Management
Welcome to the Department of Management
The Department of Management prepares students for exciting career opportunities in Management and Management Information Systems. Some management graduates actually start their own businesses, while others begin their careers in established organizations.
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Our B.B.A. in Management prepares students for careers in a variety of different organizations and industries. Students can focus their studies in one of four concentrations. Many of our courses have online options for maximum flexibility.
Embedded Concentrations for Management
Human Resource Management:
- This concentration prepares students for high demand jobs in employment relations, training and development, talent acquisition, and total rewards.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management:
- This concentration is designed for students who want to start their own business. Students work with experienced faculty in courses such as The Creative Startup and Small Business Survival Skills.
Supply Chain Management:
- This concentration prepares students for high-demand job market in areas such as logistics, inventory control, and supply chain management.
Project Management:
- This concentration prepares students for careers such as event managers and project coordinators. Students examine how to provide control and structure to projects in organizations.
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Our B.B.A. in Management Information Systems (MIS) prepares students for careers in areas such as business systems analyst, database administrator, or cybersecurity analyst. Additionally, students can focus their studies in one of our two concentrations: business systems and analytics, or cybersecurity and networking.
Embedded Concentrations for Management Information Systems
Cybersecurity and Networking:
- This concentration prepares students for high-demand jobs in cybersecurity, networking, and the internet of things (IoT). As part of their coursework, students will explore areas such as cybercrime and digital forensics.
Business Systems and Analytics:
- This concentration prepares students for high demand careers in enterprise systems and data analytics. Students gain hands-on experience in areas such as SAP and data-mining.
We also encourage students to pursue professional certifications such as the aPHR or the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.