BS/BA Management

Across all industries, there is a need for proficient managers and leaders, graduates of this major fill that need. Students will sharpen their critical and creative thinking skills and build their business expertise, which are essential to sustaining business success. Students will learn from industry experts and study topics such as ethical decision making, strategic thinking, leadership and management, marketing, accounting, human resources, operations management, and finance.

Faculty and staff are dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded learning experience by using the latest technology and engaging them with real-world business scenarios and hands-on learning exercises. Management courses are offered in the traditional face-to-face format and some of them are available online.

The Bachelor of Arts in management, which requires a 39-hour business core, is designed for students who want a broad liberal arts foundation with an emphasis in business. The Bachelor of Science degree requires a more intensive 42-hour business core with a stronger emphasis in mathematics. If you have questions, a counselor with our Office of Admission can help as you decide which program is right for you.

The business core curriculum lays the foundation for your degree. These courses include:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Statistics
• Management
• Ethics
• Finance
• Marketing
• Business Law

Management major courses are designed to prepare you for your career. These include courses in small business management, human resource management, organizational behavior, and operations and project management. You will also choose electives from courses such as personal finance, sports management, corporate finance and advanced business law.

For details on required courses and more, please visit our online catalog.