Undergraduate Programs
BSBA: Management
Management is about turning ideas into results by bringing people, resources and goals together. Through the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) management major, you can choose from two tracks and build the leadership, communication and problem-solving skills you’ll need to help teams and organizations succeed. At Haslam, management is one of the college’s nine undergraduate majors, housed in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
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Program Overview
Management is about helping people and organizations work toward a common goal. At Haslam, you’ll learn how to plan, organize and lead while developing the problem-solving and communication skills needed to improve processes, work across teams and help organizations succeed.
A management degree can prepare you for a wide range of careers or for graduate study. The major offers two tracks and includes a required internship, giving you the chance to build a focus and gain real-world experience before you graduate.
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Why Study Management?
A Top Business School
Management at Haslam is part of a top-25 public undergraduate business school, giving you a strong business foundation alongside specialized management coursework. You can choose between two tracks — leadership and organizational effectiveness or entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises — based on the work you want to pursue. Project management courses also help prepare you for industry-recognized Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials.
Learn by Doing
Every management major completes a required internship, giving you the chance to gain real workplace experience before graduation. If you’re interested in starting or growing a business, you can add an entrepreneurship collateral and connect with the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation for mentoring, funding and other resources.
Management Student Spotlight
Luke Cornelius
Luke Cornelius is a senior at Haslam, majoring in management with a collateral in supply chain management and a minor in environmental studies.
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Career Opportunities
A management degree can open doors across industries and into a wide range of roles. You might manage projects, oversee operations, lead teams or use data to help organizations make better decisions. Career paths include project manager, operations manager, area manager, business analyst and consultant.
You can also take your management skills into areas such as marketing, finance, supply chain or entrepreneurship. Wherever you go, the ability to lead people, solve problems, communicate effectively and think strategically can help you make an impact.
87%
Graduates employed or pursuing higher education
$54,691
Average management graduate salary
Job Examples
Operations Manager
Operations managers oversee the day-to-day operations of an organization to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. They manage resources, including personnel, equipment and materials, to optimize productivity and performance. Key duties include developing operational policies, monitoring workflow processes, ensuring quality control standards are met and implementing data-driven strategies for improving operational systems.
Median Salary: $101,280 1,3
Project Manager
Project managers oversee the planning, execution and completion of projects within an organization. They define project scope, objectives and deliverables while developing detailed plans that include timelines and resource allocation. They also facilitate meetings and communication between stakeholders.
Median Salary: $130,617 1,2
Project Controls Specialist
Project controls specialists plan, monitor and control the moving parts of a project, including scope, time and budget, to ensure it stays on track. They develop detailed project schedules, cost estimates and resource plans while using specialized software to track progress.
Median Salary: $145,190 1,2
Sales Representative
Sales representatives sell a company’s products or services by identifying and contacting potential customers, building and maintaining relationships and meeting sales targets. They conduct market research to understand customer needs, present product features and benefits, negotiate prices and close deals. They also provide after-sales support to keep customers satisfied and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Median Salary: $73,080 1,3
1 Within a few years of beginning employment. 2 Based on information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. 3 Based on data from Salary.com for the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
Majoring in Management
Choose the management track that best fits your interests: leadership and organizational effectiveness or entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises. You can further tailor your degree with collateral options and concentrations that support your career goals. For example, project management courses can prepare you for industry-recognized CAPM and PMP certifications.
No matter which track you choose, you’ll also complete a required internship, giving you the chance to put your skills to work before you graduate.
Required Courses
- MGT 331: Leadership Skills
- MGT 336: Foundations of Organizational Behavior
- MGT 462:Managerial Analytics
- MGT 489: Internship in Management
Concentrations
- Sales
- Integrated Business
Specific Major Requirements
- Management Major, BS in Business Administration – Collateral Option – Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Track
- Management Major, BS in Business Administration – Collateral Option – Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness Track
- Management Major, BS in Business Administration – Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Program
- Management Major, BS in Business Administration – International Business Concentration
- Management Major, BS in Business Administration – Sales Concentration
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Admissions & Aid
First-year and transfer students apply to UT, then pursue the major once enrolled in Haslam. The resources below cover how to apply, what the degree costs and the scholarships and financial aid available to Haslam students.
Scholarships
Haslam awards more than $5 million in scholarships to students each year, including college and departmental awards. Once you’re a continuing undergraduate student, you can apply through the university’s Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarship application each year to be considered for available opportunities.
Scholarship criteria vary. Awards may consider financial need, academic achievement, involvement in student organizations or research and other aspects of your overall student profile.
Need More Information?
Ready to see where a Haslam management degree can take you? Get in touch to learn more about the program, explore your options and find your next step.