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Develop management skills at Columbia College
Management is a good choice for highly motivated students who want to eventually lead teams and organizations. You’ll learn management theories and skills that can be applied to any type of public, private and non-profit organization.
Students in the management major will learn to employ key management concepts useful to create value in organizations with the application of critical thinking and problem solving skills. In addition to foundational business practices, you’ll study human resources, organizational behavior and diversity, as well as operations and business project management. Additionally, you can opt to delve deeper into specific management areas.
You’ll also hone your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills through a liberal arts education.
Opportunities to study:
- Principles of management
- Business information systems
- Business law
- Business project management
- Diversity in organizations
- Human resource management
- Organizational behavior
- Operations management
Prepare to lead projects and teams
Every organization needs managers to provide leadership and strategic direction. The Columbia College management program prepares students to work and advance within professional business careers. In addition to management and organizational leadership, you will graduate with an understanding of business basics such as finance, human resources and marketing.
Management positions vary, however be prepared to plan, direct and coordinate services and supervise activities.
Employment of management occupations is expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate through 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Some possible paths include:
- Administrative services
- Banking
- Human resources
- Management
- Operations management
- Retail sales management
Columbia College Global offers traditional classroom instruction for many courses at nationwide locations. Students at nationwide locations are expected to engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree. Columbia College offers on-campus programs with traditional classroom instruction at the Residential Campus in Columbia, Missouri.
Dr. Ken Akers
"Greater engagement with work strongly relates to commitment to the organization, positive citizenship behaviors, reduced intentions to quit, increased productivity, and the ever-important job satisfaction."
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Available program formats
- Core requirements 69 credit hours
- Total degree requirements 120 credit hours
Some courses you may take
Examination of growth, structure, role, methods, and policy of the national bureaucracy and its role in American government and society. Cross-listed as PADM/POSC 311. Prerequisite: POSC 111.
Students will create a business plan in accordance with Small Business Association (SBA) Guidelines. Students will learn how to pitch their plan to various types of stakeholders. Prerequisite: MGMT 341.
Culminating experience capstone course for majors in business administration. Requires case/report writing and the ability to integrate material from previous courses to analyze and resolve complex business strategic planning problems. Completion with a grade of C or higher required. Prerequisites: Senior status, completion of a minimum 33 hours of core requirements including FINC 350, and at least six hours of upper-level courses within the identified major.
An examination of the theory, evolution, practice and dynamics for leadership in contemporary society.