General Business Degree

Professionals in every field of business find their careers enhanced through possession of a bachelor of science in business. The degree provides the ability to advance your career with the flexibility to work in virtually any business setting. Today’s business environment demands the broad mix of skills provided by the innovative courses taught at Independence University.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business program will demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of functional business concepts and skills acquired through courses in management, accounting, marketing, communication, economics, business law, information technology, and human resources

• General knowledge of science, social science and language arts expected of graduates of a bachelor of science program

• Active commitment to participating as leaders in business and industry.

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that professional and related occupations will grow the fastest and add more new jobs than any other major occupational group through the year 2014. A 21.2-percent increase in the number of professional and related jobs is projected. Jobs will be found throughout private industry and government. Among the 20 fastest growing occupations, a bachelor’s degree is a significant source of education and training for over half. For example, employment services ranks among the fastest growing industries in the nation and is expected to be one that provides the most new jobs. In this industry, a bachelor’s degree is generally required for entry. Median salaries ranged from $31,800 to $55,500 in May 2004, depending upon the sector of employment.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos021.htm  (visited January 30, 2006 ).

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