About General Business in Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia
Most business majors will choose a traditional field of specialization such as Marketing or Finance. However, others may wish to couple the core concepts of business with specialized skills in fields outside those of the traditional business degree. For these students, the General Business Major is a great fit. A student might, for example, earn a general business degree with a minor in music or biology.
Topics Covered
In the first two years of a four-year business degree, students take a broad range of classes. Upper level courses include advanced business courses that are taken by all business majors and major-specific courses that allow students to specialize in their areas of interest.
- Students are encouraged to obtain internships related to their career plans.
- Students are assigned to advisors who are members of the RCB faculty to help with class scheduling, professional mentoring, and career placement.
Careers
A student with a General Business degree has the foundational skills to enter any number of entry-level management positions requiring a BBA degree or to enter an MBA program. A General Business degree coupled with a minor or a second major in another field prepares a student to serve in an administrative position in any number of for-profit or non-profit ventures.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 79
- PTE:51
Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Residential |
UG Application Portal |
Common Application; Official website |
Annual Endowment |
USD 42.5 million |
Student Retention Rate |
68% |
Work-Study Program |
Yes |
Mode of Programs |
Full time; Part-time; Online |
Campus Housing Capacity |
2,204 |
Acceptance Rate |
65% |
English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
Admission Helpdesk |
800-332-7286 | muleriders@saumag.edu |
Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia Annual Cost to Attend
Fee |
Cost |
Arkansas Resident Tuition |
$6,420 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
Other Fees |
$2,660 |
Room and Board |
$7,188 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,882 |
Total One Year Cost |
$23,750 |
Fee |
Cost |
Out of State Resident Tuition |
$10,920 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
Other Fees |
$2,660 |
Room and Board |
$7,188 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,882 |
Total One Year Cost |
$28,250 |