Business Explorations Undeclared Major
Degree: B.S.
Location(s): Rhode Island
Length: First-Year Only
Credits: 30
Spend Your First Year Figuring Out Your Future
Undecided? Sometimes, you know your passion but are still determining which academic major will provide the best opportunities to fulfill it. Our Undeclared: Business Explorations option has you covered.
We’ll help you craft your pathway and build a tailored academic and work experience roadmap to help you achieve your professional goals.
You will start with a core business and general studies program that will develop your critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. Simultaneously, you will gain insight into the industry major that best fits your interests. Work with dedicated faculty mentors and academic and career advisors to hone your interests.
At the end of your first year, choose a major from our business and hospitality programs.
Curriculum
Credits Major Courses | ||
| ACCT1210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| or MGMT2030 | Operations and Supply Chain Management I | |
| BUSN1001 | Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 3 |
| MGMT2001 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MRKT1001 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Measuring | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Algebra (or higher, based on student’s placement) | ||
| Exploring | 3 | |
One course with the Exploring attribute (EEPL) | ||
| Total Credits | 30.0 | |
Study Business Explorations in Rhode Island
Faculty Contact
Debbie Howarth, Ed.D.
Professor and Chair of Business Programs
College of Hospitality & Business
401-598-1484
debbie.howarth@jwu.edu