Bachelor’s in Management

What is Management?

Managers motivate and coordinate people in order to achieve organizational goals. Management involves the critical functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Professional managers think strategically and work with others to lead organizations or departments to successful outcomes.

Career Opportunities in Management

Management education enables one to pursue varied career opportunities in organizations. People who move into management positions are generally effective problem-solvers and communicators. They are successful at organizing work and motivating others to accomplish tasks. Management education is also excellent preparation for graduate studies.

High School Preparation

High school students should follow a college preparatory curriculum and take their high school’s recommended courses in Math, English, and Foreign Language. Appropriate electives include any business courses, as well as courses in computer software applications and written and oral communication. The Haslam College of Business further encourages all high school students to 1) explore international business issues and opportunities, 2) participate in student organizations and clubs, and 3) volunteer in their community.

How do I Major in Management?

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students have multiple options in pursuing the study of management as their undergraduate major.

  • Management Major, BS in Business Administration – Collateral Option
  • Management Major, BS in Business Administration – Integrated Business and Engineering Program
  • Management Major, BS in Business Administration – International Business Concentration

An internship is required for both tracks of the management major.

Two Tracks Within Management UG Major

TRACKS

LEAD TO

CAREERS

Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

Project-based Positions
OR
Corporate Rotational Training Program

Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises

Small-Mid Size Businesses / family Firms
OR
Start-Ups / New Ventures

*3 additional hours required electives

Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

Management Major Curriculum

Professional Development

Core Courses

MGT 331 – Leadership Skills
+
MGT 336 – Organizational Behavior
+
MGT 462 – Managerial Analytics
+
MGT 489 – Internship

Track Courses

MGT 463 – Decision Making
+
ENT 460 – Innovation & Change
+
ONE OF:
MGT 480, MGT 463, MGT 499

Collateral Recommendations

  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Information MGT
  • Int. Business
  • Sales
  • Supply Chain
  • Finance

LEAD TO

Student Organizations

Management Society at UT

Professional Certifications

American Management Association (AMA), Project Management Prof. (PMP)

Career Trajectories

  • Project-Based Positions
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Rotational Training Program

*3 additional hours required electives

Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises

Management Major Curriculum

Professional Development

Core Courses

MGT 331 – Leadership Skills
+
MGT 336 – Organizational Behavior
+
MGT 462 – Managerial Analytics
+
MGT 489 – Internship

Track Courses

ENT 350 – Intro. to ENT
+
TWO OF*:
ENT 410S, ENT 415, ENT 451, ENT 425, ENT 460, ENT 470, ENT 485, ENT 499 (other)

Collateral Recommendations

  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Information MGT
  • Int. Business
  • Sales
  • Supply Chain
  • Finance

LEAD TO

Student Organizations

UT Entrepreneurship Club (startups)

Professional Certifications

Family Firm Institute (FFI)

Career Trajectories

  • Start-ups / New Ventures
  • Family Firms
  • Small-Mid Sized Businesses

*3 additional hours required electives