What can I do with a major in Business Management?

Business Management is a major for students with an interest in the complexities of the world of business. Designed for the generalist, a business management program (sometimes called business administration) equips a student to serve as a decision-maker in commerce of all kinds. A review of the curriculum will reveal study in accounting, management issues and practices, human resources, marketing and labor relations. Among the most flexible majors, the skills learned in business management can be teamed with interests, passions, experiences or locale. Students considering this major are urged to give further thought to the particular industry where they might use this training: retail, hospitality, healthcare, durable goods, manufacturing, transportation, construction, etc.

• Strong communication skills
• Persuasive nature
• Proficiency in reading and writing
• Problem-solving abilities
• Organizational and planning skills
• Ability to inspire productivity and loyalty
• Adaptability
• Ability to use computers
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership skills and background

• Desire for prestige and achievement
• Ambitious nature
• Leadership
• Responsibility
• Resourcefulness
• Creativity
• Diplomacy
• Decisiveness

• Working part time in a business setting
• Starting a business
• Debating
• Participating in a management or leadership training program
• Attending business lectures
• Networking
• Attending workshops or seminars on management or leadership
• Assisting in the planning of a civic/social event

• Develop competency in statistics and mathematics
• Consider concentration in CIS or mathematics
• Gain leadership experience on campus or in the community
• Obtain internship(s) or co-op experience
• Enhance communication skills