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Not every student starts college with a 5-year plan.
Many have an interest in working in business but aren't ready to choose a specialty. With so many areas of interest like marketing, management, entrepreneurship, operations, or human resources, undecided students need the flexibility to explore before narrowing their focus.
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.AD.) in General Business from West Virginia University is designed for students who want to build a strong business foundation while keeping their options open. Rather than preparing you for one specific role, the program gives you the versatile knowledge and skills that employers value across industries.
Build a Business Degree Around Your Goals
Every organization needs professionals who understand how businesses operate. That's why the General Business program provides a broad business education while allowing you to tailor your coursework to your interests.
As your goals become clearer, you can choose electives that align with the areas you want to explore. Whether you're interested in management, marketing, or another area of business, you'll graduate with a well-rounded understanding of how organizations work and succeed.
That flexibility is especially valuable for adult learners. Career goals often evolve as industries change, new opportunities emerge, or professional interests shift. A degree that adapts with you can help prepare you for what's next without locking you into a single path.
Designed for Students Balancing More Than School
The General Business program combines flexibility with the academic quality of the AACSB-accredited WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics, a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.
Many upper-level courses are offered in 8-week formats, making it easier to focus on fewer classes at a time while continuing to make progress toward your degree.
Students also receive support from dedicated online advisors and have access to the Chambers College Career Development Center, where they can explore career options and translate their experiences from the program into actionable outcomes that can get them hired.
The program is built to meet you where you are, whether you're finishing a degree you started years ago, transferring previously earned credits, or preparing for your next career move.
An Added Benefit for Eligible Scouting America Members
Through a partnership between WVU Online and Scouting America, eligible Scouts may qualify for discounted tuition while earning the online General Business B.S.B.AD.
For Scouts balancing careers, family responsibilities, and continued service, the program's flexible online format makes it possible to continue their education without putting life on hold.
Build a Degree That Grows with You
You don't need your entire career mapped out before earning your bachelor's degree. Sometimes the best choice is a program that gives you room to discover new interests while building skills that apply almost anywhere.
If you're looking for a respected business degree that combines a broad foundation, customizable coursework, and the flexibility to fit your life, WVU Online's General Business B.S.B.AD. offers a pathway to wherever your career leads.
If you’re ready to learn more, connect with Amy Roberts-Dixon, a Senior Academic Advisor from the Chambers College, to see how this program can help you get to where you want to be.