Management Program Information

Bachelor of Business Administration

 

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The objective of this program is to train broadly competent managers for leadership roles in a wide variety of organizations, public or private, product or service oriented, and profit or nonprofit.  To accomplish this objective, this program offers students the opportunity to acquire knowledge about the management of human and physical resources and to acquire skills useful in the management of any organization.  This program emphasizes the importance of effective oral and written communication, teamwork, critical thinking, data-driven decision making, strategic planning, ethics, entrepreneurial management, and diversity in the business environment. In addition, this program introduces students to the application and strategic use of the acquired knowledge and skills in areas such as personnel management, organizational behavior, production management, international business, and small business.

4 + 1 BBA/MBA
Bachelor/Master of Business Administration

The 4+1 program provides an exciting pathway for students to earn a BBA degree and an MBA degree in 5 years. Students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management can apply to this program. Once accepted, students will complete up to 15 MBA credit hours in their junior and senior years to fulfill the Business Elective Requirements. The MBA credits will apply to both the MBA and BBA programs.

Students interested in the 4+1 program should contact their Academic Advisors as early as possible for more information and to ensure they follow the appropriate 4+1 program academic plan. Students must apply to the Center for Graduate Studies after completing 60 credits of their program and before/in the first semester of their junior year in order to be considered official acceptance into the 4+1 program. Students should contact the Enrollment Department to review acceptance criteria.