The Department of Management offers an integrated program of study with opportunities for specialization in three areas: (a) Information
Technology Management; b) Consulting; and (c) Entrepreneurship. While all management majors are required to complete general
course work on the management of information, people, and work processes, they must then select a track that prepares them for careers
in managing information technology, consulting and problem solving, or entrepreneurship and family business.
Information Technology Management
The ITM program is designed to prepare students to become leaders in the use of information systems for the benefit of
organizations and society. This program of study focuses on educating the students about the development and use of information systems
as decision-making and problem-solving tools. The program also is intended to develop an understanding of the managerial issues encountered
in the operation or introduction of information systems in organizations, particularly, how these tools can be used to gain a competitive
edge and to re-engineer an organization.
Consulting
The Consulting program prepares students to manage people and processes within both large and small organizations or
to consult organizations on those management issues. A particular emphasis is placed on managing within organizations facing the
challenges of rapid change and increased competition. The major is designed to provide sufficient flexibility for students to prepare
for several career paths by preparing students to think systematically about the processes through which organizations achieve excellence.
Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurship program prepares students to conceive, develop and launch new ventures and to turn innovative ideas into products that
can be brought to market. Emphasis is placed on the financial, legal, and marketing aspects of start-up businesses. The program
culminates with a juried business plan competition for financial backing and start-up funding support.