MANAGEMENT - MAJOR

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The study of management provides a distinct advantage to almost any discipline or career path. As a Management major, you will learn tools for effective teamwork, leadership, organizational dynamics, organizational culture, strategic planning, change management and human resource management. You will also find the opportunity to develop and refine the analytical, quantitative and communication skills that are critical for a successful professional career, to start a company, or to pursue graduate study in business or law.

EARNING A MAJOR

You must complete the core curriculum and the business curriculum, along with the three required Management courses plus three Management elective courses (ENT 2020, Intro to Entrepreneurship, also fulfills a Management elective course).

REQUIRED COURSES

MGT 2155 - Organizational Behavior

Description:
Human behavior in organizations; research and theoretical writing on organizational behavior; case discussions. Junior or senior standing.
Prerequisites:
(VSB 2020 and VSB 2009 (concurrency) or VSB 2010 (concurrency) or VSB 2030 (concurrency) and VSB 2040 (concurrency)) or MGT 1102
Credit Hours:
3
Last Offered:
Spring 2021, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2018
CRSE Attributes:
Writing Enhanced Requirement


EARNING A CONSULTING CONCENTRATION

Many want to pursue a career in management consulting and want more exposure to the expectations and demands of this industry. The Consulting concentration, open only to Management majors, combines the theoretical knowledge of management with consulting best practices and real-world consulting challenges to help prepare you for this field.

In addition to completing the requirements for a Management major, you can also earn a consulting concentration by completing the two courses listed below.

COURSES FOR THE CONCENTRATION

  • MGT 3070 - Solving Complex Bus Problems
  • MGT 3080 - Management Consulting Practicum


EARNING A CONSULTING MINOR

Consulting minor is also available to a non-MGT major.  You can  earn a consulting minor by completing the following three courses.

COURSES FOR THE MINOR

  • MGT 3070 - Solving Complex Bus Problems
  • MGT 3080 - Management Consulting Practicum
  • Plus one additional course
    VSB 3900 - Innovation & Design Practicum

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