BSBA - Management

Why Study Management?

The management program will provide you with a broad understanding of a variety of systematic business practices, techniques, and philosophies. The program stresses the mastery of key managerial concepts from the perspective of how they affect the behavior, performance, and satisfaction of individuals and how individual performance and satisfaction contribute to organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Special attention is devoted to the necessity of adapting to environmental conditions. Due to the designed flexibility of the program, students have the opportunity to tailor a general management program of study that best fits their individual career interests.

Why Study Management at SHIP?

Graduates of Shippensburg University's Management program are prepared to work in both private and public sector organizations. Our students are not limited by a narrow functional perspective; they have a considerable degree of flexibility, due to the broad sweep of their studies. While the typical graduate is seeking an entry-level position, those with prior work experience may expect a starting job and salary at a level commensurate with their experience. At Ship, you will develop strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a sound analytical foundation. If you enjoy competition or the process of expanding the limits of your understanding, then you are well prepared for the management program in the John L. Grove College of Business.

Students in the management program have a unique opportunity to focus on specialized areas of management study, including entrepreneurship, human resource management, and international management. Additionally, you may develop complementary competency areas of study in numerous functional areas including marketing, finance, management information systems, and supply chain management.

Careers in Management

Ship has a well-established Business Internship Program that provides opportunities for on-the-job experience while gaining college credits. Internships often turn into job offers, according to post-graduate surveys of Ship business students.

The average salary for management jobs in PA is $53.000.

Major and Minor Requirements

The undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in Management requires the completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours in the following areas:

• General Education Courses : All students are required to complete the university's general education program, which provides a balanced liberal arts foundation.
• Business Core Curriculum : Accounting majors take the same core curriculum as other business majors. This core includes economics, finance, information systems, marketing, organization behavior, and business law as well as other business subjects. See the College of Business website for complete course listings.
• Management Courses : There are four possible concentrations within management: Human Resource Management, International Management, and Management.

Concentrations

• Human Resources Management
• International Management
• Management

Accreditations

The John L. Grove College of Business, established in 1971, is one of the premier business schools in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Since 1981, our college has been internationally accredited by the most prestigious business-accrediting agency, AACSB International.

Student Groups

The John L. Grove College of Business has a number of clubs for students to participate in and learn more about their area of study outside the classroom. Student Professional Organizations provide a variety of opportunities for students to develop professional contacts, enhance their course of study with hands-on application, and build lasting friendships within the business community. Human Resources Management Club (SHRM) promotes the ideas and principles of human resource management. Speakers from businesses are invited to the meetings to discuss current trends and issues in human resources. Membership to SHRM is open to all interested undergraduate students.

The John L. Grove College of Business , established in 1971, is one of the premier business schools in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Since 1981, our college has been internationally accredited by the most prestigious business-accrediting agency, AACSB International.

Shippensburg University's Grove College of Business provides a high-quality and high-value comprehensive educational experience that prepares you to excel as a principled leader in the global business community. The business programs at Shippensburg are relevant and challenging.

Grove Hall features modern classrooms designed with a 21st century education in mind. Small classes allow faculty to work closely with you to develop strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, which are vitally important in today's business world.

We are proud of providing International accredited business programs at low cost. In addition to excellent academic programs, I would like to also introduce you to our faculty, student organizations, services, and student related programs. We have an excellent faculty with diverse professional, research, and teaching interest. Classes are held in smaller settings with state-of-the-art facilities, which support our efforts to serve your educational needs. Explore the possibilities of our nationally acclaimed Grove College of Business where "Our Goal is Your Success!" ~ Dr. John Kooti, Dean