Management (BS)
The BS 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 economic. Future small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to consider the Small Business/Entrepreneurship Option in the Management degree program. All baccalaureate business degree programs offered are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| BU 1100 | Business Computer Applications (TECO) | 3 |
| BU 1152 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BU 2262 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| BU 2290 | Organizational Communications (WRCO) | 3 |
| BU 2450 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BU 2480 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BU 3210 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BU 3240 | Information Technology | 3 |
| BU 3300 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BU 3420 | Organizational Behavior (DICO) | 3 |
| BU 4220 | Strategic Management (INCO) | 3 |
| EC 2550 | Macroeconomics (GACO) | 3 |
| EC 2560 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| PS 2010 | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 |
| Mathematics Foundations | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Finite Mathematics (QRCO) | ||
| Applied Calculus I (QRCO) | ||
| Calculus I (QRCO) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection | ||
| BU 2240 | Business Statistics (QRCO) | 3 |
| or MA 2300 | Statistics I (QRCO) | |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1111 | The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry | 3 |
| 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 |
| Option Requirements | ||
| Complete one from the following required options: | 41-42 | |
General Mangement | ||
Small Business/Entrepreneurship | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | Directions should total 20 credits (unless the major has a waiver for a specific Direction). |
General Management Option of BS Management
The General Management Option is built for students who wish to develop career versatility across the management spectrum.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| BU/EC | Business upper-electives (not BUDI/ECDI) | 9 |
| Finance Electives | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Financial Modeling | ||
| Real Estate Investment and Finance | ||
| Investment Principles | ||
| Business Law II | ||
| Seminar in Finance | ||
| Intermediate Microeconomics | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Money and Banking | ||
| International Finance and Economic Policy | ||
| Human Resource Elective | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Labor and Employment Law for Managers | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| Interpersonal Relations | ||
| General Education | ||
| Electives | 23-24 | |
| Total Credits | 41-42 | |
Small Business/Entrepreneurship Option of BS Management
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| BU 3460 | Small Business/Entrepreneurship Marketing and Operations | 3 |
| BU 3470 | Small Business Law and Human Resources | 3 |
| BU 4530 | Small Business/Entrepreneurship Finance and Accounting Methods | 3 |
| BU 4700 | Small Business/Entrepreneurship Capstone | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| Electives | 29-30 | |
| Total Credits | 41-42 | |
Required Options in this Major
Complete one option
General Management Option of BS Management
Management, General Option majors should take their required courses in the following order.
| Year One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1111 | The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry | 3 |
| Complete one Mathematics Foundations Course from the following: | 3 | |
| Finite Mathematics (QRCO) | ||
| Applied Calculus I (QRCO) | ||
| Calculus I (QRCO) | ||
| BU 1100 | Business Computer Applications (TECO) | 3 |
| BU 1152 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BU 2450 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BU 2480 | Business Law I | 3 |
| PS 2010 | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| Credits | 31-33 | |
| Year Two | ||
| BU 2262 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| BU 2290 | Organizational Communications (WRCO) | 3 |
| EC 2560 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 2550 | Macroeconomics (GACO) | 3 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection Course: | ||
| BU 2240 or MA 2300 |
Business Statistics (QRCO) or Statistics I (QRCO) |
3 |
| Elective | 4-7 | |
| Credits | 26-34 | |
| Year Three | ||
| BU 3210 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BU 3240 | Information Technology | 3 |
| BU 3300 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BU 3420 | Organizational Behavior (DICO) | 3 |
| Complete one Human Resource Elective from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Human Resource Management | ||
| Labor and Employment Law for Managers | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| Interpersonal Relations | ||
| SIDI | Scientific Inquiry Direction | 3-4 |
| Electives | 8-11 | |
| Credits | 26-30 | |
| Year Four | ||
| BU 4220 | Strategic Management (INCO) | 3 |
| BU/EC | Business upper-level electives (not BUDI/ECDI) 2 | 9 |
| Complete two Finance Electives from the following: 2 | 6 | |
| Financial Modeling | ||
| Real Estate Investment and Finance | ||
| Investment Principles | ||
| Business Law II | ||
| Seminar in Finance | ||
| Intermediate Microeconomics | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Money and Banking | ||
| International Finance and Economic Policy | ||
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Electives | 8-9 | |
| Credits | 29-31 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | Directions should total 20 credits (unless the major has a waiver for a specific Direction). |
| 2 | Required for the Option |
Small Business/Entrepreneurship Option of BS Management
Management, Small Business/Entrepreneurship Option majors should take their required courses in the following order.
| Year One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1111 | The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry | 3 |
| Complete one a Mathematics Foundations Course from the following: | 3 | |
| Finite Mathematics (QRCO) | ||
| Applied Calculus I (QRCO) | ||
| Calculus I (QRCO) | ||
| BU 1100 | Business Computer Applications (TECO) | 3 |
| BU 1152 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BU 2450 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BU 2480 | Business Law I | 3 |
| PS 2010 | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| Credits | 31-33 | |
| Year Two | ||
| BU 2262 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| BU 2290 | Organizational Communications (WRCO) | 3 |
| EC 2560 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 2550 | Macroeconomics (GACO) | 3 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| SIDI | Scientific Inquiry Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SIDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection Course: | ||
| BU 2240 or MA 2300 |
Business Statistics (QRCO) or Statistics I (QRCO) |
3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 27-33 | |
| Year Three | ||
| BU 3210 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BU 3240 | Information Technology | 3 |
| BU 3300 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BU 3420 | Organizational Behavior (DICO) | 3 |
| BU 3460 | Small Business/Entrepreneurship Marketing and Operations 2 | 3 |
| BU 3470 | Small Business Law and Human Resources 2 | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Year Four | ||
| BU 4220 | Strategic Management (INCO) | 3 |
| BU 4530 | Small Business/Entrepreneurship Finance and Accounting Methods 2 | 3 |
| BU 4700 | Small Business/Entrepreneurship Capstone 2 | 3 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Electives | 15-16 | |
| Credits | 27-29 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | Directions should total 20 credits (unless the major has a waiver for a specific Direction). |
| 2 | Required for the Option |