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A Business Administration degree majoring in Management can take you nearly anywhere – from Fortune 500 companies, to startups, or to our innovative 5th Year MBA.

Lead, manage, and innovate in any business environment, whether a diverse, global organization or a new venture. Increase your understanding of global business by participating in international study away trips as part of business courses. Become a creative problem solver by using the latest analytical technologies and techniques. Gain “on the job” practical experience by participating in our innovative internship program, where a faculty supervisor and a field supervisor guide you. While Management majors are required to complete at least one minor before graduation, which will enhance any student’s resume.

Enhance your Degree

Management majors are required to focus on and complete at least one of the following 9-credit tracks offered by the School of Business and Technology:

  • General Management
  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics and Information Systems (BAIS)
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Sport Management

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  • Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning
  • Digital Marketing
  • Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination
  • Investments
  • Small Business Concepts
  • Sport and Recreation Management

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Explore Our New BSBA Degree

The newly-developed Curry College Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree offers our students the option to major in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing and/or Sport and Recreation Management. The program is designed to develop students into well-rounded professionals who possess a solid foundation in core business concepts, critical thinking abilities, ethical decision-making skills, effective communication practices, and the capacity to seamlessly transition into professional organizational settings, both during and after Curry.

Ask About Our 5th Year MBA & MSA

Enroll in our 100% Online 5th Year MBA or 5th Year MSA program and you can secure your master's degree within a year after you receive your bachelor’s degree.

Required Courses

MGT2xxx: Organizational Behavior
MGT2xxx: Negotiation and Conflict Management
MGT2xxx: Leading a Global Workforce
MGT3xxx: Project Planning & Execution

Management Majors are also required to complete at least one track (9 credits), which is often related to their professional interests and career plans. Track options are:

General Management Track

Any three 2000 level courses with a BUS or MGT designation Human Resources Track (pick any three from below):

BUS/MGT 2500: Human Resource Management
BUS/MGT 2262: Employment and Labor Law
BUS/MGT 2540: Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Retention
BUS 2265: Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations
BUS 2610: Crisis Management

Accounting Track

Any three 2000 level or higher courses with an ACNT designation (Note: Accounting double majors cannot pursue this track)

Business Analytics and Information Systems Track

Any three 2000 level or higher courses with an MIS designation

Economics Track

Any three 2000 level or higher courses with an ECON designation

Entrepreneurship Track

Any three 2000 level or higher courses with an ENT designation (Note: Entrepreneurship double majors cannot pursue this track

Finance Track

Any three 2000 level or higher courses with a FIN designation (Note: Finance double majors cannot pursue this track

Marketing Track

Any three 2000 level or higher courses with an MRKT designation (Note: Marketing double majors cannot pursue this track)

Sport Management Track

Any three 2000 level or higher courses with a SRM designation (Note: Sport Management double majors cannot pursue this track)

NOTE FOR DOUBLE MAJORS: Students who wish to major in more than one BSBA major cannot double count elective courses.

Our alumni are leading teams at:

  • CVS Health
  • DGL Property Maintenance
  • Granite Telecommunications
  • Raytheon
  • Wayfair
  • Wellington Management
  • Staples, Inc.
  • And more

And here are a few examples of the roles our alumni have landed:

  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Marketing Executive
  • Systems Analyst
  • Tourism Director

The Management Minor provides students with essential leadership, organizational, and strategic skills to excel in diverse business environments. Through coursework in international business, organizational behavior, negotiation, global workforce leadership, and project management, students will develop a strong foundation in managing people, processes, and projects effectively. This minor is ideal for students seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and prepare for management roles in a variety of industries.

Requirements for BSBA Majors (12 credits):

MGT 2XXX: Organizational Behavior
MGT 2XXX: Negotiation and Conflict Management
MGT 2XXX: Leading a Global Workforce
MGT 3XXX: Project Planning and Execution

Requirements for Non-BSBA Majors (15 credits):

BUS 3930: Management for International Business
MGT 2XXX: Organizational Behavior
MGT 2XXX: Negotiation and Conflict Management
MGT 2XXX: Leading a Global Workforce
MGT 3XXX: Project Planning and Execution

Students with a major in Management will have the ability to:

  1. Discuss leadership and management concepts, theories, and applications in an evolving global business environment.
  2. Prepare students to manage a diverse workforce through effective communication, collaboration, and team-building strategies.
  3. Demonstrate effective professional communication skills through writing, research, and presentations as individuals and as productive members of teams.
  4. Apply critical thinking and analytical techniques to solve real problems related to the Management discipline.
  5. Recognize ethical principles to leadership and management decisions making.

Students with a minor in Management will have the ability to:

  1. Identify key principles of management.
  2. Explain the impact of leadership styles, cultural differences, and conflict resolution strategies on organizational success.
  3. Utilize management and negotiation techniques to address workplace challenges and lead diverse teams effectively.
  4. Evaluate organizational structures, business strategies, and workforce dynamics to enhance operational efficiency.
  5. Assess the effectiveness of management practices in global and multicultural business environments.
  6. Develop strategic management plans, negotiation frameworks, and project execution strategies to drive organizational success.

The minimum laptop requirements for our majors are:

  • Windows 10 or 11 operating system
  • Minimum 64-bit Intel I-7 or 64-bit AMD Ryzen 7
  • Minimum quad core processor
  • Minimum 8 GB memory
  • Minimum 500 GB internal storage

NOTE: MacBooks and Chromebooks do not qualify.

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Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.

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