Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Management

Today's increasingly complicated business environments demand professional leaders with a comprehensive knowledge of the economic climate in the modern workforce. And this demand is growing. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment for administrative service managers is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Management combines general education courses that can provide liberal arts foundation with a coherent business core that is designed to provide a foundation for careers in business and management or preparation for advanced study. This program is designed to provide a solid base of knowledge for any business professional. It also provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree at the Master's level. The BBA degree meets the lower-levels requirement (180 credits) of the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Career Opportunities

The BBA with a concentration in Management can help prepare students interested in playing a role in the operations of major organizations across all business sectors, including public and private corporations, small businesses, and even federal, state and local government. Some common career paths with this program include:

Account Executive
Business Consultant
Business Development Specialist
Retail Store Manager

Challenging, Relevant Coursework

The BBA in Management features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world management experience. Key topics addressed in this degree program include ways to enhance productivity through human resource management, the many facets of business management, and the role of information technology in modern business.

Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:

Assess decisions and employ methods for improving decision making.
Apply teambuilding and leadership skills.
Apply mathematical, statistical, and research techniques to analyze contemporary business practices and functions.
Apply the concepts and principles of finance and accounting to make effective decisions.
Discuss operations management practices and principles used in the current business environment.
Explain macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts and how they relate to the management of domestic and global organizations.
Discuss the implications of technology and the Internet on today's businesses.
Communicate effectively in business situations.
Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.