Why Business?
At West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics we're doing things differently. Take the first step today to transform your future. We will help you get to where you want to be in the business world. Join today and be a part of our story.
Interested in business, but not sure what path is right for you?
Our General Business major allows you to choose from many different career paths and customize your curriculum to meet your goals. By majoring in General Business, you will: learn the basic business fundamentals to prepare you for corporate management training, gain an overall understanding of business and how organizations operate, and be prepared to enter corporate management training programs.
First Ascent
Are you ready to find adventure, cultivate meaningful relationships, and prioritize work-life balance while simultaneously advancing your career? The First Ascent community is specifically designed to help you propel your remote or hybrid career in the mountains of West Virginia – in the Morgantown Area, Eastern Panhandle, Greater Elkins, Greenbrier Valley or Huntington. Graduates who accept a full-time, remote, remote- first, or hybrid job offer are eligible to apply for this unique two-year program launching Summer 2023.
Placement Rate
Of our undergraduates get placed within 6 months of graduation.
Based on class of '22 - 80% response/knowledge rate
Of General Business students go into Sales.
- Offered fully online
- Pursue graduate school, such as a master’s degree in Human Resource Management or earn your MBA
- After completing your pre-business curriculum, complete business course electives focusing on three areas from any of our undergraduate programs
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Let's Talk Business: Hospitality Club Adventures
Have you ever gotten to go to an indoor waterpark on an experiential learning trip? What about a “career in sports” night with MLB professionals? How about a resort with a holiday feast and a jazz performance?
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Let's Talk Business: Why the Center for Career Development Should be in Your Resource Toolkit
As a first-generation college student, I came into college not knowing what I wanted to do with my future or how to set myself up for professional success. On my own, this felt like an impossible mountain to climb, but the Center for Career Development made this process much more manageable and rewarding than I could have imagined.
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Let's Talk Business: Five Tips for First-Year Students
It’s hard to believe I’m almost done with my degree at the Chambers College. Throughout my time here, I’ve learned a lot through both through my academics and extracurriculars. As a student leader with the Chambers College I’ve had plenty of experience helping both current and prospective students by sharing advice based on my own personal experience, and I’d love to share some of my best advice with you.
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