Management (B.S.)

(Bachelor of Science Degree)

(Concentrations in General Management, Human Resources Management, and Marketing Management)

The purpose of the major is to prepare graduates for competent and responsible participation in business and society. Recognizing the crucial role of business activity for our economy and society, the major is designed to introduce students to the way business organizations function in the larger social context. Issues of ethics and social responsibility, the global nature of business, and technological developments are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Skills in interpersonal dynamics, research, and oral and written communicational skills are also emphasized. Coursework is presented following an integrative approach and supported with discipline-specific content areas. An emphasis is also placed on the importance of experiential learning. Students will also have the opportunity to complete an experiential learning internship or project.

Total credit hours required for degree: 120

Learning Objectives

Graduates from this program will be able to:

• demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills.
• demonstrate effective oral communications skills.
• demonstrate effective written communications skills.
• demonstrate quantitative skills.
• demonstrate an awareness of the global business environment.
• demonstrate competence in the use of technology.
• identify and analyze legal and ethical issues in business.
• demonstrate a working knowledge of fundamental business and management concepts.
• demonstrate the ability to work well in a teamwork environment