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.