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.
Integrative Studies Requirements
40 credits minimum
Management Studies Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (56 Credits) | ||
| Core Courses (44 Credits) | ||
| The following courses must earn a grade of C or higher. | ||
| MGT-101 | Introduction to Management | 4 |
| MGT-140 | Quantitative Decision-Making 1 | 4 |
| MGT-215 | Accounting for Decision Making | 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 Credits) | 12 | |
3 MGT courses at 300 level or higher 1 | ||
| Allied Courses (12 Credits) | ||
| IHCOMM-171 | Public Speaking 2 | 4 |
| ISECON-104 | Intro to Macroeconomics 2 | 4 |
| ECON-103 | Intro to Microeconomics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
- 1
May include MGT-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 IQL 101 Integrative Studies requirement.
- 3
May be used to fulfill an Integrative Studies requirement.
Marketing Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (16 Credits) | ||
| MGT-343 | Consumer Behavior 1 | 4 |
| MGT-434 | Marketing Research 1 | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Visual Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Media Writing Fundamentals | ||
| Multimedia Fundamentals | ||
| 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (16 Credits) | ||
| MGT-324 | Human Resources Mgt 1 | 4 |
| IIMGT-305 | Organizational Diversity 1 | 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (16 Credits) | ||
| MGT-308 | Small Bus Entrepreneurship 1 | 4 |
| MGT-333 | Advertising & Promotion 1 | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 4 | |
| Drawing I | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Graphic Design Process | ||
| Visual Communication | ||
| Global Environmental Change | ||
| Media Writing Fundamentals | ||
| Human Resources Mgt | ||
| Strategic Digital Marketing | ||
| Competitive Manufacturing Mgt | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 1
Also counts toward the Management Electives.
Electives
Select additional courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.
Degree Requirements
120 credits
40 credits at the upper-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