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  • Program Overview

    The business management major is designed to develop the authoritative perspective and personal leadership skills that successful managers need.

    The major’s relevance to all types of organizational settings makes it a sound choice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in a wide range of business or management roles worldwide.

    Program Overview

    The business management program at Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ College provides a basis for lifetime learning and continuous career development. The program’s edge lies in its ability to develop—through coursework, internships, and senior thesis—the specialized knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary for success in an entry-level career or graduate study.

    Laptop Requirements

    In addition to the general laptop requirements, incoming business students have specific requirements for their program.

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    Interested in learning more about our business management program? Request information today!

    Kyle Wollman '19, a business management major and pitcher on the Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ baseball team, spent his semester-long internship with PUMA North America—a global designer and manufacturer of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories based out of Westford, Mass. Kyle gives us an inside look into his role at PUMA, part of Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ's experiential learning model that requires students to complete three internships before graduation.
  • Curriculum

    Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-126

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    First Year - Credits: 32-33

    • ACC 175Ìý-ÌýFinancial Accounting (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 110Ìý-ÌýBusiness Computers I (Cr: 3)
      or elective
    • BUS 120Ìý-ÌýBusiness Fundamentals I (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 121Ìý-ÌýBusiness Fundamentals II (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 122Ìý-ÌýBusiness Problem Solving (Cr: 3)
      or elective
    • ECN 201Ìý-ÌýMacroeconomics (Cr: 3)
    • ECN 202Ìý-ÌýMicroeconomics (Cr: 3)
    • ENG 111Ìý-ÌýCritical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
      Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
    • ENG 112Ìý-ÌýCritical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
      Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
    • INT 100Ìý-ÌýInternship I (Cr: 2)
    • MTH 126Ìý-ÌýApplied Statistics (Cr: 3)
      Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement

    Sophomore - Credits: 32

    • Aesthetic Awarness & Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
    • Individual and Society General Education RequirementÌý (Cr: 3)
    • Literary Perspectives General Education RequirementÌý (Cr: 3)
    • World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
    • ACC 185Ìý-ÌýManagerial Accounting (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 200Ìý-ÌýMarketing (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 210Ìý-ÌýFinance (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 249Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Business Analytics (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 270Ìý-ÌýCommunicating in Business (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 325Ìý-ÌýOperations Management (Cr: 3)
    • INT 200Ìý-ÌýInternship II (Cr: 2)

    Junior - Credits: 31

    • Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
    • Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education RequirementÌý (Cr: 3)
    • Management ElectivesÌý (Cr: 9)
    • General Education ElectiveÌý (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 305Ìý-ÌýHuman Resource Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 320Ìý-ÌýOrganizational Behavior (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 370Ìý-ÌýBusiness Analysis and Research (Cr: 3)
      Satisfies Writing Designated Requirement
    • BUS 379Ìý-ÌýSemester Internship Strategies (Cr: 1)
    • BUS 415Ìý-ÌýBusiness Negotiation (Cr: 3)

    Senior - Credits: 30

    • Management ElectiveÌý (Cr: 3)
    • General Education ElectivesÌý (Cr: 6)
    • BUS 450Ìý-ÌýDynamics of Leadership (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 480Ìý-ÌýSemester Internship (Cr: 12)
    • BUS 489Ìý-ÌýSenior Research (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 490Ìý-ÌýSenior Thesis (Cr: 3)
      Or
    • BUS 491Ìý-ÌýSenior Capstone (Cr: 3)

    Business Management Electives

    Choose four (4) from the following:

    • ACC 301Ìý-ÌýIntermediate Accounting I (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 222Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Cannabis Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 249Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Business Analytics (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 302Ìý-ÌýLegal Environment for Business Including the UCC (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 303Ìý-ÌýInternational Business (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 309Ìý-ÌýProject Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 322Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Healthcare Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 223Ìý-ÌýFashion and Retail Merchandising (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 224Ìý-ÌýPrinciples of Buying (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 326Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Real Estate (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 327Ìý-ÌýSupply Chain Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 328Ìý-ÌýSales Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 329Ìý-ÌýRetail Product Development (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 335Ìý-ÌýManaging Innovation (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 338Ìý-ÌýManagement of Closely-Held and Family Businesses (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 355Ìý-ÌýRisk Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 360Ìý-ÌýRetail Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 365Ìý-ÌýBusiness, the Environment, and Sustainability (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 380Ìý-ÌýSmall Business Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 381Ìý-ÌýNonprofit Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 420Ìý-ÌýLabor Relations and Employment Law (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 422Ìý-ÌýAdvanced Human Resource Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 425Ìý-ÌýBusiness and Society (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 440Ìý-ÌýTopics in Real Estate Seminar (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 442Ìý-ÌýContemporary Topics in Management (Cr: 3)
    • BUS 475Ìý-ÌýBusiness Strategy and Policy (Cr: 3)
    • CSC 160/160LÌý-ÌýIntroduction to Programming and Lab (Cr: 4)
    • ECN 302Ìý-ÌýIntermediate Microeconomics (Cr: 3)
    • HTM 110Ìý-ÌýService Management (Cr: 3)
    • HTM 140Ìý-ÌýCulinary Arts Operations (Cr: 3)

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of the business management program, students will:

    • Demonstrate the analytical and problem solving skills needed to solve complex management challenges in business.
    • Calculate and interpret quantitative data.
    • Evaluate evidence systematically in developing solutions to business problems.
    • Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within business.
    • Communicate effectively in oral and written form within the conventions of business.
    • Apply a range of business 'best practices' in a professional environment.

  • Internships and Careers

    An Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ education means you'll graduate with a degree and a resume.

    Whether you pursue graduate school or embark on your career right away after graduation, we believe that your time at Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ will prepare you for the next step. Take a look at what our graduates have been up to lately.

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    Recent Internships

    • Target
    • Vineyard Vines
    • United Way
    • Enterprise
    • Phillips
    • EBSCO
    • Electric

    Alumni Employment

    • Everquote
    • Lean Box
    • Stanley Black & Decker
    • Oracle
    • HubSpot
     
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Fifth Year Accelerated MBA

The Fifth Year Accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a great option for undergraduate Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ students who wish to stay one more year at Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ and graduate with an undergraduate diploma as well as an MBA. The program is open for application to current Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ undergraduates in the business program.