Undergraduate
What is Management?
Management involves the critical functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Under good management, businesses and organizations operate efficiently and achieve their goals. Professional managers think strategically, coordinate departments, motivate team members, and lead organizations to successful outcomes.
People who move into management positions are generally effective problem-solvers and communicators. They are skilled at optimizing workflows and inspiring others to accomplish tasks. A bachelor’s degree in management is excellent preparation for careers as well as graduate studies.
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Career Opportunities
Management majors have a wide array of career opportunities available to them across various industries. They can pursue roles such as project manager, operations manager, and area manager, where they oversee projects, streamline operations, and manage personnel. Other possibilities include becoming a business analyst or consultant, offering strategic advice and insights to improve organizational performance.
Additionally, management graduates can explore careers in marketing management, financial management, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. These roles leverage their skills in leadership, problem-solving, communication, and strategic planning to drive business success and innovation.
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: $101,2801,3
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: $130,6171,2
Project Controls Specialist
Project controls specialists plan, monitor, and control various aspects of a project – 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: $145,1901,2
Sales Representative
Sales representatives are responsible for selling a company’s products or services by identifying and reaching out to 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 sales deals. Additionally, they provide after-sales support to ensure customer satisfaction and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Median Salary: $73,0801,3
1Within a few years of beginning employment
2Based on information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook.
3Based on data from Salary.com from the Knoxville, Tennessee area
Majoring in Management
Management majors can customize their program by selecting one of two tracks: Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness or Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises. Students can further customize their degree through collateral options and concentrations that align with their career goals. For example, project management courses prepare students to pursue industry-recognized credentials such as the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. An internship is required for both management major tracks.
Required Courses
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
Management Student Spotlight
Luke Cornelius
Luke Cornelius is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business, majoring in management with a collateral in supply chain management and a minor in environmental studies.
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Scholarship Opportunities
The Haslam College of Business awards more than $5 million annually in scholarships to students. Awards include college and departmental scholarships. Each year, students should apply to be considered for college and departmental scholarships through the university’s Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarship application.
Scholarship criteria is varied and may be based on a student’s need, academic merit, engagement in student organizations and research, and overall profile.
