Management

The Department of Management offers B.S. degrees in management and in business administration; minors in business innovation and entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship; and undergraduate certificates in innovation, design and commercialization; in leading individuals and teams; and in social entrepreneurship.

Management (B.S.)

Students pursuing the B.S. degree in management select one of three emphases: leadership and management, human resource management, or entrepreneurship and social responsibility. Students in the leadership and management emphasis are prepared for management trainee, supervisory, or other management positions in a variety of commercial enterprises. This emphasis also enhances students’ preparation for entrepreneurial and consulting endeavors. Students in the human resource management emphasis are prepared for entry-level positions as human resource generalists or specialists in a variety of firms. Students in the entrepreneurship and social responsibility emphasis are prepared for business development or entrepreneurship positions in a variety of new and established commercial and/or social enterprises. This emphasis also enhances students’ preparation for leadership and consulting endeavors.

Management Learning Competencies and Objectives

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Management program are expected to demonstrate these learning competencies and objectives in addition to the College of Business Undergraduate Learning Competencies and Objectives.

Graduates of our program will demonstrate the following:

1. Problem-Solving Competencies

Effectively carries out all steps of decision-making process
Applies management principles throughout process
Recognizes and thoughtfully considers ethical implications when making management decisions

2. Relationship Building Competencies

Participates actively in team projects and positively influences team outcomes
Builds effective relationships with peers, mentors, and business partners
Proactively manages interpersonal conflict
Respects and leverages diversity in backgrounds and perspectives

3. Communication Competencies

Produces professional business documents
Delivers professional presentations
Appropriately seeks and utilizes feedback for improvement

4. Career and Self-Leadership Competencies

Develops and acts upon a long-term career vision
Understands and leverages professional strengths
Understands and overcomes professional weaknesses
Actively seeks out opportunities to build professional expertise
Demonstrates professionalism in interaction with others

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of MGMT 335 as evidenced by a grade of C or better is required before a management major is allowed to enroll in any 300- or 400-level course required in the major that has MGMT 335 as a prerequisite.

Management prerequisites are met only by obtaining a grade of C or better. (It is necessary to repeat a MGMT prerequisite in which a grade below C was earned before taking the next course in the sequence.)

To graduate as a management major, a student must earn a grade of at least C in each course required in the major, which includes courses in the Fundamental Business Requirements, required MGMT courses, and all electives required for the major.

Business Administration (B.S.)

Students pursuing the B.S. degree in business administration will be prepared for a wide range of entry-level positions in a variety of organizations. The curriculum provides a broad-based education in all functional areas of business, including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations management and information systems.

Business Administration Learning Competencies and Objectives

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program are expected to achieve these learning competencies and objectives in addition to the College of Business Undergraduate Learning Competencies and Objectives.

The Business Administration program prepares graduates for a variety of entry-level positions in both the private and public business sectors. It is a generalist degree unlike other majors in the College of Business. Graduates of the Business Administration program are expected to demonstrate:

1. the ability to solve practical business problems.

2. the ability to identify and describe relationships among the primary business functional areas.

3. mastery of oral, written and verbal communication skills.

4. mastery of computer applications used in business environment.

5. awareness of ethical issues in business organizations.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of MGMT 335 as evidenced by a grade of C or better is required before a business administration major is allowed to enroll in any 300- or 400-level business course that has MGMT 335 as a prerequisite.

To graduate as a business administration major, a student must earn a grade of at least C in each course required in the major including courses in the Fundamental Business Requirements.

Internship in Management and Business Administration

Management and Business Administration majors of junior standing are encouraged to apply for an internship. Applications are evaluated by the departmental chair and internship coordinator on the basis of a minimum 2.75 overall GPA and a 3.00 GPA or above in the major, references from the department, rapport with and recommendations from the business community, and relevance of the proposed internship to professional career needs. Internships of variable S/U credit hours (1-6) can be arranged. Internships are available through participating enterprises and student professional organizations. All internships are approved by the department and supervised by the internship coordinator. Additional information for submitting applications and preparing proposals is available in the department office.