Program: Cross-Cultural Business Management, B.S.B. (120 hrs) - William Carey University

Apr 10, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

University and General Education Curriculum (38-40 hrs)

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the University and General Education Curriculum (UEC/GEC). Depending upon the degree program chosen, some GEC categories have specific course requirements. Refer to the comments in each category and always consult your degree plan and advisor when selecting courses.

UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs)

REL 1010 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hrs
REL 1020 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 hrs

GEC 01 Written Communication (6 hrs)

ENG 1010 - Composition 3 hrs
ENG 1020 - Research and Composition 3 hrs

GEC 02 Humanities and Fine Arts (12 hrs)

2.1 Literature (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, or any teacher education degree (except Music Education) must complete a minimum of 6 hrs of literature. ENG 1010 and ENG 1020 must be completed prior to enrolling in ENG 2110 or ENG 2120.

ENG 2110 - World Literature I 3 hrs
ENG 2120 - World Literature II 3 hrs

2.2 History (6 hrs)

Select 1 option. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts must take HIS 1010 and HIS 1020.

HIS 1010 - World History to 1500 3 hrs
HIS 1020 - World History Since 1500 3 hrs
Or
HIS 2010 - United States to 1865 3 hrs
HIS 2020 - United States since 1865 3 hrs

2.3 Fine Arts (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students majoring in one of the fine arts must select a course from one of the other two areas of study.

GEC 03 Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a degree in teacher education must complete PSY 2010.

ECO 2010 - Principles of Economics I: Macroeconomics 3 hrs
ECO 2020 - Principles of Economics II: Microeconomics 3 hrs
PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs
PHI 2500 - Logic 3 hrs
PSC 2010 - American Federal Government 3 hrs
PSC 2020 - State and Local Government 3 hrs
PSY 2010 - General Psychology 3 hrs
REL 2730 - Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hrs
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hrs
SOC 1110 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 hrs

GEC 04 Natural and Physical Sciences (3-4 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science or any teacher education degree must complete at least one lab-science course (4 hrs).

BIO 1010 - General Biology 4 hrs
BIO 1110 - Principles of Biological Science 4 hrs
BIO 1140 - Zoology 4 hrs
BIO 1500 - Foundations of Biology 4 hrs
BIO 2180 - Vertebrate Biology 4 hrs
BIO 2200 - Conservation Biology 4 hrs
BIO 2340 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 hrs
BIO 2440 - Human Anatomy I 4 hrs
BIO 2500 - Botany 4 hrs
BIO 2600 - General Microbiology 4 hrs
CHE 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry 4 hrs
CHE 1110 - General Chemistry I 4 hrs
PHS 1510 - Physical Science 3 hrs
PHS 2010 - Earth & Space Science 3 hrs

GEC 05 Mathematics (3 hrs)

Select 1 course.

UEC 02 Oral Communication (3 hrs)

Select 1 course.

COM 1010 - Public Speaking 3 hrs
COM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
COM 2300 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 hrs

UEC 03 Health and Physical Fitness (1-3 hrs)

Select from the following options.

Activity courses (1-2 hours) Military science, varsity sports, marching band, and cheerleading may be used to satisfy this requirement.

*BSN - 1 hour; all other degrees, 2 hours;

HEA 3000 Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle 3 hrs

UEC 04 Writing Intensive Requirement

Select one. Students should consult their advisor before choosing the appropriate choice for their degree plan.

