Management
In the Management major and minor, learners develop the capabilities needed to responsibly manage the people who drive organizational performance. They also explore how to build sustainable organizations that foster cooperative relationships with government, the community, labor unions, non‑governmental organizations, and other external stakeholders. The program equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed for managerial roles across industries and organizational contexts.
Learners build strengths in areas like talent and performance management, workforce strategy, and employee well‑being and success. They also develop a strong foundation in decision‑making, personnel management, project management, and leadership, preparing them for roles such as government staff manager, compliance manager, health services manager, and human resource manager.
Because management skills enhance nearly every business discipline, the major pairs well with other programs in the Palumbo‑Donahue School of Business. Management courses complement majors such as Marketing, Information Systems and Technology, Finance, and Accounting, preparing learners for future managerial roles in these disciplines. Learners completing another major take four required Management courses plus two Management electives, each of which can count toward a second major.
Required Courses
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) requires a minimum of 120 earned credits, 51 of which must be from the Business Core courses.
Students entering the School of Business are expected to inform their Student Success Coach about their career objectives and their desired major(s) and minor(s) and to consult with them when planning their program of study. The student's curriculum path must include the requirements of their specific major (listed below), University Bridges courses, and Business School Core courses.
Management Required Courses
Total credits: 12
| MGMT 310 | Applied Teamwork for Organizations | 3 credits |
| MGMT 451 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 credits |
| MGMT 466 | Responsible Business in a Human Technology Future | 3 credits |
| MGMT 490 | Management Capstone | 3 credits |
Management Elective Courses
Total credits: 12
Students should choose two of the following:
| IBUS 345 | International Negotiations | 3 credits |
| MKTG 372 | Emotional Intelligence | 3 credits |
| ENTR 375 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 credits |
| MKTG 476 | Product Innovation | 3 credits |
Management Minor
Required Courses
- MGMT 261 Management and Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 451 Foundations of Leadership
- MGMT 466 Responsible Business in a Human Technology Future
- IBUS 345 International Negotiation
- MKTG 372 Emotional Intelligence