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General Business - General Track

Columbus State University

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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The general business program offers a solid background in business fundamentals and can be tailored to accommodate a variety of career aspirations. The program also serves students who have already begun their careers and who wish to further their advancement potential. This major allows students a greater degree of flexibility in course selection, allowing students to select courses that most directly relate to their businesses or careers.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Georgia

    Georgia

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 47-4061.00

Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingMonitoringCoordinationRepairingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

TransportationMechanicalBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and Management

Abilities

Control PrecisionManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessReaction TimeFar VisionFlexibility of ClosureVisualizationNear Vision

Tasks

  • Patrol assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported.
  • Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts.
  • Weld sections of track together, such as switch points and frogs.

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareTime accounting software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesAir drillsAir purifying respiratorsAir-powered wrenchesBackhoesClaw barsCrowbarsDolliesDump trucksFall protection harnessesForkliftsGas-powered wrenchesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversGrading equipmentGrease guns

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-4061.00Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operatorstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Track defect assessments across extended patrol zones — conduct autonomously, applying critical judgment to prioritize urgent repairs versus scheduled maintenance based on defect severity.
  • Welding equipment and techniques — weld switch points, frogs, and rail sections together in varied weather and track conditions to meet Federal Railroad Administration standards.
  • Complex track switch repairs — diagnose, adjust, and restore full switch function independently, using wrenches, replacement components, and precision measurement tools.
  • Track geometry alignment data — analyze leveling indicator outputs across multiple passes to identify systematic misalignment and direct corrective tamping or surfacing operations.
  • Full spike driving operations — oversee and execute both single- and multiple-head driving sequences on curved and tangent track, ensuring consistent spike seating and rail anchorage.
  • Rail cutting operations — select cutting sequences, manage thermal expansion considerations, and verify finished rail lengths meet joint gap specifications in live track environments.
  • Preventive maintenance programs — plan and execute scheduled equipment servicing across multiple machines, reducing unplanned downtime and extending service life.
  • Non-routine mechanical failures — troubleshoot and repair infrequent or ambiguous equipment faults on track laying and maintenance machinery with minimal technical reference.
  • Quality control inspections — apply quality control analysis to completed track segments, verifying spike pattern, bolt torque, weld integrity, and surface profile before returning track to service.
  • ERP and office suite software — generate maintenance work orders, track material consumption, and produce compliance documentation for regulatory and internal reporting purposes.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
18%
Placement Rate
15%