Management

Ethical leaders skilled at fostering relationships, building productive teams, and achieving organizational goals are sought by companies worldwide. From motivation to analytics, management requires a diverse set of interpersonal and professional skills.

You will learn best practices of leadership, business-government relations, sustainability, critical decision-making, organizational behavior, and strategic project management.

Students frequently pair management with another focus area, such as marketing, accounting, or information systems and technology.

View the Curriculum Guide. 

Career Opportunities 

Large companies and multinational corporations require management professionals to facilitate and oversee people and processes. Graduates are also well equipped for roles in project management, payroll and benefits, talent acquisition, and employee experience. 

 

Program Information

Strong, ethical managers are sought by organizations everywhere. We provide management majors with core courses and electives designed to make you marketable in a variety of careers.

Program Type

Major, Minor

Degree

Bachelor's

School

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

Duration

4-year

Required Credit Hours

72

From Our Alumni

Chapel on Duquesne University's campus.

"The support system in place in the School of Business is unmatched, and I am grateful and appreciative of both faculty and staff rooting for me to succeed day in and day out.”

Jason Patrick Duquesne University, Class of 2023

Curriculum

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Strong, ethical managers are sought by organizations everywhere. We provide management majors with core courses and electives designed to make you marketable in a variety of careers.
  • MGMT 261 Management & Organizational Behavior (3 credits—Business Core)
  • MGMT 262 Global Insights (3 credits—Business Core)
  • MGMT 364W Critical Managerial Decision Making  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 365 Global Business, Government, and Society  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 366W Behavior in Organizations  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 368W Business Ethics & Global Citizenship (3 credits—Business Core)
  • MGMT 451 Foundations of Leadership  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 456 Strategic Project Management  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 460 Strategic Human Resource Management  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 499W Strategic Management (3 credits—Business Core)
Management majors need 6 credits of electives.

Discuss elective options with your Student Success Coach. 
Any 4 Management courses at 300 level or above.

MGMT 368W and MGMT 499W do not count toward a minor.

Students are encouraged to meet with their Student Success Coach for more information.