College of Management — Overview
Undergraduate Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Management
Our 120 credit-hour undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. The program is centered around a common management core taken by all undergraduate students followed by more specialized concentrations that prepare students for specific management responsibilities. Undergraduate students in CM have a choice of concentrations in the functional areas of business as well as more flexible cross-functional concentrations. The program is built on a solid foundation in the arts, sciences, and humanities achieved by completing CM’s general education requirements.
The learning objectives for the undergraduate program, which guide curriculum development and delivery as well as helping to shape out-of-classroom activities, are to help our students:
• Develop competent business writing and oral communication skills
• Cultivate a professional demeanor
• Understand and integrate key business components
• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
• Appreciate the impact of diversity as well as regional and global issues
• Contribute productively to a team or organization
• Define and defend their own ethical compass
• Demonstrate computer proficiency
College of Management Honors Program
The College of Management Honors Program is open to students who are capable of doing distinguished work. To be eligible for this program, students must have an overall GPA of 3.25 or above and a GPA in their management courses of 3.50 or above. The Honors Program consists of two courses. In the initial course (Fall semester), students develop research skills and define a project involving an applied or research problem involving management problems and issues. In the second course (Spring semester), students carry out their project under the supervision of a CM faculty member. Interested students should contact the CM Honors Program Director.
Minor in Management (for College of Liberal Arts and College of Science and Mathematics Students)
Students in the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Science and Mathematics may earn a minor in management Interested students should contact the university’s Office of Undergraduate Education.
The 150-Credit-Hour Baccalaureate/MBA Program
This program is designed for the College of Liberal Arts or College of Science and Mathematics student who is interested in pursuing a career in management built upon the foundation of a CLA or CSM degree. Students receive a baccalaureate degree (either the BS or BA) with a major in one of the CLA or CSM undergraduate disciplines, and the MBA degree from CM. Those admitted to this program take a total of 96 undergraduate credits and 54 graduate credits for a total of 150 credit hours. This compares to as many as 174 credits if the baccalaureate and MBA degrees are pursued sequentially. The program, though carefully structured, is nevertheless flexible enough to accommodate seven or eight undergraduate elective courses. CLA and CSM students should apply to the program when they have completed no more than 60 CLA/CSM credits. Information about the program is available in the Office of Undergraduate Education.
Career Services in the College of Management
College of Management Internships and Co-Ops
Employers value not only a particular academic concentration and general academic performance, but also career-related work experience. The CM Internship and Co-Op Program provides an excellent way to gain relevant work experience and exposure to career opportunities while still in school. Internships may be taken for credit through courses in the College’s departments. On-site supervisors and faculty sponsors offer guidance and supervision for each participant.
Students who complete the following requirements are eligible to apply to the CM Internship/Co-Op Program:
• 75 credits towards graduation
• 21 credits in the management core (seven out of nine courses)
• one concentration course
• a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average
• permission of the CM Career Center
Note that students are responsible for finding an appropriate internship position and need to define a specific focused internship project; simply holding a job while attending school does not qualify a student for internship credit.
College of Management Career Center
The CM Career Center, located on the fifth floor of the McCormack building, is dedicated to serving CM students by assisting them in their career exploration and job search efforts. The CM Career Center houses print and computer resources to assist students in finding appropriate internship and permanent positions. This office is supervised by the CM Career Services Specialist, who also arranges for and offers workshops, seminars, and other career events. The office is open and sponsors events at various times throughout the semester, and CM students are encouraged to use these dedicated resources.
CM students and alumni are also encouraged to take advantage of services offered in conjunction with University Career Services, such as on-campus recruiting, career fairs, the Monstertrak online job search system, guest speakers, and a resource library.