One trait all successful businesses have in common is capable leaders to guide them. Business in the 21st century will need leaders who can inspire and motivate employees, make key decisions that positively influence the long-term health of the company, and solve problems quickly, efficiently, and correctly.
The Management major develops:
- leadership
- strong management skills
- problem-solving skills
- team-based skills
- ethical decision-making
Quick Facts
- You can gain hands-on experience in leadership.
- You will learn how to motivate employees and how to improve team performance.
Preparation for the Future:
With a Bachelor of Science in Management, you will be prepared to embark on a career path with the promise of increasing responsibility in a rapidly changing global environment. Recognizing the importance of personal and group leadership, and effectively working cooperatively with others, you will have acquired skills and competencies that prepare you to become a difference-maker who adds value in pursuing an organization's mission, goals, and objectives.
Our faculty centers much of the curriculum around experiential learning. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience through internships and participation in the student Management Association.
You'll be taught in small classes by experienced professors, not graduate students, who take a personal interest in your progress. Their prime focus is teaching and mentoring you, and our students find their teachers are always easy to approach and available for one-to-one consultation. A diverse group of professionals, our Management faculty members hold advanced degrees in accredited business majors from some of the finest colleges and universities. All are involved in research, provide consulting services to regional and national firms, publish in national journals, and present their work at regional and national meetings.
Today, more than ever, students will need an advanced degree to compete in our highly competitive global economy. The Western New England College Five-year Bachelor/MBA gives students a marked advantage in the job market, while saving on tuition costs.
Internships and special opportunities
The Management major provides you with an amazing range of internship opportunities to match your specific areas of interest. We'll place you with the type of business or organization that suits you and enhances your marketability. Many times these internship experiences lead directly to employment opportunities. You'll choose from openings in insurance, manufacturing, financial services, retail, healthcare, communications, and other sectors. One student held an internship with the Small Business Administration, and was responsible for reviewing business plans for new business start-ups and working with entrepreneurs as a consultant.
Management students are active in:
as well as varsity and intramural sports, special interest groups, and student government.
