Management (BS)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Management prepares students with the quantitative and qualitative problem solving and teamwork skills to work with and lead people to achieve strategic organizational goals. Students are prepared to compete for management positions in local to global corporate, governmental, and non-profit sectors of the economy. The program of study allows students to focus on skills and capabilities specific to the fields or industries in which they are interested, including classes in entrepreneurship, big data and analysis, business consulting, and professional selling. All baccalaureate business degree programs offered are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
MANAGEMENT, Bachelor of Science (120 credits)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Management prepares students with the quantitative and qualitative problem solving and teamwork skills to work with and lead people to achieve strategic organizational goals. Students are prepared to compete for management positions in local to global corporate, governmental, and non-profit sectors of the economy. The program of study allows students to focus on skills and capabilities specific to the fields or industries in which they are interested, including classes in entrepreneurship, big data and analysis, business consulting, and professional selling. All baccalaureate business degree programs offered are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Common Component | ||
| BUS 1100 | Introduction to Marketing and Sales | 4 |
| BUS 1200 | Business Law and Ethics (DICO) | 4 |
| BUS 1300 | Digital Information Technologies (TECO) | 4 |
| BUS 1400 | Principles of Economics (GACO) | 4 |
| BUS 2000 | Financial & Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 2100 | Introduction to Finance | 2 |
| BUS 2200 | Management and Decision Making | 4 |
| BUS 2300 | Business Writing and Presenting (WRCO) | 4 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| MGM 3450 | Organizational Behavior & Team Development (DICO) | 4 |
| MGM 4250 | Managing Human Resources | 4 |
| MGM 4900 | Strategy & Sustainable Competitive Advantage | 4 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose one MKT or SAL 3000/4000-level course | 4 | |
| Choose one FIN or ECN 3000/4000-level course | 4 | |
| Business Electives | ||
| Choose two ACC, BUS, ECN, ENT, FIN, LAW, MGM, MKT, SAL, SM 3000/4000-level courses | 8 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection | ||
| MGM 3190 | Business Operations Analytics (QRCO) | 4 |
| Mathematics Foundations | ||
| MA 2210 | Finite Math with Business Statistics (QRCO) | 4 |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SIDI | Scientific Inquiry Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| INCP | Integrated Capstone | 3-4 |
| Free Electives | 19 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Directions should total 20 credits (unless the major has a waiver for a specific Direction).
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
To complete the bachelor’s degree in 4 years, you must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits each semester or have a plan to make up credits over the course of the 4 years. For example, if you take 14 credits one semester, you need to take 16 credits in another semester. Credits completed must count toward your program requirements (major, option, minor, certificate, general education or free electives).
| Year One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| MA 2210 | Finite Math with Business Statistics (QRCO) | 4 |
| BUS 1100 | Introduction to Marketing and Sales | 4 |
| BUS 1200 | Business Law and Ethics (DICO) | 4 |
| BUS 1300 | Digital Information Technologies (TECO) | 4 |
| BUS 1400 | Principles of Economics (GACO) | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| Credits | 31-32 | |
| Year Two | ||
| BUS 2100 | Introduction to Finance | 2 |
| BUS 2000 | Financial & Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 2200 | Management and Decision Making | 4 |
| BUS 2300 | Business Writing and Presenting (WRCO) | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) 1 | 3-4 | |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| SIDI | Scientific Inquiry Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| Credits | 26-30 | |
| Year Three | ||
| MGM 3190 | Business Operations Analytics (QRCO) | 4 |
| FIN or ECN 3000/4000 level course | 4 | |
| MKT or SAL 3000/4000 level course | 4 | |
| Any BUS 3000/4000 level elective | 4 | |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) | 3-4 | |
| INCP | Integrated Capstone | 4 |
| Free Electives | 8-9 | |
| Credits | 31-33 | |
| Year Four | ||
| MGM 4900 | Strategy & Sustainable Competitive Advantage | 4 |
| Any BUS 3000/4000 level Elective | 4 | |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI, total 20 credits) | 3-4 | |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Free Electives | 14 | |
| Credits | 28-30 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Directions should total 20 credits (unless the major has a waiver for a specific Direction).