520	Business Driven Technology
MGT 201^	Principles of Management
MGT 303^	Behavioral Management
MGT 461	Business Strategy and Policy (Capstone)
MKT 202^	Principles of Marketing
QM 202^	Statistics Methods for Business
QM 301	Statistical Inference for Management Decisions
Elective	Any 400-level course at Walsh not already required
Required General Business Elective Options
Students must complete a minimum of nine semester credit hours (equivalent to three courses) of 300 or 400-level allowable elective courses (except ACC 300, BL 301, and BL 302).
*COM 300 is required for all students that obtain a score of 1-3 on the Walsh Communication Placement Exam. The Communication Placement Exam must be completed within the student’s first semester of enrollment at Walsh. + ECN 201 and ECN 202 must be taken at the transfer institution prior to attendance or through concurrent enrollment. The ^ courses are typically transferred from a community college or another accredited educational institution. Additional transfer equivalencies may be established, depending on the course(s) taken and the transfer institution.

View Admission Requirements

Walsh BBA-GB admission requirements:

Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 (on a 4.000 scale); all previous college/university-level coursework will be computed.
Complete with a grade of “C” (or 2.000) or higher at least 60 semester credit hours (or 90 quarter hours) of coursework at the 100/1000 level or higher. At least 30 semester credit hours (or 45 quarter hours) of your 60 credits must be in liberal arts coursework.*
One English composition or written communication course.
One course (or equivalent placement test result) in intermediate algebra or a higher math course.

*All transfer credits must be from an institution regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Learning Outcomes

The BBA-General Business at Walsh will equip you with the practical knowledge and tools you need for business leadership. With the BBA-General Business you will be prepared to:

Establish effective workplace dynamics.
Communicate professionally across many business platforms.
Strategize with information technology for new business ideas.
Analyze financial markets for advantageous business plans.

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Ready to redefine your future? Apply online or speak with an advisor today by calling 248-823-1600. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Employment Opportunities

Walsh has alumni in nearly every Michigan-based Fortune 500 company and around the world in global markets. With the Walsh BBA-General Business, you’ll be ready to enter the workforce with the confidence you need for business leadership in whatever direction you choose. And with lifelong career services from Walsh, you’ll get guidance and clarity for your next career success.

Join the Walsh family

Your network is a must-have in the business world. Walsh provides you opportunities to connect with students, faculty, staff, and business experts through a mix of networking events, mentoring programs, and workshops. Advance your knowledge and develop your interpersonal skills as you begin building your network at Walsh.

YOUR FUTURE STARTS TODAY.

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