Program: Business and Design, B.S. - Chowan University

Apr 04, 2025

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Students earning a B.S. in Business and Design may graduate with a minor, including in Accounting, Cybersecurity, Marketing, Management, or Graphic Design.

GPA 2.00

Minimum Graduation Requirements (120 credit hours)

Business Core (28 credit hours)

BUS 161 - Business Mathematics Credits: 4 hours
BUS 220 - Foundations of Marketing Theory Credits: 4 hours
BUS 261 - Foundations of Management Theory Credits: 4 hours
ECON 252 - Principles of Economics Credits: 4 hours
ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting Credits: 4 hours
BUS 302 - Organizational Theory and Behavior Credits: 4 hours
BUS 324 - Business Communication Credits: 4 hours

Design Core (32 credit hours)

ART 101 - Introduction to Design Applications Credits: 4 hours
ART 198 - Graphic Design I Credits: 4 hours
ART 208 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 4 hours
ART 255 - Digital Imaging Credits: 4 hours
ART 265 - Vector Illustration Credits: 4 hours
ART 330 - Typography Credits: 4 hours
ART 499 - Senior Portfolio Credits: 4 hours
Choose one of the following:
ART 300 - Publication Design Credits: 4 hours
ART 325 - Video Production Credits: 4 hours
ART 380 - Interactive and Web Design Credits: 4 hours
ART 420 - Digital Storytelling Credits: 4 hours
ART 440 - Merchandise Design Credits: 4 hours

General Electives (20 credit hours)

General Electives Credits: 20 hours*

*At least 12 hours must be 300 level or higher.

Life Skills Core (40 credit hours)

CU 101 - Life Skills I Credits: 4 hours
CU 301 - Life Skills II Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 101 - College Writing Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 102 - Advanced College Writing Credits: 4 hours
COMM 101 - Effective Communication Credits: 4 hours
HIST 105 - Interpreting History Credits: 4 hours
IS 101 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts Credits: 4 hours
REL 101 - Cultures and Contexts of the Bible Credits: 4 hours
SSPE 201 - Wellness Credits: 4 hours
Mathematics Credits: 4 hours