Management (BS)

Program Overview

The University of Connecticut's Management (BS) program emphasizes leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic thinking. It prepares students for management roles or careers in business, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The optional Entrepreneurship Concentration offers specialized courses in venture capital, investment, and consulting. Graduates are equipped for positions in management, entrepreneurship, and business development.

Program Outline

Management (BS) - University of Connecticut

Degree Overview

• Focuses on leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, and strategic vision.
• Prepares students for leadership roles or those working in the business world.

Outline

Program Requirements

• Cumulative 2.0 GPA for all Management (MENT) courses.
• School of Business residence requirements (excluding education abroad courses).
• 15 MENT credits (five three-credit MENT courses) + three credits in a 3000/4000-level management or business course.

Entrepreneurship Concentration (optional)

• Requires two specific MENT courses and
• two additional 3000-level or above MENT courses with entrepreneurship content.

Course List

• Required Management Courses
• MENT 3234 - Opportunity Generation, Assessment, and Promotion
• MENT 3235 - Venture Planning, Management, and Growth
• 3000-Level+ Management Courses with Entrepreneurship Content
• MENT 3741 - Foundations of Venture Capital
• MENT 3742 - Venture Investment Sourcing and Analysis
• MENT 3882 - Professional Practice in Management or Entrepreneurial Consulting
• MENT 3982 - Professional Practice in Entrepreneurial Business Development
• MENT 4741 - Advanced Venture Investing
• MENT 4742 - Leading a Venture Fund
• MENT 4292 - Venture Consulting

Assessment

• Coursework and grades.
• Potential additional assessments may be specified by individual courses.

Teaching

• Experienced faculty with industry knowledge and research expertise.
• Interactive teaching methods using case studies, group projects, and presentations.

Careers

• Management positions in various industries.
• Entrepreneurship and starting new ventures.
• Links to the General Education Requirements and School of Business Degree Requirements sections of the catalog.
• The specific courses offered may vary depending on the academic year.