General Business Specialization

Why This Specialization is For You

Flexbility and Business Converge Here.

Just think: You may have more than five careers in your lifetime. It’s no longer enough to become competent in just one area of business. Successful business leaders must understand the varied factors that act upon, and within, any organization. The undergraduate business administration general business specialization allows you to customize your studies and prepares you for work in the public, private or nonprofit sectors.

Program Type

Bachelor of Science

B.S.

School

Merrick School of Business

Locations/Format

UBalt Campus

• Courses are offered on campus and online.

• The Online Completer's option is available.

Cost

Undergraduate
Tuition & Fees

Requirements

All Degree Requirements

120-credits to earn a degree:

38 General Education credits
27 Lower-Division Business credits
31 Upper-Division Business Core credits
15 Required and Elective Specialization credits
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General Business Specialization

B.S. in Business Administration

Your career will benefit from gaining a broad knowledge of each of the business and management disciplines. Discover how our General Business specialization can prepare you for public, private or nonprofit work ou’ll have a deep understanding of all of the core elements of business.

Completer's Option

Complete Your Business Administration Program Requirements Entirely Online

We offer you the flexibility to customize your B.S. in Business Administration coursework and never step foot on campus. The General Business specialization can help you meet your goals. It’s designed specifically for those who lead busy lives or live and work far from the Baltimore campus. Don’t worry: If you change your mind and want to take a class on campus, you have the flexibility to do so.

A BUSINESS DEGREE PREPARES YOU FOR THE REAL-WORLD.

This degree's adaptability opens many opportunities across corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies. You can explore roles in general management, hospitality management, international business, nonprofit management, project management and more.

What Our Graduates Do

A specialization in general business equips you with diverse careers across industries. Professionals like account managers, business analysts, and operations managers enjoy the versatility to transition across sectors effortlessly. Here are some of the rewarding roles available with this dynamic specialization:

Common Roles

account manager/account executive
administrative services managers
business development manager
cost estimator
customer relationship manager
industrial production manager
logistics manager
management analyst
quality manager
social and community service manager

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A Message from Dean Raju Balakrishnan

A degree from the Merrick School of Business is more than just a qualification; it's a passport to a world of opportunity.

Raju Balakrishnan, Ph.D. Dean, Merrick School of Business

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We believe that ambition, hard work and resilience are the truest indicators of success.

The University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business helps you achieve your career goals. We value your real-world experience and believe it brings a valuable perspective to the classroom. Whether you’re looking to launch your career, seek a promotion or even a career change, our programs provide the support and network you need to succeed. You'll be taught by professors who aim to equip you with the skills needed in a dynamic business environment and you’ll learn alongside a diverse group of classmates, gaining from their perspectives while enriching theirs with yours.

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The Merrick School of Business holds AACSB International accreditation. This is the world's leading standard-setting body for business education, and accredits only 6 percent of the world's top business schools, recognizing them as trailblazers in teaching, research, and societal impact.

We started in 1925 in Baltimore with a simple mission—to offer access to life-changing educational opportunities tailored to working adults. In the evening hours, long after traditional schools closed, students came to our urban campus to achieve their goals, one class at a time. Those classes—and how they are offered—have evolved, but our mission holds true. Learn more about the University of Baltimore story.

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