About General Business, B.s in San Diego State University
The General Business major provides an overview and fundamental working knowledge of the varied aspects of business.
Students receive a broad and generalized understanding of the function of business and how the various sub-disciplines of business interact to contribute to the success of an organization. Students select courses across all business sub-disciplines, obtaining an understanding of the field of business. Courses are selected within a particular sub-discipline to develop specialized knowledge of a particular area of business. Positions available to graduates with a General Business major are those that require a broad, overarching understanding of the business function, rather than a specialized knowledge within a particular business sub-discipline. Examples are in retailing, sales, and other service industries.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
Overall band score of the academic test of at least 6.5.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Score of at least 58.
San Diego State University Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition-$5,742
| Item |
On-campus Costs (USD) |
Off-campus Costs (USD) |
| Basic Tuition and fees |
8,174 |
8,174 |
| Nonresident tuition |
11,880 |
11,880 |
| Health insurance |
1,703 |
1,703 |
| Books, Supplies |
1,146 |
1,146 |
| Food,Housing |
19,714 |
16,144 |
| Transportation |
1,170 |
1,176 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,906 |
2,662 |
| Total |
45,693 |
42,885 |
Graduate cost of attendance at San Diego State University is tabulated below:
| Item |
On-campus Costs (USD) |
Off-campus Costs (USD) |
| Basic tuition and fees |
9,608 |
9,608 |
| Health insurance |
1,703 |
1,703 |
| Books and supplies |
1,146 |
1,146 |
| Food and housing |
19,714 |
16,144 |
| Transportation |
1,170 |
1,176 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,906 |
2,662 |
| Total |
34,621 |
31,393 |
Out of State Resident Tuition- $17,622
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,969 |
| Other Fees |
$1,768 |
| Room and Board |
$17,752 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,291 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$42,402 |
