The Management Major equips students with the skills to make organizations run more effectively. A wide variety of courses are offered in fields that include organizational behavior, human resources management, diversity and inclusion, supply chain and operations management, innovation and project management, entrepreneurship, strategic management, and corporate social responsibility. Students may elect to complete the General Management major or choose a more specific concentration.
For further information about degree requirement policies and guidelines, see the Degree Requirements page.
Major Requirements
Major Courses (24 Credits)
General Management
This approach to the major offers maximum flexibility and is the best option for student who wish to create their own area of focus or combine areas of specialization.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| MG 215 | Supply Chain and Operations Fundamentals | 3 |
| MG 240 | Interpersonal Relations in Management | 3 |
| MG 331 | Management of International Operations | 3 |
| MG 345 | Organizations, Society and Responsible Management | 3 |
| Three 200-level or higher Management (MG) or Professional Sales (PRS) electives (excluding MG 313 and MG 300) | 9 | |
| One Management-related elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Management with Concentration
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| MG 215 | Supply Chain and Operations Fundamentals | 3 |
| MG 240 | Interpersonal Relations in Management | 3 |
| MG 331 | Management of International Operations | 3 |
| MG 345 | Organizations, Society and Responsible Management | 3 |
| Beyond these core courses, select one of five concentrations: | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
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Management-related electives can be fulfilled by any AC, AF, FI, MG (excluding MG 313 and MG 300), MK, PRS or XD courses not otherwise required. Any LA course numbered 200 or higher (except LA 402) can also fulfill the requirement. The following EC courses can also fulfill the requirement: EC 224, EC 225, EC 311, EC 346, EC 373, EC 374, EC 375, EC 376, EC 377, EC 402, EC 431, EC 441 and EC 454. The following CS courses can also fulfill the requirement: CS 321, CS 341, CS 350, CS 360, CS 401, CS 402, CS 421, and CS 460. SO 263 may also be used as MG-related elective. The chair of the department may be petitioned to consider other courses as MG-related, depending on the focus within the major.
The Business Environment (6 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 305 | Business Processes and Systems | 3 |
| MG 300 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
General Degree Requirements
Foundations for Success (15 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FDS 100 | Falcon Discovery Seminar | 3 |
| Communications and Writing | ||
| Select one from: | ||
| EMS 101 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| or EMS 101L | Critical Reading and Writing with Lab | |
| or EMS 102 | Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students | |
| or EMS 102L | Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students with Lab | |
| And one from: | ||
| EMS 104 | Multimodal Communication | 3 |
| or EMS 105 | Multimodal Communication for Multilingual Students | |
| Information Technology | ||
| CS 100 | Solving Business Problems with Information Technology | 3 |
| Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Select one from: | ||
| MA 105 | Mathematical Foundations for Business | 3 |
| or MA 105L | Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab | |
| or MA 107 | Applied Calculus for Business | |
| or MA 107L | Applied Calculus for Business with Lab | |
| or MA 131 | Calculus I | |
| or MA 131L | Calculus I with Lab | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must take six courses, one in each category of Context and Perspectives: | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| All courses are required: | ||
| AC 115 | Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| EC 111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| FI 118 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| LA 100 | Business Law | 3 |
| MG 116 | Human Dynamics in Organizations | 3 |
| ST 113 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Communication Intensive
All students are required to take a three-credit course designated as a Communication Intensive. This requirement can be met within a variety of course subjects in both Arts & Sciences and Business. Communication Intensive courses are designated with a "Communication Intensive" course tag in Workday. Transfer students with a minimum of 30 credits will be waived from the Communication Intensive requirement.
Please note that certain majors have an additional three-credit Communication Intensive built into their major requirements, separate from the general CI requirement.
Additional Requirements
Arts and Sciences Electives (15 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select five Arts & Sciences elective courses | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Unrestricted Electives (24 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select eight elective courses | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Total: 120 Credits
Concentration Requirements
Entrepreneurship Concentration
The Entrepreneurship concentration within the Management Major is designed for students who aspire to lead, innovate, and build something of their own—whether that’s a startup, a nonprofit organization, or a new venture within an existing company. This concentration equips future founders and leaders with the strategic, operational, and leadership skills necessary to turn ideas into sustainable enterprises.
In addition to the four required Management courses, Entrepreneurship concentrators take the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MG 335 | Entrepreneurial Thinking | 3 |
| MG 336 | New Venture Planning and Financing | 3 |
| MG 338 | Launching Your Business | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Negotiating | ||
| Internship in Management Practice | ||
| Effective Selling | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Global Management Concentration
The Global Management concentration is for students who will cross national and cultural boundaries in their professional lives. In addition to the four required Management courses, Global Management concentrators take the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MG 228 | Managing Diversity in the Workplace | 3 |
| MG 334 | International Management Behavior | 3 |
| Management-Related Elective: MG or non-MG international course in a culturally distant location. Course needs to be approved by concentration coordinator or department chair. | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| International Economics | ||
| International Economic Growth and Development | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Globalization | ||
| Global Regions | ||
| Cross-Cultural Understanding | ||
| International Relations | ||
| International Organizations | ||
| History of the World Economy | ||
| Business Ethics: International Business Ethics | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Human Resources Management Concentration
The concentration in Human Resources Management complements a student’s Management Major by providing a focused understanding of how organizations manage their most valuable asset – people. Emphasis is placed on fostering a culture of engagement and leading performance through effective people strategies. Students will gain practical insights into how leaders and HR professionals contribute to organizational success by ensuring alignment between workforce capabilities and strategic objectives.
In addition to the four required Management courses, HRM concentrators take the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MG 250 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MG 350 | Talent Management | 3 |
| MG 351 | Developing Workforce Capabilities | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Management and Human Resources Law | ||
| Total Rewards | ||
| Internship in Management Practice | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Leadership Concentration
The Leadership concentration is designed to support students in their personal growth and development while cultivating the essential skills needed to lead and collaborate effectively. Leadership is not limited to those with a title or position, it is also the way individuals carry out their roles and responsibilities with integrity, purpose, and influence. Students will learn the foundations of effective leadership and focus on self-awareness and development.
In addition to the four required Management courses, Leadership concentrators take the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MG 228 | Managing Diversity in the Workplace | 3 |
| MG 241 | Leadership: Concepts, Competencies and Character | 3 |
| MG 360 | Negotiating | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Career Success and Self-discovery | ||
| Management Consulting | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Internship in Management Practice | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Supply Chain and Operations Management Concentration
The Supply Chain and Operations Management concentration is for students who will focus their professional lives on maximizing the effectiveness of organization supply chains and processes. In addition to the four required Management courses, Supply Chain and Operations Management concentrators will take the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MG 315 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MG 316 | Service Operations Management | 3 |
| MG 317 | Managing Quality | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Data and Information Management | ||
| Data-Driven Decision Making | ||
| Business Processing and Communications Infrastructure | ||
| Decision Support and Business Intelligence | ||
| Enterprise Systems Configuration for Business | ||
| Information Security and Computer Forensics | ||
| Database Management Systems | ||
| Intermediate Applied Statistics | ||
| Linear Models for Business Decision-Making | ||
| Regression Analysis | ||
| Human Resources Management | ||
| Continuous Process Improvement / Lean and Six Sigma | ||
| Selected Topics in Management | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Negotiating | ||
| Science of Sustainability | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |