Management majors enter a wide range of jobs including management positions in business, government, education, and not-for-profit organizations. Entrepreneurship majors who postpone founding their own company often do so in order to work at an established firm that will provide critical industry experience to complement their education before they open their own company.

To enhance our graduates’ success, the management and entrepreneurship curricula are designed to develop students’ awareness of the problems faced by managers, and to develop students’ ability to analyze and solve those challenges. Our students hone these analytical and interpersonal skills, as well as the abilities to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, foster teamwork, and take on leadership roles, so that as graduates they already have experience working with, respecting, and communicating with people from around the world.

A sample of related occupations

Founder
Entrepreneur
Small Business Owner
International Trade Specialist
Assistant Manager
Regional Manager
Store Manager
Human Resource Manager
Human Resource Generalist
Recruiter
Training Specialist
Management Consultant
Financial Planner
Analyst
Supply Planner
Auditor
Public Relations
Logistics Manager
Assistant Buyer/Buyer
Inventory Control Specialist
Account Executive
Operations Manager
Property Manager
Facilities Planner
Development Officer 

Career Profiles

Management Trainee: Graduates who enter management trainee programs receive training about the industry they have selected, as well as the organization which has hired them. Programs are tailored to the needs of the specific organization and vary in the extent to which they provide training around product and services, functional needs of the trainee’s department, and general management and interpersonal skills.

Account Executive: Graduates who start their career paths as account executives find that as the primary contact for clients, they must build relationships based on trust and professionalism. These positions require excellent written and verbal communications skills to describe and/or sell products/services effectively, solve customer complaints, and in some cases explain industry jargon. Account executives often work independently with little supervision, and thus need strong organizational and time management abilities.

Department Manager: Graduates who take on a management role in either for-profit or not-for-profit organizations will find that in managing day-to-day operations, they are called upon to set policies, direction and goals, determine the allocation of resources, plan for growth or contingencies, resolve employees’ problems and conflicts, communicate results and goals, and coordinate with other departments and constituents. In some cases, managers must maintain inventories, develop new opportunities or services, mentor and train employees, as well as complete a host of organization-specific tasks. Knowledge of accounting, marketing, business law, finance, and information systems gained from the business core of the BSBA provides managers with a broad understanding and preparation to meet these various demands.

Management Consultant: Graduates who enter the management consulting field often begin their careers at large consulting firms that have strong training programs and clear career paths. Consultants aid organizations by analyzing their existing work processes, resource allocations, goal planning, reward systems, and coordination. Consultants present these findings as well as recommended solutions.; Sometimes the relationship is extended so they may assist with the implementation of proposed solutions. Consultants need to be highly motivated and able to work without supervision. They must competently manage details, meet self- and other-imposed deadlines, demonstrate superior interpersonal and communication skills, and make confident and persuasive presentations.

Small Business Owners: Graduates who become small business owners are self-motivated problem solvers who are willing to work long hours. Whether the business is a store, restaurant, boutique, salon, trade (plumbing, heating, contractor), law firm, art studio, or manufacturer, small business owners are responsible for the production of products/services, financing, marketing, hiring and paying employees, maintaining physical buildings and assets, and all managing legal and ethical constraints on that business and industry. Small business owners make up 99% of all employers – some create their own companies, others buy franchise or firms from entrepreneurs.