Management Studies (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Management Studies program offers students a general management education that emphasizes a broad background in organizational management, such as organizational theory and behavior as well as business and society. Students will have the opportunity to understand different disciplinary approaches to areas of inquiry and how they compare to each other.
This major is only open to students who have completed at least 75 credits toward graduation either in the Business Management major or as a transfer student to the Business Management program.
All Management majors complete the Management core totaling 56 credits. By choosing additional courses noted below, students may add a specialization in one of the following: marketing, human resource management, or entrepreneurship. The specializations are not required to complete the management major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (56-72 Credits) | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| The following courses must earn a grade of C or higher. | ||
| ACCT-215 | Accounting for Decision Making | 4 |
| MGT-101 | Introduction to Management | 4 |
| MGT-140 | Quantitative Decision-Making 2 | 4 |
| MGT-301 | Org Theory & Behavior | 4 |
| Additional Core Courses | ||
| MGT-331 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| MGT-381 | Mgt Information Systems | 4 |
| MGT-451 | Business and Society | 4 |
| MGT-491 | Strategic Management | 4 |
| Elective Courses | 12 | |
3 MGT courses at 300 level or higher 1 | ||
| Allied Courses | ||
| COMM-171 | Public Speaking | 4 |
| ECON-104 | Intro to Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECON-103 | Intro to Microeconomics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
- 1
May include ACCT-319. Credits earned in MGT-493, MGT-494 and MGT-498 may not be applied to the MGT electives requirement.
- 2
May be used to fulfill the Quantitative Learning requirement in the General Education Explorations program.
Marketing Specialization (Additional 16 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MGT-343 | Consumer Behavior 1 | 4 |
| MGT-434 | Marketing Research 1 | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Visual Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Writing for the Media | ||
| Digital Journalism | ||
| Public Relations Principles | ||
| Advertising & Promotion | ||
| Strategic Digital Marketing | ||
| Prof Sales & Negotiations | ||
| Customer Relationship MGT | ||
| Arts Mgt: Market Dev & Comm | ||
| Race Gender Sexuality Pop Cult | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
- 1
Also counts toward the Management electives.
Human Resources Specialization (Additional 16 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MGT-324 | Human Resources Mgt 1 | 4 |
| MGT-305 | Organizational Diversity | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Interpersonal Communications | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Women, Gender & Society | ||
| Global Ethnic Relations | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Nonprofit Management | ||
| Prof Sales & Negotiations | ||
| Project MGT Fundamentals | ||
| Applied Data Analysis & Vis | ||
| Safety Awareness | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
- 1
Also counts toward the Management Electives.
Entrepreneurship Specialization (Additional 16 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MGT-308 | Small Bus Entrepreneurship 1 | 4 |
| MGT-333 | Advertising & Promotion 1 | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Graphic Design Process | ||
| Visual Communication | ||
| Global Environmental Change | ||
| Writing for the Media | ||
| Human Resources Mgt | ||
| Strategic Digital Marketing | ||
| Competitive Manufacturing Mgt | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
- 1
Also counts toward the Management Electives.
Institutional Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Explorations Requirements | 40 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Requirements | 120 | |
| Electives must be taken to reach at least 120 credits, (including GEE, major or minor credits), to satisfy degree completion requirements for the college. | ||
| 40 credits must be at the 300 or 400-Level. | ||
Upon completion of the Management Studies B.A. degree, students will be able to:
- Understand and use quantitative decision-making tools to solve problems.
- Understand and assess the external business environment and complex forces leading to change.
- Use collaborative behaviors and team building skills to satisfy stated group goals.
- Think analytically, conceptually, and ethically about business related problems.
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.