About the Department of Management
what is management?
Management is the art and science of leading people, allocating resources and driving results. It’s the critical skillset that is always in demand and makes the difference between an organization that just gets by and one that thrives.
Every business, nonprofit and government agency depends on effective managers to:
- Lead and motivate teams
- Recruit, develop and retain talent
- Streamline operations and boost performance
- Manage projects and daily operations
- Increase productivity and efficiency
- Solve complex real-world business challenges
- Drive strategic growth and innovation
Strong management creates productive workplaces, improves organizational performance and helps businesses adapt to changing markets. Management is a skill set valuable everywhere, from startups to Fortune 500 boardrooms.
what will you learn?
A Management degree pairs core business knowledge with real leadership development to prepare you for today's evolving workplace. As a Management major, you'll build practical skills in:
- Leadership
- Team collaboration and communication
- Promoting positive workplace cultures Strategic planning and decision-making
- Human resource management
- Project and operations management
- Real world business problem solving
- Critical thinking and data-informed decision making
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
You won't just study management theory — you'll apply it. Through hands-on projects, case studies and guidance from faculty who've led real organizations, you'll graduate ready to lead teams, manage change and make high-stakes decisions from Day One.
a career in demand
Every industry needs skilled leaders — which means a Management degree opens doors almost everywhere you want to go.
Our graduates go on to careers in general management, human resources, operations, consulting, project management, entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership and international business. As the nature of work changes and organizations evolve, employers increasingly seek professionals who can lead teams, improve processes and drive organizational success.
From fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 companies to the freelance and gig economy, demand for people who can lead is only growing. These are versatile, portable skills — the kind that open doors locally, nationally and globally, for your whole career.
Discover management career paths and some of the employers actively recruiting our graduates.
taught by industry experts
Our Management faculty combines academic excellence with extensive real-world business experience, giving students like you the practical knowledge can use on Day One of your career.
Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized researchers. They actively stay engaged with the business community while simultaneously publishing in top scholarly journals. Their expertise spans areas including:
- Organizational leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic management
- Human resource management
- Workplace well-being
- Mentoring
- Employee training and development
- Employee retention and turnover
Learn from distinguished professors, seasoned executives, business consultants and published researchers who bring real industry insight into every class session. You'll learn from distinguished professors, experienced professionals and business consultants who bring real industry insights into every class meeting. This mix of rigor and real-world experience is what turns students like you into confident, effective leaders — wherever their careers take them.