Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Management

The management program equips students with the skills and mindset to lead people, projects, and organizations effectively in a wide range of industries. Students learn from award-winning faculty with real-world professional experience who focus on what it takes to succeed in business. The program offers three major emphasis areas: Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility, Human Resource Management, and Leadership and Management.

Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility

This area equips students with the business skills to drive innovation, launch new ventures, and create meaningful impact within organizations. Key aspects of this emphasis include:

• Strengthening creative thinking and decision-making
• Learning entrepreneurial strategies for both startups and established companies
• Gaining the tools to build and lead ventures that make a difference

Human Resource Management

With a curriculum recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management, this program provides students with a broad background in key areas of human resource management, including:

• Training and development
• Recruiting and staffing
• Compensation and benefits
• HR information systems
• Employment law Students develop expertise in these areas, cultivate decision-making skills, and advance their skills in problem-solving, relationship building, communication, and professional development.

Leadership and Management

This emphasis area helps students dive into the art and science of leading people and organizations, gaining practical skills to lead from day one. Key aspects include:

• Building strong leadership and management abilities
• Learning key principles of leadership, negotiation, and team dynamics
• Strengthening skills in problem-solving, communication, and professional growth

Retention Requirements

To continue as a management major and enroll in 300- or 400-level management courses, students must meet specific criteria:

• Complete MGMT 335, FINA 320, MKTG 310, and OMIS 338 with a C or better grade
• Submit a completed transcript review form to the Department of Management during the semester in which they are enrolled in MGMT 335
• Meet the cumulative GPA requirement set by the Department of Management to enroll in required 300- and 400-level courses, with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Management degree requires students to complete a set of core courses and electives, as well as choose a major emphasis area. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in management, preparing them for careers in a variety of industries.

Department of Management

The Department of Management offers several undergraduate programs, including:

• B.S. in Management
• B.S. in Business Administration
• Minor in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Minor in Social Entrepreneurship
• Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Leading Individuals and Teams
• Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Social Entrepreneurship

The department also provides resources for students, including advising, career services, financial assistance, and student organizations. Faculty members are actively engaged in research and provide mentorship to students.