Business Administration (General Business)

Business Administration (General Business)

Earn Your Degree in Business

A degree in Business Administration (General Business) provides you with functional knowledge and skills in accounting, finance, management, and marketing that may be applied in a variety of organizational settings. Please note that General Business majors may not declare a business minor. 

Students are encouraged to consider studying abroad! In fact, many business students are awarded study abroad scholarships to assist with the expense of attending study abroad programs. Southern Miss Business faculty lead three programs: British Studies, Asian Studies, and Italian Studies.

The College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). 

Students earing a Business Administration (general business) degree will develop a flexible program of study in the business disciplines tied to career interests and objectives.

All students will acquire:

• Knowledge of current business practices and theory in accounting, finance, management, and marketing
• The ability to think critically
• Effective communication skill
• Competency in current technology
• Competency in ethical decision-making

Strong Freshman applicants will present a 2.5 minimum GPA in core academic subjects. It is understood that most foreign education systems do not follow the same core curriculum as taught in U.S. high schools. Therefore, each applicant will be evaluated on criteria particular to the educational system of the country in which they completed their studies. However, it is expected that a college preparatory curriculum include courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Science.