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Management BS
Program overview
The management major prepares students for management and specialist careers in a variety of enterprises and organizations. Through this focused area of study, students develop the skills and concepts needed to become effective leaders, ethical decision makers, and creative innovators. The management curriculum provides both depth and flexibility in its offerings so that students can maximize their educational experience.
Cooperative education
Students are required to complete six months of cooperative education. Co-op allows students to practice and expand their management skills in real-world settings. These paid, full-time positions gives students a chance to gain valuable job-related experience while completing their degree.
Curriculum
Management, BS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| MGMT-101 | Business 1: Ideas and Business Planning | 3 |
| MGIS-101 | Computer-Based Analysis | 1 |
| ECON-101 | LAS Perspective 4: Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| COMM-253 | Communication | 3 |
| STAT-145 | LAS Perspective 7A: Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| MGIS-102 | Business 2: Technology-Enabled Launch | 2 |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| ECON-201 | LAS Perspective 3: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACCT-110 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| STAT-146 | LAS Perspective 7B: Introduction to Statistics II | 4 |
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 0 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ACCT-210 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| MKTG-230 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| FINC-220 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGMT-295 | Sophomore Integrated Experience | 1 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| MGMT-215 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| INTB-225 | Globalization | 3 |
| MATH-161 | Applied Calculus | 4 |
| Third Year | ||
| MGMT-340 | Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| Management Electives | 6 | |
| MGMT-310 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| LAS Perspective 5, 6 | 6 | |
| DECS-310 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT-320 | Managerial Skills | 3 |
| Cooperative Education | Co-op | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| MGMT-450 | Negotiations | 3 |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| LAS Electives | 12 | |
| MGMT-560 | Strategy and Innovation | 3 |
| Management Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 123 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.