School of Business
Eastern Illinois University
Student Center for Academic & Professional Development
Office: Lumpkin Hall 2051
Local Phone: 217-581-3528
Email: business@eiu.edu
Business Core
All business majors complete the following business core courses
to develop the foundation knowledge and skills common to all business areas.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses shown in red and must
complete those courses prior to admission to upper division standing in the
School of Business. Click on course name to see a syllabus.
Upon completion of the business core curriculum, business majors will:
Demonstrate basic knowledge of functional areas of business by analyzing
and evaluating organizational strategies and formulating alternative courses
of action.
Understand the contemporary global environment and its dynamic relationship
with domestic business.
Recognize and analyze ethical and legal issues in the business decision-making
process.
Understand the role of technology in organizations and use technology effectively.
Communicate effectively.
Solve problems through effective decision-making.
Collaborate with others to achieve common objectives.