Management

Ramona Nelson (department head)

The courses listed under the heading of management are those traditionally included as business administration courses. There is a growing trend toward the use of the term "management" to emphasize that the principles taught apply to all types of organization rather than only to profit-seeking business enterprises.

Required for a major: The foundation courses, which include ECON 130; MATH 115 or ECON 242; ACCTG 150; INSYS 250 or 260; MATH 140 or higher. Other requirements include MGT 240, 351, 352, 353, two management electives numbered above 300, and MGT 490. Students completing more than one major may elect to complete their senior project requirement in a major other than management. Students must achieve at least a C average (2.0 GPA) in the foundation courses. Courses in which grades below C- are earned will not count toward filling the foundation requirements. These foundation requirements should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Management courses numbered above 300 are intended for students with junior standing. Students interested in the management major are expected to have adequate preparation in math. The minimum expectation is strong Algebra II skills with preparation in pre-calculus or beyond recommended.

The credit hours required for the management major must be earned in regular classroom courses. Credits earned through directed readings, independent study, internships and the senior project may not be counted toward the total hours required for the major.

Students planning to pursue graduate work in management studies are advised to consult a management faculty member to identify coursework in economics, accounting, mathematics, and management information systems that will strengthen their graduate application.

Students majoring in this area are urged to consider the following courses as electives: COMS 132 and COMS 252, POLS 130, PSYC 130. Students planning on graduate study should consider MATH 240, 321, and 322.

Required for a minor: ACCTG 150, MGT 240, two courses from MGT 351, 352, 353, and one management elective above 300.

Required for certification to teach: Completion of the management major, completion of the secondary education program, and student teaching at the secondary level. See education department for secondary education minor requirements.

Arts and Sports Management Concentrations: To complete the arts management concentration a student is required to complete a major in art, music, or theatre/dance and a minor in management, or a major in management and a minor in art, music, or theatre/dance. To complete a sports management concentration a student is required to complete a major in physical education and a minor in management, or a major in management and a minor in physical education.

Certificate in International Management Studies: This certificate is awarded to students of modern languages and management. The specific requirements are described in the Academic Information section of the catalog.