Department of
General Business
Our General Business graduates are able to motivate, lead, and inspire employees toward achieving organizational goals.
General Business Programs
General Business
Learn the basic fundamentals to gain an overall understanding of business and how organizations – large and small – operate, so that you can enter corporate management training programs or apply your skills to a variety of industries.
General Business Minor
Pick up a General Business minor to gain a strong understanding of business and how organizations – large and small – operate, before you enter into your career.
Online General Business
Learn the basic fundamentals to gain an overall understanding of business and how organizations – large and small – operate, so that you can enter corporate management training programs or apply your skills to a variety of industries.
Meet Our Faculty
View DirectoryRelated Minors
In the general business major, you can also add one of the many business minors to further specialize your degrees, as long as no more than six credit hours overlap between the major and minor requirements.
MinorsCareers
With a general business degree, you can take a position in areas such as government, real estate and business services, such as sales, project management, business analysis and management.
CareersDon't take our word for it
Faculty and Student Spotlights
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Isaiah Perry
I love that there is so much opportunity at this school, many different things to do and chances to meet new friends. There are many potential employers as well. Also, teachers here are nice!
Student Ambassador
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Britney Anglin
Anglin is a junior economics major and political science minor from Pittsburgh, PA. She is involved in the WVU CEO Club, Career readiness program, Students of Color in Business, and is a Chambers Ambassador.
Student Ambassador
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Liz Sexton
Hometown: Williamstown, WV
Accounting and Finance
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Ryan Ratcliff
As a native West Virginian I’m proud that this school is here and the talent that it produces. I know this derives from the incredible faculty that is here.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
About Ryan
General Business News and Events
Research and Other Departmental News
BPC Spotlight: Keegan Mueller and Kadee Mueller
Chambers College retention efforts increase undergraduate enrollment as universities face declining applications
Beloved accounting professor Robert Maust passes away Monday
Online graduate programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report
John Chambers returns to his alma mater
WV Business Hall of Fame nominations open until November 30
- Oct2512:00 PM - 1:00 PMCFLE Lunch and Learn
- Oct2610:00 AM - 11:00 AMVantage Ventures Coffee Hour
- Oct2812:30 PM - 1:30 PMCareer Pathways: Technology, Consulting, and Cyber Security
- Oct285:00 PM - 7:00 PMUncovering Company Culture Panel and Networking Event
- Nov15:00 PM - 6:00 PMFinancial Disparities Panel
- Nov311:00 AM - 12:00 PMStrategic Communications for Investment and Sales Seminar - Hosted by Vantage Ventures
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Undergrad Admissions
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