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Bachelor's Degree in Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business degree with a major in Management from Purdue University Northwest equips students to effectively lead, coordinate, and communicate innovative solutions in all aspects of operating an organization. Skilled managers are always in demand, and as an effective and decisive manager, one can expect great compensation and opportunities to move across companies as they progress in their career developing and running businesses.

Why Study Management at PNW?

• Graduates of the management degree program in business have been placed in positions of responsibility throughout Northwest Indiana and beyond.
• The multi-functional approach to coursework allows students to discover different business areas at the same time.
• Students refine their critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills as they explore these different aspects of business.

Management Major Curriculum

In the course of earning a business degree in management, students complete management courses in tandem with College of Business core courses, career-oriented electives, and the PNW general education program. Business management courses cover topics including organization theory and design, entrepreneurship and employee innovation, managerial decision analysis, and logistics and quality management.

Yearly Breakdown

• Year One: Kick off the journey with general education courses and a first-year experience class while getting involved in the PNW community.
  • Sample Courses:
    • BUSM 10000 – Freshman Seminar In Business
    • ENGL 10400 – English Composition I
    • MA 15300 – College Algebra
• Year Two: Acquaint oneself with the foundations of the management field by completing several business core courses.
  • Sample Courses:
    • BUSM 20000 – Second Year Seminar in Business
    • Any approved Gen Ed Humanities course
    • ACC 20000 – Introductory Accounting
• Year Three: Enrich knowledge of business foundations and dive into management major courses.
  • Sample Courses:
    • BUSM 30000 – Third Year Seminar In Business
    • FIN 31000 – Financial Management
    • BUSM 36000 – Production And Operations Management
• Year Four: Complete required courses, choose electives that most interest you, and prepare for your future business career.
  • Sample Courses:
    • BUSM 40000 – Fourth Year Seminar In Business
    • BUSM 45000 – Strategic Management: Capstone
    • ISM 48700 – Knowledge And Decision Management

Management Degree Program Highlights

• The multi-functional approach to coursework allows students to discover different business areas at the same time, from logistics to employee innovation.
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), roles like training and development managers and management analysts will see faster-than-average employment growth by 2030.

Management Degree Program Outcomes

The communicative, collaborative, analytical, and problem-solving skills of a management major are the essential professional qualities that employers seek. At Purdue University Northwest, students become visionary leaders who inspire and motivate their team to embrace their organization's vision and goals. They learn how to manage processes at any scale and how to encourage, incentivize, and evaluate others, from small businesses to global enterprises.

Management Program Career Paths

With a business degree in management, students can prepare for a range of management positions, including:

• General manager
• Business development manager
• Training and development manager
• Management consultant
• Management analyst

Management Degree Program Employers

Graduates of the BSB in management program are employed in organizations and companies like:

• NIPSCO
• Blue Chip Casino
• Fifth Third Bank
• Marquette Associates

Scholarships

In addition to other financial aid, students can manage the cost of a management degree with program-specific scholarships, such as:

• Bank 1 Merrillville
• Claudia Nondorf Memorial Scholarship
• Thomas Ray Crowel Scholarship in Business

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Students have many opportunities to get involved in on- and off-campus activities, including:

• Women in Business

Accreditation

The management major is one of the three majors offered by PNW's Department of Managerial Studies at the College of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Faculty

• Wei He, Ph.D.: Associate Professor of Management and Strategy, and management program coordinator in the department of managerial studies.
• Ceren Ekebas-Turedi, Ph.D.: Associate Professor of Marketing, with research interests in consumer psychology and behavior, and marketing strategy.
• Kristin Burton, DBA: Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, focused on strategies for increasing economic development through entrepreneurship and building networks that support early start-up firms.

Alumni Testimonials

• "My major is very versatile and will transfer to almost any form of business. PNW offers networking events, resume building, and many courses that teach necessary life skills." - Madison Lytle, '24, Management
• "The ability to manage my time and be able to work with others are two of the key skills I was able to take from my school environment and apply to my work life." - Navi Beesetti, '23, Management
• "I learned about people operations, how important leadership is, and how to manage a team effectively and ethically. I knew I wanted to work with people and that it would be my best route." - Megan Granados, '22, Management
• "When I first visited the university, I liked the small class sizes with the ability to get to know my professors and I really liked the campus community. All of these things helped me choose PNW. I loved the whole school." - Sydney Hanson, '22, Management

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