Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Management B.B.A. (includes specializations in Human Resources Management and Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)


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Major in Management


(Major Code: 311)

The B.B.A. degree in Management has three distinct tracks: traditional management, management with a specialization in human resource (HR) management, and management with a specialization in entrepreneurship and small business management.

Traditional track: The traditional management degree prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations. It also provides a solid foundation for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in business, law, and a variety of other disciplines. Courses for the management program are designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills pertaining to managerial communication, leadership, international management, strategic management, and ethical conduct.

Human Resource Management track: The management degree with a specialization in human resource (HR) management prepares graduates who can contribute to the missions of organizations, both operationally and strategically. Human resources professionals are expected to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today’s workforce. The program’s content provides a comprehensive coverage of the major human resource responsibilities, including recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, employee relations, health and safety, and strategic HR planning.

This track is fully aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) curriculum guidelines (established in 2005). Students completing this SHRM-approved program are eligible to take the SHRM-CP exam (which normally requires three years of experience) during their final year of study. (See Note below for a list of the aligned courses.)

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Track: The management degree with a specialization in entrepreneurship and small business management prepares graduates with interests in starting new ventures and/or managing small businesses. This track gives students a foundational understanding of entrepreneurship and small business management in addition to obtaining a range of skills and tools to be successful in this space.

University Core Curriculum Requirements


Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog. Students must take the following courses.

B.B.A. Degree Requirements


Refer to the “Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree Core Requirements ” section of the catalog.)

Management Requirements


Management with a Specialization in Human Resource Management Requirements


Additional electives to total 120 hours


Note:


Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam

The following courses are fully aligned with SHRM curriculum guidelines. Students completing them are eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP exam during their final year of study. (The normal requirement of three years’ experience is waived.)

Additional Eligibility Requirements

For information about additional eligibility requirements for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam, contact a Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business adviser.

Management with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management:


Students may use the management major to create a specialization in entrepreneurship and small business management.

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides


Degree checklists and curriculum guides (suggested course sequences) are available by linking to the Advising Services Degree Checklists webpage.

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