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Are you a natural born leader who likes to strategize, organize, innovate, and collaborate with others? When faced with problems, do people tend to look to you for solutions? Do you enjoy being in charge of projects or tasks? You may just have what it takes to be a successful manager or entrepreneur.

A 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç Bachelor of Science in Management equips you with the intellectual and professional tools needed to assume positions of responsibility within an organization. Courses in leadership, organizational behavior, operations management, finance, and strategy will help you understand different areas and demands of the workplace. These courses, alongside your choice of a concentration in entrepreneurship or global business, will shape you into a leader of purpose and influence.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll have opportunities to apply your learning in real-world settings through a variety of student-run organizations and hands-on experiences. Whether you choose to develop leadership skills in clubs like the Management and Leadership Club or the Women in Business Club, network with peers in the Social Entrepreneurship Society, or explore international markets through trips and other international opportunities, you’ll find countless ways to expand your skills, connect with future business leaders, build a global mindset, and gain practical insights that prepare you for a meaningful career.

For information about the courses required for the Management, B.S. Business Administration program, view the 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç Catalog. 

The business world presents opportunities for creative and motivated individuals who excel in leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. With a huge demand for individuals trained to lead their companies to success, the versatile set of skills you’ll develop by pursuing a degree in management from 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç will open doors and opportunities that are seemingly endless. 

At 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç, our management program aims to set you up for success with two objectives:

• Equipping you with the intellectual and professional tools needed to assume positions of responsibility
• Helping you to understand the different areas and demands of the workplace for leadership, organizational behavior, operations management, finance, and strategy

These objectives and your choice of a concentration in entrepreneurship or supply chain will set you up to be a leader of purpose and influence.

Job outlook for management careers

For administrative services and facilities managers (one of the most common careers 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç alumni pursue with this degree), employment is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

What can you do with a management degree?

Many graduates of the 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç management program have gone on to work in industries such as website development, sales, social media, interior design, insurance, and much more. The opportunities are limitless with a degree in management because companies and organizations always have a demand for leadership to help them grow and achieve their goals.

Some of the positions 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç graduates currently hold:

General and Operations Managers

2020 Median annual salary: $123,880

General and operations managers are responsible for managing activities that are part of the production of services in wide-ranging fields from social media to election campaigns. Operations managers' responsibilities include human resource management, asset management, and cost management. Their indirect responsibilities can include interacting with the managers in other functional areas within the organization whose roles have an impact on operations. 

Necessary attributes and skills:

• Managing the operations process
• Embracing design, planning, and control
• Emphasizing performance improvement and operations strategy
• Open communication with staff and constituents
• Innovative thinking for improvement of programs and strategies

Administrative Services and Facilities Managers 

2020 Median annual salary: $98,890

Administrative services and facilities managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. The specific responsibilities vary, but these managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of administrative managers who specialize in different areas.

Necessary attributes and skills:

• Supervise clerical and administrative staff
• Set goals and deadlines for their department
• Develop, manage, and monitor records
• Recommend changes to policies or procedures in order to improve operations, such as reassessing supplies or recordkeeping
• Monitor facilities to make sure that they remain safe, secure, and well maintained
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems
• Make sure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards and comply with regulations

Management Consultants and Business Analysts

2020 Median annual salary: $87,660

Management consultants and business analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s or product’s efficiency. They work one-on-one with an organization offering advice and guidance to encourage growth and long-term solutions when it comes to methods, equipment, revenue, expenditure, and employment reports. 

Necessary attributes and skills:

• Data collection and analysis
• Interviewing skills and communication of ideas
• Ingenuity to develop solutions or alternative practices
• Creativity and consistency with presentations or written reports

Take the lead and make your mark in an organization or company 

The robust set of skills you can develop by pursuing a degree in management from 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç prepares you to accomplish the vision and goals of companies through leadership, delegation, and communication. Learn what it takes to be at the forefront of a company while manifesting its success.

Take the first step on your journey and apply to 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç today, or with one of our counselors for additional support and to answer any questions you may have.

Spotlight

Randal Schober, Ed.D.

With more than 20 years of combined experience in entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, and organizational leadership, Randal Schober brings a wealth of knowledge to 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç’s Fermanian School of Business.

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