Two undergraduate majors are offered by the Department of Management: management and decision sciences. Each is described below.

Course prefix: DSc

The B.B.A. major in decision sciences allows students who are analytically inclined to study several general skills and applications areas. It focuses on the development of skills in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and designing analytical systems. These skills are applied within the context of decision support systems, which are systems that use advanced information technology to support the managers' decision making.

The major is grounded in the functional areas of business and complemented by statistical and management science modeling techniques. Strong emphasis is placed throughout the program on communication skills, both in writing and in dealing with groups. The following are common threads through all of the required major courses: (1) identifying and gathering critical data, (2) developing and applying analytical methods to reach or support conclusions, and (3) presenting conclusions in written and oral form.

Decision sciences courses may apply toward major credit in another field. The chair of the department in which the student is majoring should be consulted.

Alpha Iota Delta is the national honorary society in decision sciences. Contact the department for information about this organization.

Required Major Courses: DSc 4020, 4100, 4120, 4130, 4220, and one elective which must be selected from DSc 4240 or DSc 4760.

Course prefix: Mgt

Skilled management is the backbone of successful enterprise. Students who choose management careers invest in skills that focus on leveraging human capital at the individual, small group, organizational, and even industry levels. Further, management specialties, such as human resource management, production and operations management, organizational behavior, and entrepreneurship provide the students with highly coveted qualifications to advance their careers quickly. Students receiving a degree in management will be poised to assume leadership positions in their organizations and industries, with entry-level positions available in such diverse areas as human resource management, regional management, general management, production and operations management, and entrepreneurial ventures, reflecting a growing market for talented, well-trained management specialists.

Required Major Courses: Mgt 4010, Mgt 4300, Mgt 4700, and four additional 4000-level management courses.

Students may select a general management major or may choose one of these specializations: human resource management, production/operations management, or organizational behavior. Students who choose a specialization will receive maximum benefit by taking the corresponding required management course before taking other management courses in the specialization. Suggested major courses and electives are included in the descriptions that follow. Students should consult the appropriate sections of the catalog for prerequisites, if any, for the suggested electives.

Students interested in careers in any aspect of labor-management relations or human resource management in either a line or staff capacity should seek a specialization in human resource management. The following courses are appropriate for this specialization. Courses are listed numerically and do not denote a particular order of importance or relevance.

Suggested management courses:

Suggested electives:

The production/operations management specialization develops the basic skills required by line and staff managers to effectively resolve the complex technological, administrative, and behavioral problems encountered in managing operations in both manufacturing and service organizations. This specialization may be obtained by selecting an appropriate program from the courses listed below. Entry-level positions can be obtained in production planning, scheduling, purchasing, logistics, quality management, and project management. Additionally, graduates may obtain supervisory positions in the management of production operations.

Courses specifically designed to follow Mgt 4700:

Other relevant management courses:

Suggested electives:

Students who seek careers related to change management, consulting, or other aspects of interpersonal dynamics may specialize in organizational behavior. A specialization may be obtained by selecting appropriate electives from courses listed below.

Suggested management courses:

Suggested electives: