Program Overview

Business Management Major: Leadership, Change, and Social Responsibility Option (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management offers students the appropriate breadth and depth of study with a concentration of five courses to pursue other areas of interest in management. The degree is responsive to the education needs of businesses and includes an appropriate foundation for further graduate study.

Description

The outcomes-based program is built upon a foundation of six essential competencies that are integrated throughout the curriculum: critical thinking, effective oral and written communication, applied quantitative analysis, managing in a global environment, ethical practice, and leadership.

Degree Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
• Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral
• Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program
• Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

Course List

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

• ENG 420 | The Writing Process
• One Writing Intensive course in the Major
• One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
• One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone.

Course List

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs.

Sample Course Sequence

First Year

• Fall:
  • APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2
  • CMPL 402 | Excel | 2
  • ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4
  • MTH 402 | Math for Our World | 4
  • General Education Course | 4
• Spring:
  • COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4
  • CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4
  • MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4
  • Elective | 4

Second Year

• Fall:
  • COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4
  • MTH 504 | Statistics | 4
  • ECO 470 | Principles of Economics | 4
  • General Education Course | 4
• Spring:
  • ACCT 532 | Financial Accounting | 4
  • HRM 420 | Human Resource Management | 4
  • MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior | 4
  • Elective | 4

Third Year

• Fall:
  • CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4
  • LD 600 | Becoming an Effective Leader | 4
  • LD 660 | Leadership Theory | 4
  • Elective | 4
• Spring:
  • LD 704 | Leading Teams | 4
  • CMPL 643 | Managing Information Technology | 4
  • General Education Course | 4
  • Elective | 4

Fourth Year

• Fall:
  • HRM 740 | Workplace Coaching | 4
  • IDIS 601A | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy | 4
  • Elective | 4
  • Elective | 4
• Spring:
  • MGMT 795 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship | 4
  • Elective | 4

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply business management theories related to production and operations, organizational behavior, human resource management, and leadership throughout various functional areas of organizations.
• Communicate organizational information effectively across an organization through the use of information systems, to a broad spectrum of audiences and in a variety of business situations.
• Apply quantitative tools and information systems in business analysis and decision-making.
• Critically analyze, research and articulate organizational strengths and weaknesses in areas such as competitive advantage, operations, human resources, marketing, financial and strategic positioning.
• Make legal and ethical individual and business decisions based on legalities, evaluation of business sustainability (environmental, socio/cultural, economic, institutional) and ethical practice.
• Manage and lead to enhance the effectiveness of individuals, teams, and business organizations in a global environment.
• Formulate comprehensive leadership strategies through emotional intelligence, team development, leadership styles, cultural awareness, accountability, and negotiation.