Management includes the functions of planning, organization, motivation and control which are directed toward solving problems involving finance, human relations and production. The program in management is designed to prepare students for careers in the management of public and private sector organizations. To that end it presents students with a systematic body of knowledge to enable them to acquire an understanding of how formal organizations are structured and to appreciate the significance of informal structures within organizations. The program maintains a balance of theory and experiential learning to develop the thinking, traits, knowledge and skills essential to career success and leadership in any business.
Special emphasis is given to interpersonal and decision-making skills.
The Department conducts an internship program in a select group of organizations in which students are expected to take part in projects and organizational decision making situations. Each semester invitations are extended to a limited number of students selected from among those who have demonstrated high academic achievement. Candidates for the BA and the BS must also complete twelve credits in management as well as the abbreviated business core.