Management (MNGMT)

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This major is designed for students who are interested in careers in management and learning problem-solving skills that will enable them to make sound decisions within a changing business environment. The program emphasizes current practices and technical competence which provide students with skills to organize, establish goals, and control activities. Each student’s background is complemented with basic business instruction in accounting, marketing, information systems, and finance. Because the Harrisburg area is the center of industry and economic development for southcentral Pennsylvania, students are provided with many opportunities to experience the world of business.

For a B.S. degree in Management, a minimum of 122 credits is required. At least 50 percent of the Business credit hours required for the degree must be taken at Penn State Harrisburg. No more than 61 credits should be from Business and Business-related courses.

Opportunities in Management

Career Opportunities

Opportunities for graduates of Penn State Harrisburg’s Management program exist in virtually all industries. Skills in problem solving and decision-making, coupled with an understanding of the changing business world, can lead to varied and exciting career paths. Opportunities may be found in small businesses, large corporations, industry, retail, hospitality, government, health care, education, service professions, and nonprofit organizations. Students will also be prepared for advanced study at the graduate level.

Accreditation

The Management program and all other programs in the Penn State Harrisburg School of Business Administration have achieved accreditation from the AACSB.

Internships

Student interns are placed in a wide variety of businesses and agencies, where they interact with business professionals and participate in solving day-to-day problems. To participate in the internship program, students must be enrolled in the School of Business Administration, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and be second semester juniors. They also must have completed 6 credits in the major and have completed all core courses except BUS 364 W US;IL and BUS 462. Interested students should contact the Internship Coordinator through the School of Business Administration office.

Classroom Opportunities for Student-Business Interaction

In addition to internships, the School offers a number of courses that involve students in solving organizational problems or require a project focusing on some aspect of organizational management. The following courses in the School of Business Administration would provide such opportunity: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, where students work with local entrepreneurs to develop a small business plan; Project Management, a course that requires students to solve operations-related problems with companies or organizations; and Small Business Field Study, where students work in teams with small business managers to provide solutions to a variety of problems.

Clubs and Honor Societies

The School of Business Administration encourages student participation in Sigma Iota Epsilon-the Management Honor Society, and Beta Gamma Sigma, the Business Honor Society of AACSB-accredited business schools.

Job Outlook

Employment for Management graduates is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2010. Because this is a large occupation, many openings will occur each year as managers transfer to other positions, start their own businesses, or retire. Projected employment growth varies widely among industries. The large number of qualified college graduates and experienced workers should create a competitive job market.