Program Overview

Introduction to the Management Program

The management program at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is designed to equip students with the essential skills to lead, innovate, and drive success in today's evolving business landscape. Whether drawn to project planning, corporate leadership, or nonprofit management, the program empowers students to navigate challenges, make data-driven decisions, shape strategies, lead teams, and create lasting impact.

Program Overview

The management program is a specialization within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program at BGSU. It is also available as a minor. The program teaches students how to effectively communicate and work with colleagues, understand ethical issues in decision-making, and develop and lead successful work teams.

Why Study Business Management at BGSU?

• Immersive education: Hands-on opportunities outside of the classroom give students the real-world skills that build their resume and impress potential employers.
• Business-specific scholarships: Students can apply for more than $1 million in scholarships.
• Expert faculty: Faculty members are world-renowned thought leaders whose research is published in leading business journals and shapes the future of business practice and theory.
• Invaluable industry and alumni partners: These partners build connections and open doors, sharing their knowledge, mentoring, and hiring students for internships and full-time jobs.
• One-of-a-kind dual degree option: Students can earn a BSBA from BGSU and a Bachelor of Arts in European management from the renowned Ecole de Management in Strasbourg, France.
• Ohio Export Internship Program: BGSU is the only northwestern Ohio university in this program, offering an export-focused class and providing training to students who can then use their knowledge to help Ohio businesses strengthen their export programs.
• 17 business student organizations: These organizations provide opportunities for students to learn how to work with a team, run a meeting, and organize events.
• Business District Learning Community: Students can learn and live with other business students, finding a sense of community, opportunities to interact with business faculty and industry professionals, and the chance to go on field trips and to conferences.

Career Paths

A management specialization gives students the skills and knowledge to shape the future of businesses and organizations worldwide, unlocking a wealth of exciting career opportunities across industries and sectors. Management graduates are in high demand because they know how to solve complex problems, drive efficiency, and inspire teams to achieve success. Career paths include:

• Operations manager
• Human resources manager
• Management consultant
• Project manager
• Business analyst
• Non-profit director
• Government administrator

Curriculum

The curriculum teaches basic management functions, from communicating effectively and building and leading effective work teams to managing organization change and considering ethical issues in decision-making. Through elective courses, students focus on areas such as human resource management. Required courses include:

Sample Courses

• Business in the Global Arena
• Supply Category Management and Negotiation
• Leading for Success

Accreditation

Bowling Green State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Business Administration program is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is in good standing.

Schmidthorst College of Business Specializations

The college offers 12 specializations, including:

• Accounting
• Applied business economics
• Business analytics and intelligence
• Finance
• Individualized business
• Information systems
• Insurance and risk management
• International business
• Management
• Marketing
• Sales and services marketing
• Supply chain management

Premier Entrepreneurship Program

The Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at BGSU is one of 20 centers worldwide recognized by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The program weaves entrepreneurship into all business programs and offers an entrepreneurship minor, with courses in real estate entrepreneurship, women and social entrepreneurs, nonprofit and corporate responsibility, and innovation and disruption.