Management
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Management Major
The Management major is designed to provide students with the analytical and conceptual background necessary for effective management of businesses and other organizations. Students develop expertise in the major sub-areas of organizational behavior, production and operations management, human resources, and strategy. Students with management majors find employment in all types of profit and non-profit organizations. Students pursuing a Management major may also choose the Human Resource Management track.
Human Resource Management Track
The Human Resource Management track provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively serve in a Human Resource Management position. Students obtain knowledge in the legal environment of employment, job analysis, recruitment and selection, performance appraisals, compensation, training and labor relations.
Supply Chain Management Track
The Supply Chain Management track provides students with the background necessary to perform well in a wide range of supply chain environments. Students are exposed to areas such as transportation and logistics, supply chain modeling, vendor managed inventory, supplier and customer relationship management, revenue management, purchasing, cost of ownership, and risk assessment.
Plan of Study
Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 110 | 4 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| MATH 144 | 4 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | 3 | MIS 116 | 3 |
| ECON 201 | 3 | ECON 202 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Wellness | 2 | Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ACCT 200 | 3 | ACCT 201 | 3 |
| SOC 110 | 3 | STAT 331 | 2 |
| PHIL 216 | 3 | Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| STAT 330 | 3 | Gen Ed Science & Technology (w/lab) | 4 |
| Gen Ed Science & Technology | 3 | Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 320 | 3 | BUSN 430 | 3 |
| FIN 320 | 3 | MGMT 330 | 3 |
| MGMT 320 | 3 | MGMT 450 | 3 |
| MRKT 320 | 3 | MIS 320 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Cultural Diversity | 3 | 300-400 Level Business Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MGMT 360 | 3 | BUSN 489 | 3 |
| 300-400 Level Management Electives (2) | 6 | 300-400 Level Management Electives (2) | 6 |
| 300-400 Level Business Elective | 3 | 300-400 Level Business Elective | 3 |
| Non-Major Elective | 2 | 300-400 Level Elective | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Note: Management majors can pursue a human resource management track and/or a supply chain management track as part of their program, provided that the 300-400 level business, management, and free electives taken meet the track(s) requirements.