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USA, Massachusetts
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1919
Total Students: 3,637 +
Int. Students: 182 +
Main Campus Address
1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01119, United States
Versatility is the key to the advantages of the General Business major. If you are seeking flexibility and the capability to pursue many options in business, the General Business major is an ideal choice. Businesses and other organizations are continually seeking broadly-educated graduates who are well versed in all aspects of business functions that they can train to their business culture. In this program, you will gain that foundation to take your business career in any direction you choose to go. You can enhance your studies with a minor from the College of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences in topics ranging from Entrepreneurship to Communication.
Why Choose General Business?
From aerospace to healthcare, multimedia companies to universities like Western New England, every organization runs on a business model. As a General Business major, you have the freedom to explore all facets of business and gain insight into how accounting, marketing, or shipping must work together to help organizations serve their customers and be successful. You’ll also have the opportunity to fast-track your education through the Five-year Bachelor/MBA or MS in Organizational Leadership program while saving time and tuition.
What Will You Study?
The General Business major provides a curriculum that will give you a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of business. General Business students have more options in class selection than students in the other majors in the College of Business. You will take classes that touch on the basic forms of business from accounting to marketing, and statistics to human resources, that will prepare you for entry-level positions but also give you a global understanding of all business functions as you progress into positions of leadership.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
42 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2024 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Closed | |
may 2025 | Not Available | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
This strong business background can easily be applied to any business specialty, as well as graduate school or law school. Our graduates are prepared to work in management and administration, budget analysis, insurance, banking, and marketing in an unlimited scope of businesses. You'll find our alumni working at companies such as UTC; MGM Springfield; Barton Associates, Inc.; SS&C; Holyoke Gas and Electric; Labrie, Pouliot, LaRocque & Guiel; and many others..
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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