Regardless of whether your goal is to achieve your organization’s business objectives, to start your own business, or to be a professional leader, a degree in Management will empower you to succeed. All organizations need people to guide their people and processes, meaning management graduates have limitless career potential.

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Career Career Summary Suggested Electives
Administrative Services Managers Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. They typically supervise various office activities. In a small organization, they may direct all support services.
  • MGT 4003: Project Management (Required)
  • MGT 4004: Managing Your Company (Required)
  • MGT 4185: Technology Management
Buyers and Purchasing Agents Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products. 
  • BLAW 3400: Negotiation
  • BLAW 4100: Advanced Business Law
  • IET 2449: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Compensation and Benefits Managers HR Compensation and benefits managers plan, develop, and oversee programs to pay employees.
  • MGT 4002: Human Resource Management (Required)
  • MGT 4172: Compensation and Reward Systems
  • MGT 4171: Employee Labor Relations
Human Resources Managers & Human Resource Specialists Human resources managers oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.
  • MGT 4002: Human Resource Management (Required)
  • MGT 4171: Employee and Labor Relations
  • MGT 4172: Compensation and Reward Systems
  • MGT 4173: Human Resource Selection
Industrial Production Managers Industrial production managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct activities involved in creating goods, such as cars, computer equipment, and paper products.
  • MGT 4855: Quality Management and Process Improvement
  • MGT 4185: Technology and Innovation Management
  • *IET and ISYE courses also needed
Logisticians Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, allocated, and delivered.
  • MGT 4800: International Supply Chain Management
  • *IET and ISYE courses also needed
Management Analysts Management analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.
  • MGT 4003: Project Management (Required)
  • MGT 4004: Managing Your Company (Required)
  • FIN 4460: Financial Statement Analysis
  • MKT 4100: Market Research
  • MKT 4430: Market Analysis
Operations Research Analysts Operations research analysts use mathematics and logic to help organizations make informed decisions and solve problems.
  • ECON 4750: Multivariate Data Analysis
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
  • ECON 4810: Quantitative Decision Models
  • ECON 4850: Decision Analysis and Simulation
  • ECON 4870: Advanced Operations Research
  • *ISE and ISYE courses also needed
Property, Real Estate and Community Association Managers Property, real estate, and community association managers ensure that their residential, commercial, or industrial property is well maintained, has a nice appearance, operates smoothly, and preserves its resale value.
  • MGT 4130: Commercial Real Estate Ventures
  • MKTG 3410: Professional Selling
  • MKTG 4460: Sales Technology and Analysis
Purchasing Managers Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents and typically handle more complex procurement tasks.
  • BLAW 3400: Negotiation
  • BLAW 4100: Advanced Business Law
  • *IET courses also needed
Training and Development Managers Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.
  • MGT 4001: Organizational Behavior (Required)
  • MGT 4002: Human Resource Management (Required)
  • *PSYC courses also needed
Management Consultants Management consultants recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.
  • MGT 4003: Project Management (Required)
  • MGT 4004: Managing Your Company (Required)
  • FIN 4220: Corporate Finance
  • FIN 4460: Financial Statement Analysis
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
  • ECON 4810: Quantitative Decision Models
  • ECON 4850: Decision Analysis and Simulation
Strategic Planners Strategic Planners are responsible for shaping business strategy, developing plans, analyzing data, and aligning goals to achieve objectives. Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and market research experience are essential.
  • MGT 4003: Project Management (Required)
  • MGT 4004: Managing Your Company (Required)
  • FIN 4220: Corporate Finance
  • FIN 4460: Financial Statement Analysis
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
  • ECON 4810: Quantitative Decision Models
  • ECON 4850: Decision Analysis and Simulation
Project Managers Project managers coordinate the budget, schedule, and other details of a project. They lead and guide the work of technical staff and serve as a point of contact for the client.
  • MGT 4003: Project Management (Required)
  • MGT 4004: Managing Your Company (Required)
  • FIN 4220: Corporate Finance
  • FIN 4460: Financial Statement Analysis
  • MKTG 4100: Marketing Research
  • MKTG 4430: Market Analysis
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
  • ECON 4810: Quantitative Decision Models
  • ECON 4850: Decision Analysis and 
Operations Managers Operations Managers implement the right processes and practices across the organization. Specific duties can include formulating strategy, improving performance, procuring material and resources and securing compliance.
  • MGT 4855: Quality Management and Process Improvement
  • MGT 4185: Technology and Innovation Management
  • MGT 4880: Service Operations Management
  • ECON 4760: Business Forecasting
  • *IET and ISYE courses also needed
Supply Chain Managers Supply Chain Managers keep track of logistics and update organizational inventory. They analyze operational performance, resolve issues, and collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
  • MGT 4800: International Supply Chain Management
  • *IET and ISYE courses also needed
Employee Relations Specialist Develop and administer employee relations programs, affirmative action programs, and employee advocacy.
  • MGT 4002: Human Resource Management
  • MGT 4171: Employee and Labor Relations
  • MGT 4172: Compensation and Reward Systems
  • MGT 4173: Human Resource Selection
Recruiter/ Talent Specialist Engage in all phases of recruitment and selection of employees, such as analyzing company personnel needs, identifying and attracting job candidates and conducting interviews.
  • MGT 4002: Human Resource Management (Required)
  • MGT 4171: Employee and Labor Relations
  • MGT 4172: Compensation and Reward Systems
  • MGT 4173: Human Resource Selection

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