Management

The management major promotes the conceptual awareness and practical abilities needed to supervise personnel and help organizations run efficiently, effectively, and ethically. Students learn how to plan, budget, coordinate, and influence within an organizational setting. They develop ways to analyze systems; interpret data; set priorities; administer human resources; improve customer service; adapt to internal and external changes; and understand how a manager’s personal responsibility, integrity, and empathy can help motivate a diverse workforce. Communication, problem-solving, and decision-making are key skills that help students formulate strategic approaches to operational execution. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of leadership careers in business, government, and all types of organizations.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses

ACC 20364ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS
ECO 30564ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS
MAT 20143BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
OAD 30763BUSINESS STATISTICS
OAD 31664BUSINESS ETHICS
All above classes may be substituted for an equivalent.

Required Major Courses

OAD 30063BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS
OAD 30563MANAGEMENT
OAD 32563HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION
OAD 49300SEMINAR IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT
ACC 30664MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
OR
OAD 40264PLANNING & BUDGETING
AND
COM 30363ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

OAD 49300 Seminar in Applied Management: CAPSTONE COURSE

Arizona Business Teaching Certification 

Students seeking certification to teach must have a major area of study. This major area must include 30 semester credit hours of courses. Students should consult their academic advisor for more information regarding their major area. Students seeking certification in areas of study additional to their major must have a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of courses in an area. Students should consult their academic advisor requiring additional areas of certification.