Industrial psychology and sociology give you additional insights into individual and group determinants of behavior in organizations. The Management Department sponsors and supports qualified students in the cooperative education program. Through this experience, students typically find easy access to entry-level jobs. Many management majors enter corporate training programs designed to prepare them for middle management positions and eventual advancement to top positions. These organizations provide opportunities for students to become more fully involved in the management field.
Students gain exposure to the profession through chapter meetings and plant visits.
This international professional society is dedicated to all aspects of managing human resources. SHRM provides interaction between students and executives, an important opportunity for professional networking. As a student in the Management Department, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and energetic faculty. Many of the management faculty have had the opportunity to teach or present their research abroad, in countries such as Austria, Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, India, Hong Kong, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. As a result, their teaching reflects some of the most current developments in international management, and you will become aware of these trends.