ART 4610 - Senior Seminar 3 hrs
BIO 4700 - Cell Physiology 3 hrs
BUS 3130 - Business Communication 3 hrs
CHE 3110 - Physical Chemistry I 4 hrs
CHE 4800 - Chemistry Seminar I 1 hr
CHE 4810 - Chemistry Seminar II 1 hr
COM 2060 - Writing for the Media 3 hrs
COM 3140 - Feature Writing 3 hrs
COM 3250 - Public Relations Writing 3 hrs
COM 3610 - Communication Research 3 hrs
COM 4830 - Seminar in Mass Communication 3 hrs
CRJ 3100 - Foundations and Theories of Criminal Justice 3 hrs
EDU 3000 - Introduction and Foundations of Education 2 hrs
EDU 4360 - Classroom Management 3 hrs
ENG 4090 - Pedagogical Grammar 3 hrs
ENG 4170 - Methods of Teaching English 3 hrs
ENG 4980 - Senior Seminar 3 hrs
FSC 3100 - Crime Scene Investigation 3 hrs
GER 4700 - Therapeutic Interventions 3 hrs
HAE 3100 - Introduction to Leadership and Management 3 hrs
HEA 3230 - Consumer Health 3 hrs
HIM 3160 - Analysis of Healthcare Data 4 hrs
HIS 4400 - Senior Seminar 3 hrs
HIS 4800 - Field Experience 3 hrs
MAT 3450 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School 3 hrs
MAT 4710 - History & Philosophy of Mathematics 3 hrs
MTH 4030 - Psychology of Music 3 hrs
MTH 4100 - Music Therapy Research 3 hrs
MUE 4360 - Classroom Management 3 hrs
MUT 3550 - Form and Analysis 3 hrs
NUR 3090 - Introduction to Professional Writing and Informatics in Nursing 2 hrs
NUR 3130 - Consumers of Evidence-Based Practice 2 hrs
NRN 3470 - Introduction to Professional Writing & Informatics for RNs 2 hrs
NRN 4600 - Evidence-Based Practice for RNs 2 hrs
PSY 4100 - Abnormal Psychology 3 hrs
REL 4800 - Service Practicum 3 hrs
SPA 4300 - Special Topics in Spanish Language & Culture Studies 3 hrs
SUP 3000 - Adult Development and Career Assessment 4 hrs
THE 4360 - Play Directing II 3 hrs

UEC 05 Senior Capstone Requirement (See Degree Plan)

Refer to University and General Education Curriculum for details about the senior capstone (SC) requirement.

Program Curriculum

DEG 01 Major Area of Study (78-81 hrs)

*Courses satisfy GEC 03 and program requirements, but credit is counted only once toward total hours to degree. Either course may be counted in GEC 03; record the grade in GEC 03 and in the appropriate section below.

Business Requirements (42-45 hrs)

ACC 2210 - Principles of Accounting I 3 hrs
ACC 2220 - Principles of Accounting II 3 hrs
BUS 2090 - Legal Environment of Business I 3 hrs
BUS 2160 - Business and Economic Statistics 3 hrs
BUS 2990 - Service Learning for Business 0 hrs
BUS 3100 - Microcomputer Applications 3 hrs
BUS 3110 - Principles of Marketing 3 hrs
BUS 3130 - Business Communication 3 hrs (WI)
BUS 3150 - Managerial Finance 3 hrs
BUS 3510 - International Management 3 hrs
BUS 4130 - Global Supply Chain Management 3 hrs
BUS 4140 - Small Business Management 3 hrs
ECO 2010 - Principles of Economics I: Macroeconomics 3 hrs *
ECO 2020 - Principles of Economics II: Microeconomics 3 hrs
Select 1 course:
ACC 2000 - Basic Accounting Software for Small Businesses 3 hrs
BUS 3020 - Web Page Design 3 hrs
Select 1 course:
BUS 4120 - International Marketing 3 hrs
BUS 4150 - International Finance 3 hrs

Religion Requirements (33-36 hrs)

REL 2050 - Applied Anthropology for Missions 3 hrs
REL 2730 - Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hrs *
REL 2840 - Intercultural Field Experience 3 hrs
REL 3100 - Principles and Practices of Missions 3 hrs
REL 3240 - Systematic Theology I 3 hrs
REL 3910 - Entrepreneurial Missions 3 hrs
REL 4050 - World Religions 3 hrs
REL 4240 - Systematic Theology II 3 hrs
REL 4610 - Race, Culture, and the Church 3 hrs (WI)
REL 4970 - Intercultural Studies Internship 9 hrs (SC)

DEG 02 General Electives (4 hrs)

Depending upon course selections made above, this degree may require up to 4 hrs of elective credit for a total of 120 hrs. If elective credit is needed, record the course(s) in the General Elective section at the end of the degree planner.

Hours To Degree

This degree requires a minimum of 120 hrs of course credit. No more than 50% of the required 120 hrs (60 hrs) applied to this degree may be earned at a community/junior college. At least 40 hrs of earned coursework must be numbered 300 or above. The last 25% of the required 120 hrs (30 hrs) must be earned at William Carey University. Verify that you have completed the credit hrs required for this degree by recording completed hrs below.

Total Hrs: Total Community College Hrs: Total 300/400-Level Hrs: Total WCU Hrs:

Cross-Cultural Business Management, B.S.B. (120 hrs)

Location(s): Hattiesburg CampusClose