July 2, 2026 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Partially Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Thursday, July 2, 2026, due to the extreme heat condition taxing campus systems. Majority of the campus will be closed, and all campus activities are canceled except for the Nike Tennis Camp and 2026 Summer SURI Forum and Workshops. All buildings except the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Student Center and residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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General Business Concentration

What You'll Learn

Study fundamental principles that will make you a valuable asset to any organization. From marketing to finance, management to entrepreneurship, our general business concentration provides a baseline of knowledge from which opportunities in this field are endless. As a general business student you’ll: 

  • Learn the basic function of private and public sector businesses within our economy.
  • Analyze and compare international business models.
  • Master the principles of banking, accounting and finance.
  • Create marketing plans using best practice standards.
  • Discover the latest technical advances that will enhance your business practices.

Leadership, innovation and management are the foundation of our general business concentration. With a mastery of these concepts, you’ll become a highly-recruited generalist with multiple career options to consider.