The Bachelor of Arts in General Business combines the SNL adult-learning focus in liberal and lifelong learning with the core requirements of the College of Commerce undergraduate program. The degree is designed to offer students the flexibility and practicality of prior learning and relevant experience, with the benefits of SNL’s competence-based curriculum.

Degree requirements can be met by documenting experience and ongoing work, as well through transfer, Commerce and SNL courses.

Students work with a committee of an SNL faculty member and an expert in their business interests who help develop a plan to meet their goals, and assess prior learning.

The degree is earned after satisfying 50 requirements, written as statements describing competence. Certain competences are met by specific courses or projects, while others can be satisfied by relevant transfer courses or experience.

SNL courses are in the Chicago Loop, Naperville, Oak Forest and near O'Hare areas, as well as Online. Commerce courses are at the Loop campus.

DePaul offers two business degrees. For students preparing to begin careers, the traditional Bachelor of Science in Commerce offers broad-based study in business fundamentals and a chance to major in a business area through considerable quantitative study. For adults already in careers, the Bachelor of Arts in General Business joint degree provides broad-based study in core subjects, followed by individualized study based on work experience and strategic needs. It allows students to accelerate, re-direct or change careers as well as prepare for graduate school.

Program Requirements: There are three areas:

1. The Lifelong Learning Area consists of 12 competences satisfied by 9 required SNL courses, approved transfer courses or proficiency exams.

2. The Liberal Learning Area consists of 26 competences in 4 categories. Competences can be satisfied by SNL and Commerce courses, relevant transfer courses of C- or better, and documented college-level learning from experience.

3. Focus Area consists of 12 competences satisfied through 9 Commerce courses as well as 1 course and Advanced Project from SNL.

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