妻友社区

Tomorrow's Business Leaders

Meet the challenges as one of tomorrow鈥檚 leaders by applying the classroom theory you鈥檒l learn to real-world activities. Gain confidence from multiple perspectives 鈥 societal, organizational, individual 鈥 that inform business decisions.

Start your own business or pursue a career in the corporate sector.

Put your learning to work.

Access

Access to bachelor's degrees for more people, where potential trumps privilege, and tenacity and commitment matter more than one鈥檚 academic past. Honors Program? We鈥檝e got you covered there, too.

Attentive

Attentive education that focuses on your success with faculty mentorships that linger after graduation. Standards are high, but you鈥檝e got this with access to tutoring and professors who are engaged in your success.

Affordable

GGC鈥檚 innovative practices, caring culture and affordable tuition educate today's careers, and change the future for students at all levels, of all ages, from all walks of life.

Ready. Set. Become a GGC Grizzly.

SBA Bachelor of Business Administration Concentrations

    Accounting

    The BBA with a concentration in accounting prepares graduates for productive careers in accounting or related business fields. Students who are interested in business, financial reporting and auditing, taxes or management may consider this area. The broad yet balanced curriculum offers intensive study of accounting theory combined with analytical and technical skills. Fields of accounting include cost, financial, managerial, forensic, fund and tax.

    Economics

    The BBA with a concentration in economics will introduce students to skills necessary to 鈥渢hink like an economist.鈥 Economic training prepares students for flexible and rigorous thinking, suitable for high-performance professional careers as well as graduate study. The field emphasizes thinking on the margin, understanding human responses to incentives, recognizing the significance of market structures and failures, and interpreting societies鈥 allocation and distribution of limited resources 鈥 all using a set of analytical and empirical tools.

    Finance

    The finance concentration of the BBA听degree gives students a strong foundation to prepare them for the fast paced, problem-solving world of finance. Students will study financial management, international finance, investment and stocks, which along with the core business courses, will expose students to in-depth theory and practical application. Professionals in the finance industry are key players in growing businesses by creating and maintaining value for the company. This is achieved by expertly managing cash flow, raising capital, investing profitably and overseeing or recommending acquisitions. Possible career choices are budget analyst, financial analyst, stockbroker, investment banker and personal financial planner.

    International business

    The BBA with a concentration in international business prepares graduates to compete effectively in a global economy. In-depth study of international business principles ensures graduates are ready for a variety of business careers in today鈥檚 multicultural business environment. Quality classroom experiences, combined with opportunities for real-life exposure, bring the various facets of international business to life. Those concentrating in international business have domestic and overseas career opportunities in management, marketing, economics, government, etc., where their international expertise helps them gain positions of responsibility.

    Management

    The BBA with a concentration in management aims to develop management, leadership, teamwork and communication skills, which research has deemed essential for success in the business world. The concentration provides many occasions to strengthen one鈥檚 ability to exercise leadership through service, to speak and write persuasively, and to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals. The content of the concentration was based upon feedback from various stakeholders to include employers, alumni, students and faculty.

    Management information systems

    The BBA with a concentration in management information systems (MIS) is a great choice for students who want to combine business and technology to effectively manage the information processes of today鈥檚 businesses. The MIS concentration focuses on both the business and technical aspects of information systems development and also on how decision-support tools and intelligent systems technology can be applied to the effective management of information technology both domestically and globally. Topics include: the global IT environment, project and operations management, IT planning and management, data management, application systems design and development, social networking and cross-cultural issues.

    Marketing

    The BBA with a concentration in marketing is a great choice for students who want to combine business acumen with creativity. Brand managers, public relation professionals, product managers, event coordinators and marketing directors are all career options with this degree. The rigorous curriculum includes a strong business base along with courses in consumer behavior, market research and international marketing. Students will have exposure to fundamentals such as customer service and expectations, pricing structure, branding, advertising and market analysis.

    Supply chain management

    The BBA with a concentration supply chain management (SCM) focuses on the management of resources and activities that produce and deliver the goods and services for customers. SCM plays a critical role in enhancing a company鈥檚 competitive position. SCM concentration graduates help meet the growing regional need for jobs requiring skills in inventory planning and control, purchasing, traffic and transportation management, and warehouse management.

    Student Planning Tools

      Academic Maps

      Chart your four-year schedule of courses.

      ACADEMIC MAPS

      Mentoring Milestones

      Engage in your college experience.

      MENTORING MILESTONES

      Program Plans

      Track program requirements and progress.

      PROGRAM PLANS

      Careers and Grad School Prep

      • Accountant
      • Advertising executive
      • Business analyst
      • Communications
      • Consultant
      • Economist
      • Entrepreneur
      • Financial analyst
      • Marketing manager

      Engaged Learning

      GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.

      Minors, Certificates, Certifications

      Minors, certificates and certifications add value and enhance degrees for enrolled degree-seeking students. Learn more about available听professional certificate programs听for non-degree seeking students.

