This program’s objectives are to provide a theoretical base as well as the working applications of management; the ability to critically evaluate managerial actions; and the ability to apply managerial decision-making skills to future situations. Leaders with an appreciation for the forces active in complex organization, worker effectiveness and operating efficiencies are the foundation of any successful enterprise. Positions include job titles such as management consultant, quality control manager, director of planning and employee relations manager.

Students must obtain a 2.00 GPA in their (combined) business core and major courses as well as a 2.00 cumulative Northern Michigan University GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco1001.htm

Total Credits Required 124
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Business Core32
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I 4
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II 4
FIN 351 Financial Management I 4
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business 4
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management 4
MGT 325 Operations Management 4
MGT 344 Managerial Communication 4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing 4

Management32
CIS 112 Microsoft Applications for Business Students 2
CIS 212 Computer Assisted Problem Solving for Business 2
MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business or4
     MGT 327 Random Models in Business (4 cr.)
MGT 343 Human Resource Management 4
MGT 417 Organizational Theory, Structure and Design 4
MGT 436 Strategic Management 4
Management Electives12
Choose from the following:
CIS 440 Management Information Systems (4 cr.)
MA 271 Calculus with Applications (4 cr.)
MGT 121 Introduction to Business (4 cr.)
MGT 215 Entrepreneurship (4 cr.)
MGT 228 Customer Service (2 cr.)
MGT 285 International Business Seminar (3 - 4 cr.)
MGT 326 Deterministic Models in Business (4 cr.)
MGT 327 Random Models in Business (4 cr.)
MGT 341 Event Planning (2 cr.)
MGT 342 Event Management (2 cr.)
MGT 355 Methods of Training (4 cr.)
MGT 360 Controversial Issues in Marketing and Management (4 cr.)
MGT 412 Compensation Design and Administration (4 cr.)
MGT 414 Small Enterprise Management (4 cr.)
MGT 415 Small Business Consulting (4 cr.)
MGT 419 Seminar in Human Resource Management (3 cr.)
MGT 424 Conflict Management and Collective Bargaining (4 cr.)
MGT 425 Business Research (4 cr.)
MGT 475 International Business (4 cr.)
MGT 491 Internship in Management (1 - 4 cr.)
MGT 495 Special Topics in Management (1 - 4 cr.)
MGT 498 Directed Study in Management (1 - 4 cr.)
MKT 410 Sales Management (4 cr.)

Other Required Courses28
EC 201 Microeconomic Principles 4
EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles 4
MA 103 Finite Mathematics [Div II] 4
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [Div V] 4
PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science [Div II] or4
     PY 100H Honors Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [Div II] or
     PY 100L Psychology as a Natural Science with Laboratory (4 cr.) [Div II] or
     PY 100S Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [Div II]
SO 101 Introductory Sociology [Div II] or4
     SO 113 Social Problems (4 cr.) [Div II]
SP 100 Public Address or4
     SP 110 Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.)

This major does not require a minor.