Business Management Major: Economic Science Option (B.S.)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management equips students with essential competencies in critical thinking, communication, and ethical practice. It provides a comprehensive foundation in business principles, preparing graduates for diverse management roles or further graduate study. The program emphasizes experiential learning and offers a range of electives to tailor students' interests in areas like entrepreneurship and international business.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management offers students the appropriate breadth and depth of study with a concentration of five courses to pursue other areas of interest in management. The degree is responsive to the education needs of businesses and includes an appropriate foundation for further graduate study. The outcomes-based program is built upon a foundation of six essential competencies that are integrated throughout the curriculum: critical thinking, effective oral and written communication, applied quantitative analysis, managing in a global environment, ethical practice, and leadership.

Objectives:

• To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a variety of business management roles.
• To prepare students for further graduate study in business management.
• To develop students' critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• To instill in students a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility.

Outline:

The program consists of a core curriculum, major requirements, and elective requirements. The core curriculum includes courses in general education, mathematics, and statistics. The major requirements include courses in accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, and human resource management. The elective requirements allow students to pursue their interests in a variety of areas, such as entrepreneurship, international business, and nonprofit management.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, papers, and projects. The faculty use a variety of rubrics to assess student work.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a faculty of experienced and dedicated professors. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations. The program also offers a variety of experiential learning opportunities, such as internships and research projects.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in business management. Some of the most common career paths include:

• Management consultant
• Financial analyst
• Marketing manager
• Operations manager
• Human resource manager
• Entrepreneur
The program also prepares students for further graduate study in business management.