        African American studies minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with an听.

        Anthropology minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with an .

        Biology minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a听.

        Biomedical sciences certificate for academic enhancers

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a . Email @email with questions.

        Biomedical sciences certificate for career changers

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a . Email @email with questions.

        Business administration minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Business intelligence certificate

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Campaign management, certificate in

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Chemistry minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Chemistry of fermentation science, certificate in the

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Community psychology certificate

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Creative writing minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Criminal justice / criminology minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Cultural studies minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Cybersecurity certificate

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        English minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with an .

        Film minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Gender studies minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Geography minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Gerontology certificate

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Global studies certification

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        History minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Information technology minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with an .

        Integrative arts minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with an .

        International diplomacy and conflict resolution, certificate in

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Latin American studies certificate

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Legal studies minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Mathematics minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Musical studies minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Non-profit advocacy, certificate in

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Paralegal certification

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Physics minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Political economy, certificate in

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Political science minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Professional legal administrator certificate

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Professional studies minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Religious studies minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Social work minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Sociology minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Spanish for professionals certificate

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Spanish minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        TESOL certification

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Visual arts minor

        Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor鈥檚 degree with a .

        Articulation Agreements

          Business Administration: 2+2 Agreement with Gwinnett Technical College

          Any students who successfully complete all requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) in General Business degree program at Gwinnett Technical College (GTC), and who is otherwise eligible for admission will, upon application, be accepted at 妻友社区 (GGC) and may transfer the credits from the AS in General Business to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program at GGC鈥檚 School of Business. Note: only the AS in General Business degree program at GTC is acceptable for this articulation program. No other degree program, diploma or certificate from GTC, be it business or another discipline, is covered.

          GGC School of Business听contact:听SBAAdvising@ggc.edu

          Information Technology: 4+1 Agreement with Kennesaw State University

          Students听graduating with a 妻友社区 (GGC) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree will be automatically admitted to the Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program at Kennesaw State University (KSU) if they meet the following criteria:

          Satisfies KSU Graduate College Admission Requirements

          • Provides resume / vita
          • Provides statement of purpose
          • Provides two letters of recommendation
          • Has overall GPA of 2.75 or higher from GGC

          GGC School of Business听contact: Dr. Melinda Cline, professor of management information systems,听mcline@ggc.edu

          KSU Contact: Dr. Lei Li, MSIT coordinator and professor of information technology,听lli13@kennesaw.edu

          Supply Chain: 4+1 Agreement with Clayton State University

          Students graduating with a 妻友社区 (GGC) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree will be automatically admitted to the Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics program at Clayton State University (CSU) if they meet the following criteria:

          Satisfies CSU Graduate College Admission Requirements

          • Provides resume / vita听
          • Provides statement of purpose
          • Provides two letters of recommendation
          • Has an overall GGC GPA of 2.75 or higher

          GGC School of Business听contact: Dr. Sanjaya Mayadunne, associate professor of decision sciences and management information systems,听smaydunne@ggc.edu

          CSU Contact: Dr. Kimberly Johnson, associate professor of management,听kimberlyjohnson@clayton.edu

          Alumni Voices

          Shalaya Morissette with Georgia Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm

          Shalaya Morissette, '12
          Business Administration

          鈥淚 know business, and I happen to be a black woman, so that gives me a certain credibility and puts me in a unique position to understand what鈥檚 happening in the world,鈥 said Morissette, who enjoys talking with minority business owners and educating them about Department of Energy opportunities.

          鈥淲hat I do doesn鈥檛 just help businesses thrive. Business owners have children and are more likely to hire other minorities,鈥 she said. 鈥淟ooking through that lens, I wake up every day and say, 鈥業鈥檓 impacting people鈥檚 lives in a very positive way, and I don鈥檛 need a billion dollars tomorrow to do it.鈥欌

          Transforming Lives

          • Vice president, Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, Walker-Miller Energy Services
          • Founder, Chieftess Consulting Group and "Becoming a Chieftess: A Coloring Book Celebrating Women Leaders"
          • Former chief, Minority Business and Workforce Division, U.S. Department of Energy
          • Former board member, 妻友社区 Alumni Association

          Education

          • Master of Education, multi/interdisciplinary studies, Cambridge College
          • Bachelor of Science, nuclear engineering technology (expected August 2025), Excelsior University
          • Bachelor of Business Administration, 妻友社区
          Group of study-abroad students in front of Bas铆lica de la Sagrada Fam铆lia

          Get Involved

          Challenge. Question. Collaborate. Contribute.

          Unique to GGC鈥檚 focus on student engagement, faculty invite students at all levels 鈥 including freshmen 鈥 to collaborate on research projects, conference presentations, even co-authoring articles published in academic journals.

          Student Life

          GGC's Honors Program

          Honor Societies

          Live on Campus