Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (BS) General Business


Program Description

The Business Administration: General Business program provides flexibility for students who want a Business degree, but prefer to customize their own specialization. Building on the general business core , students may select a series of specialization courses to customize their business education. Business is a chance to pursue your passion, whether it is professional sports, fashion, video games, cooking, or film making. Whatever the industry there is a business side to the equation that keeps it running. Business is great for people who want to:

  • Initiate and implement change
  • Engage communities and help others
  • Solve complex problems
  • Inspire and lead people
  • Create and influence consumers
  • Identify and analyze trends

Likely Career Paths

Business Analyst, Business Strategy, Business Development, Consumer Product Sales, General Marketing Analyst, Project Management

Key Considerations

  • Cost: University-wide costs (Visit CWU Financial Aid for more information)
  • Location: Ellensburg, CWU-Des Moines, CWU-Lynnwood, CWU-Pierce County, Online
    • Students seeking admission to CWU-Des Moines, Lynnwood, or Pierce County: We admit students fall and winter terms for the Business Administration: General Business Cohort. These program locations require students have an Associates of Business- DTA or equivalent educational experience.
  • Primary contact: 509-963-2930 | CBAdvising@cwu.edu | College of Business Advising

Course Planning


1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study

CWU Course # Transfer Course #
ACCT 251 ACCT& 201 and ACCT& 202
ACCT 252 ACCT& 203
ECON 201 ECON& 201
ECON 202 ECON& 202
BUS 241 BUS& 201
BUS 221/MATH 211 MATH& 146
MATH 153 MATH& 141
ECON 130 MATH& 148
Other options may be available, we recommend viewing the Transfer Equivalency Site (TES) for other acceptable equivalences or contacting us.

Advising Notes

  • We recommend students pursue and earn an Associate in Business- DTA/MRP.  However, any WA state DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) degree will satisfy CWU General Education requirements.
  • Students need to earn a 1.7 minimum grade for ACCT&201, 202, 203, ECON& 201, 202, BUS& 201, MATH& 146, MATH& 141, and MATH& 148.
  • Major requirements may change over time; students will be expected to meet the catalog requirements in place at the time they are admitted to the major 
Current Catalog

Other Resources

Admissions: 509-963-1211 | admissions@cwu.edu

Financial Aid: 509-963-1611 | FinancialAid@cwu.edu

Scholarship Information: 509-963-1611 | Scholarships@cwu.edu

Transfer Center: 509-963-1390 | transfer@cwu.edu

Veterans: 509-963-3028 | VA@cwu.edu

International: +1-509-963-3612 | intladm@cwu.edu

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