Management

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If you pursue a degree in management, you will find courses utilizing the most contemporary information about the constantly evolving area of business management. In these courses, you will develop real-world skills through application-oriented, hands-on work that transcends the classroom.

The Management Program can help prepare you for a future role as a business leader by providing you with the fundamentals of business and skills in areas such as communication, decision-making, leadership, collaboration, and professional behavior.

What can you do with a degree in Management? You'll find a world of opportunities available to you in jobs that involve aspects of organizing, directing, planning, and overseeing. Our program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to be successful in a myriad of professions, including: human resource, manufacturing, purchasing and healthcare management; government and non-profit agencies; insurance, banking, and real estate.

Residential Degree
Eight Semester Plans
Online Degree

The B.S.B.A. in Management requires 120 total hours: 42 , 36 , 27 and 15-21 general elective hours, depending on Liberal Studies courses completed.

Students who wish to receive a must complete 18 hours of study.
Students who wish to receive a must complete 18 total hours of study.
Students who wish to receive a must complete 18 hours of study.

Students who wish to finish their Management degree in eight semesters can follow a prescribed program of study:

For a B.S.B.A. in Management

For dual degrees in Management and Marketing

For dual degrees in Management and Business Administration & Law

For dual degrees in Management and Economic Analysis

For dual degrees in Management and Entrepreneurship

Students who wish to finish their Management degree in three years can follow a prescribed program of study:

For a B.S.B.A. in Management (three year plan)

The distance B.S.B.A. in Management program replicates the on-campus program with distance students taking the same courses delivered by the same faculty as students in the on-campus program. For more information, contact cobdistance@wcu.edu.

Most students enroll in 6-9 credit hours per semester.

The B.S.B.A. in Management requires 120 total hours: 42 , 36 , 27 and 15-21 general elective hours, depending on Liberal Studies courses completed.

Internships

There are numerous internship opportunities for students.鈥疘n some cases internships are established through a faculty member in the student's major.鈥疧ftentimes students find part-time jobs in an area鈥痳elated to their field of study.鈥疻hen this happens,鈥痵tudents鈥痵hould discuss with their academic advisor the possibility of receiving college credit. Generally, three hours of general elective credit can be earned for a minimum of 200 hours of experience.

Advantages

Three (possibly more) hours of course credit which counts as a general elective towards your degree
Compensation
Relevant entry-level experience
Ability to make a more informed career decision and to be ahead of peers who do not have experience in the field
Future contacts and references/networking opportunities

How to Apply and Prepare

Visit WCU Career Services and obtain information about resumes, job searches, and interviewing
Attend Career Services seminar on Resume Writing and schedule an appointment with Career Services for resume assistance
Attend Interviewing Skills and Job Search Seminars
Become involved in鈥痶he appropriate鈥痵tudent organizations.
Attend Career Fairs

Once you accept an internship offer, with permission from your academic advisor register for the internship course to obtain three hours of elective credit. All students must keep a work log, submit a written report and make a short presentation to faculty and students about their work.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad programs are a great way to expand your horizons and at the same time earn college credit toward the completion of your academic program. If you want to gain international experience and exposure and a distinguishing edge in today's competitive job market, then studying abroad is for you. Academically, studying abroad is not only a fun way to earn credits, but it also exposes you to different teaching methods and perspectives on academic topics.

Western's Study Abroad opportunities are designed for both undergraduate and graduate students. These opportunities consist of programs that are one semester or an entire academic year, or even just for the summer. Each program has its own distinctions and prerequisites. Learn more about these opportunities.

Student Clubs & Organizations--SHRM

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

WCU鈥檚 College of Business houses an award-winning student chapter for the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM student membership offers a wide variety of benefits, including:

Interesting HR & career-focused speakers
Job shadowing opportunities
Mentoring
Site visits
Scholarships
Case competition teams
Connections to local SHRM professional chapters
Participation in local chapter events
And much more!

Membership is available to ALL majors in the College of Business. More information coming soon! Please contact Bryan Schaffer (bschaffer@wcu.edu) if you are interested.