SAM AND IRENE BLACK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Management Minor, 18 Credits 

A management minor offers the general business background to give students a competitive advantage in the workplace, improving their hiring potential, career flexibility, and chances for future advancement.

A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.

Requirements 

1. B A 243 [or B A 241 and B A 242] - Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business

2. MANGT 300/MGMT 301- Behavioral Concepts for Management

3. SCM 310 - Introduction to Operations Management

4. Any one additional MGMT 300- or 400-level courses

5. Any two MGMT 400-level courses 

Advising and Course Selection 

The management minor offers two distinct tracks: one in general management and the second focusing on operations management. Students are encouraged to meet with a Management faculty member to select the track that most effectively supports their career aspirations. Some of the elective courses that can be taken under each track are: 

General Management 

  • B A 243 [or B A 241 and B A 242] - Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business

  • MANGT 330/MGMT 331- Organizational Processes and Structure

  • MANGT 340/MGMT 341- Introduction to Human Resource Management

  • MANGT 410MGMT 410- Project Management

 Operations Management

  • SCM 445 - Operations Planning and Control

  • SCM 455 - Logistics Systems Analysis and Design

  • SCM 460 - Purchasing and Materials Management

 Additional Courses

  • MANGT 470W/MGMT 471W- Strategic Management and Business Policy

  • MANGT 480/MGMT 461- International Management

Declaring a Management Minor

Fill out an Application for Admission to a Minor Program form. The form requires a signature from the student's adviser and from the Program Chair (Dr. Jeffrey Pinto - REDC, Room 282). Students are strongly encouraged to meet first with one of the management faculty to more effectively plan their personal course of study.


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Updated August 7, 2008
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