Year 1 Sample Courses
- College Algebra
- Probability and Statistics
- Composition and Literature
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Information Technology
No matter what career path or industry you chose, there is a business component in everything we do.
As a general business degree student, you will spend much of your time applying critical thinking skills in order to analyze and develop solutions for complex problems facing a global business economy, working collaboratively within diverse groups, and analyzing case studies with real-world business connections.
You will learn how to recognize current trends in business; use presentation software programs such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Prezi, Open Office Impress, and Apple KeyNote to develop visually appealing and informative business presentations; and honor God by applying Christian principles to your daily decisions, as well as how to apply this knowledge in your own business.
In the end, you will have strengthened your leadership, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills; learned the latest business theories and how to apply them to real-world business situations; and gained practical experience by completing a student internship in a business-related area.
Entrepreneurship is a dynamic and empowering journey will allow you to bring innovative ideas to life, create value, and make a significant impact.
By embracing the entrepreneurial spirit, you’ll have the opportunity to identify opportunities, take calculated risks, and build successful ventures.
Through creativity, resilience, and strategic thinking, you’ll be able to navigate challenges, inspire teams, and contribute to economic growth and job creation. Embrace the world of entrepreneurship as you turn dreams into reality, forge your own path, and shape the future of business and innovation.
Business Development Manager
Business Owner or Founder
Marketing Manager or Consultant
Operations Manager or Consultant
Product Manager or Development Specialist
Sales Manager or Representative
Students in the business administration degree program will participate in an internship experience similar to the type of career they have chosen for their future. This experience will enable them to apply the knowledge and skills learned in their academic preparation.
You will learn how knowledge and skills are integrated into the professional work environment. You will be able to perform, under supervision, a variety of management duties assigned to you. Lastly, you will also develop confidence and learn new skills through evaluations conducted by your on-site supervisor and the NGU internship supervisor.
Each semester, the Business Administration Department offers students the opportunity to serve as assistants to the faculty members. The benefits to the students include learning how an office functions, interacting with faculty in a non-classroom setting, and seeing more business functions than they do in the classroom.
Examine and understand human behavior that affects motivation and conduct in the business world.
Gain insight into management practices.
Integrate Christian principles in strategy decisions.
You’ll also take Chapel for the first seven semesters, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
North Greenville University (NGU) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.