Program Overview

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Management, B.B.A.

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Management is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's rapidly changing business world. Through this program, students will learn leadership skills, critical thinking, and how to be flexible and responsive in a dynamic business environment.

About the Program

The Management curriculum includes courses focused on the technical and soft skills needed by organizations to be successful, while still giving students space to specialize in an area of interest. This provides students with a competitive advantage over graduates from other schools without such specializations.

Program Information

• Degree: B.B.A. in Management
• Emphases: Healthcare, Human Resources, International Business
• Required Credit Hours: 120 Hours
• Program Type: Major
• Program Location: Oxford
• School: School of Business Administration
• Duration: 4 Years

Management Degree Emphases

Students can customize their B.B.A. in Management with an emphasis in healthcare, human resources, or international business, gaining specialized skills to excel in their chosen field.

• Healthcare Management: Students venture beyond the common business model into the specific complexities of the healthcare industry.
• Human Resource Management: Students learn how to manage and maximize the potential of people to help businesses succeed.
• International Business Management: This emphasis prepares students for business in other countries and cultures, augmenting their goals for living and working abroad.

4 Year Action Plan

The program offers a tailored framework to guide students through each year of their undergraduate journey.

First Year: Explore

• Connect on Campus: Participate in the Business Schools Welcome Week Fair and get involved in campus organizations.
• Discover Your Strengths, Interests, and Values: Use career exploration tools to evaluate interests, values, and possible career paths.
• Explore Your Major and Career Options: Strategically choose electives to spark career interests.
• Register on career databases and obtain part-time or volunteer jobs to gain experience.

Second Year: Learn

• Draft a resume and develop a LinkedIn profile.
• Conduct a mock interview and engage in experiential learning activities.
• Join the Ole Miss Management Club and identify a career-related goal.

Third Year: Focus

• Engage in experiences related to career interests, such as internships or study abroad.
• Obtain a leadership position and research companies or graduate schools of interest.
• Network and build professional relationships.

Fourth Year: Action

• Polish personal branding and consult with experts in the field.
• Practice discussing accomplishments and transferable skills.
• Research companies and jobs, and book an appointment with the Business School Career Team.

Certifications Available for Management Students

Management students have the opportunity to earn various certifications to enhance their skills and career prospects.

• Project Management Certification: Develop essential project management skills through the PMI Certification.
• QuickBooks Certification: Gain hands-on experience with QuickBooks software and earn a certification in financial management and bookkeeping.
• Shopify & HubSpot Certifications: Participate in the Shopify Partner Academy and gain expertise in inbound marketing and customer relationship management through HubSpot.
• Digital Marketing Certifications: Earn certifications in digital marketing strategies, search engine optimization, and digital advertising.

Navigating Managerial Career Paths

Management is a broad business degree that can lead to many career opportunities. Students should define their career goals and gain relevant experience through internships and extracurricular activities.

Campus Resources

• University of Mississippi Career Center
• School of Business Administration Career Services
• School of Business Administration Events
• School of Business Administration Student Organizations
• Handshake
• College Central Network for Ole Miss Business