General Business

What we offer

At UNT’s G. Brint Ryan College of Business, you will be provided with the background needed to make confident, successful decisions in today’s competitive marketplace. You will gain a general understanding of the foundations of accounting, business information systems, finance, management and marketing through a comprehensive curriculum.

Our faculty members are outstanding teachers and renowned researchers who are recognized as leaders in their fields. They are constantly conducting research to remain current on industry trends, and their scholarly works have been published in a number of respected journals. Faculty members are also experienced practitioners and consultants for various businesses and organizations.

UNT’s G. Brint Ryan College of Business, one of the nation’s largest business colleges, is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (777 South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750; Tampa, Fla. 33602; telephone 813-769-6500). This means the college meets or exceeds high academic standards for excellence in education.

Our Business Leadership Building reflects our commitment to preparing future business leaders. The building — which has Gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for sustainability — contains team study rooms, a trading center, a dedicated internship and career resource center, a state-of-the-art computer lab and a café. This building distinguishes us as a leader in business education.

What to expect

The exciting new Bachelor of Science degree in General Business will prepare you to work in a variety of roles including:

• Human resources
• Management
• Marketing
• Operations

With course options in economics, data analytics, finance and professional development, you will receive all the tools you need to successfully navigate your future.

In addition to gaining the general business knowledge you need from the classroom, you will also be directed to take an internship as part of your degree plan. Internships provide realworld experiences to help make valuable industry connections for life after college.

Since the internship is for-credit, you will have some required assignments as part of your internship, including:

• Creating learning objectives
• Completing an evaluation at the end of the semester
• Reporting time (at least once a semester)
• Writing a paper at the end of the semester (some faculty may also require students to report back more often)

The Internship and Career Resource Center at the college will serve as a valuable tool to use during the internship process. The Center partners with hundreds of prospective employers, some of which include:

For an official degree plan and list of approved courses, please contact an advisor.

Financial assistance

Several scholarships also are available to help you pursue your degree. More information about scholarships is available at cob.unt.edu/scholarships.