General Business (BSBA)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 52.0101

The BSBA in General Business provides students with a broad and flexible education in the various aspects of business. It covers topics such as accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and information systems. The program allows students to customize their degree by choosing electives from different business disciplines or other colleges, and prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in the public and private sectors.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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General Business (BSBA)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 52.0101

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringCoordinationWritingComplex Problem SolvingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningTime ManagementSystems EvaluationService OrientationInstructingNegotiationLearning StrategiesMathematicsQuality Control AnalysisPersuasionManagement of Financial Resources

Knowledge

Administration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesEngineering and TechnologyLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityProduction and ProcessingEconomics and AccountingMechanicalAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsBuilding and ConstructionTransportationChemistryBiologyPsychologySales and MarketingCommunications and Media

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation OrderingNear VisionFluency of IdeasOriginalityMathematical ReasoningCategory FlexibilityNumber FacilityVisualizationPerceptual SpeedSelective Attention

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accou
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Write descriptions of the property being appraised.
Determine the appropriate type of valuation to make, such as fair market, replacement, or liquidatio
Document physical characteristics of property such as measurements, quality, and design.
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or pro
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditi
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustment
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Use remote sensing technologies or drones to evaluate site conditions when in-person visits are not feasible.
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance
Identify and apply for project funding.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensu
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations o
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or techni
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usa
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of c
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as a
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Respond to customer inquiries or complaints.
Schedule guest appointments.
Maintain client databases.
Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.
Develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs or services.
Recommend or approve new program or service offerings to promote wellness and fitness, produce reven
Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or sen
Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and tha
Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events,
Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.
Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.

Technology

Document management softwareData base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareHuman resources softwareAccounting softwareFacilities management softwareWord processing softwareDesktop publishing softwareContent workflow softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareIndustrial control softwareDevelopment environment softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareCompliance softwareEnterprise application integration softwareInventory management softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareGeographic information systemOperating system softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareComputer based training softwareFinancial analysis softwareProject management softwareInternet browser softwareData base management system softwarePresentation softwareObject or component oriented development softwareLabel making softwareRoute navigation softwareVideo creation and editing softwareCommunications server software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD video projectorsPersonal computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesNotebook computersPersonal digital assistants PDAScannersTablet computersDigital camerasGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPhotocopying equipmentSubcentimeter global positioning system GPS unitsBarometric pressure sensorsCup anemometers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

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