The management specialization provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective managers in organizations. The courses in this specialization emphasize the complex nature of organizations and the skills and knowledge necessary to manage human resources, design effective organizational systems, and diagnose and solve organizational problems. In addition, the specialization emphasizes the increasingly global nature of business and coping with change in internal and external environments.
The Business Administration degree with a management specialization will prepare you to be a business professional who understands the various and complex managerial environments in business operations and the unique challenges faced by managers in the global economy. In addition, you will learn about the functional areas of modern business and the ethical and global issues confronting business today along with the economic, social, political, and legal environments in which business decisions are made. Practice in making decisions using quantitative and analytical skills are complemented with leadership and team-building skills. The curriculum is delivered using a variety of methods including analysis of business cases and other experiential exercises as well as co-curricular activities.
The specialization provides the flexibility to accommodate students with a variety of interests and prepares them for managerial careers in private and public sector organizations. Graduates of the program are qualified for careers in a variety of administrative and managerial functions in business firms, the non-profit sector and government agencies. SIUE graduates obtain positions at a variety of firms such as Maritz, Enterprise, EdwardJones, Regions Bank, Caterpillar, Boeing and CBA Corporation. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain professional experiences through co-operative education, internship and other co-curricular activities prior to graduation.
Admission to the School of Business is through a selective, competitive application process. Students must first apply to SIUE and be admitted to the University, then complete a set of prerequisite courses before applying for admission to the School of Business. Additional information regarding admission to all undergraduate programs is available on the School of Business website and in the undergraduate catalog. Students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor as they make plans to apply for admission to the School of Business.
