Bachelor of Science in Business, Management Major

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Why Choose Management?

Management focuses on getting things done. Managers directly support the efforts of other people in business and organizations, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities. Managers focus on achieving the goals of the business or organization while being accountable for performance results.

High-performing managers are good at building working relationships with others. They help co-workers and employees develop skills, foster teamwork, and create a work environment both satisfying for employees while pursuing the business or organization’s goals. Many of our management majors also double major in human resource management or complete the certificate in human resources.

Careers

Organizations and companies of all sizes from all industries require educated and skilled managers to meet their goals while building a welcoming work environment for employees. You will need grounding in strategic management, strong leadership skills, and organizational change.

Our graduates work for:

  • Wright Patt Air Force Base
  • Reynolds and Reynolds
  • NCR
  • United States Air Force
  • Speedway
  • LexisNexis
  • Kettering Health Network
  • PNC
  • Wright-Patt Credit Union
  • Fifth Third Bank

Our graduates work as:

  • Marketing manager
  • Budget analyst
  • Business manager
  • Program supervisor
  • CFO
  • Contract negotiator
  • Supervisor
  • Owner
  • Executive director
  • Quality manager
 

Real-World Experience

We encourage you to apply skills learned in the classroom through experiences with local organizations. You will learn from our award-winning faculty and work on significant projects, allowing you to apply your classroom education to real-world situations.

Our Organization Effectiveness Lecture Series hosts expert speakers that focus on leadership, organization development, and innovation in business. The event teams up with local businesses and organizations with more than 100 attendees annually.

Academics and Curriculum

View Bachelor of Science in Business, Management major program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog. View business core course requirements.

Admission

Review the admission requirements and complete the admission application. Identify whether you will be majoring in management.

If you are a current student and wish to change majors, submit a Major/Minor Change Request by logging in to WINGS, then select Student Academics under Your Launchpad. If you are an undecided/exploratory student, talk to your advisor about majoring in human resource management.

Program Outcomes

When you complete the program, you will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in management. The first two years of the program ground students in the essential, concrete skills needed as business students while the final two years focus on management skills.