The success of any organization is based on its ability to recognize the ever-changing environment and the needs of its customers then can quickly respond to those changes. In this major students will be introduced to critical core elements of management. In addition, the students will learn the managerial skills necessary to acquire, organize, develop, and lead a workforce to achieve the anticipated outcomes. Topics include Operations Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, and Leadership.
Performance Learning
Performance Learning initiatives for external parties in the community could include developing planning projects and events, flowcharting and designing of business processes, and developing and documenting quality management systems. Additional opportunities are in the areas of leadership and organizational change.
Career Opportunities
Management graduates obtain entry level jobs such as Project Coordinator/Leader, Project Management Administrator, Business Process Analyst, Supply Chain Specialist/Coordinator, Quality Assurance Analyst, Logistics Coordinator/Specialist, Procurement Associate, Production/Service Supervisor, HR Business Partner, Account Manager, Sales Representative, and Management Analyst. These jobs can be found in a wide range of industries including healthcare, retail, professional services and manufacturing.
Learning Objectives for Management Majors:
- Define, identify, and document business processes within a global business environment.
- Demonstrate managerial skills of how to train and communicate process changes.
- Recognize the steps in a DMAIC (Six Sigma) improvement process.
- Describe leadership and managerial skills needed to acquire, motivate and retain talent.
- Demonstrate how to use quality control and Lean techniques.
- Identify best practices in Process Improvement.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to Data Analytics
