Management and entrepreneurship Overview

     In the business world, management is defined as the art of getting things done through people.

     Management is the use of behavioral science concepts, strategy and entrepreneurial thinking, to make decisions for effectively and efficiently running a profit or nonprofit business. Managers make such decisions in order to reach the goals of any organization.

    The study of management includes learning what motivates people, how to optimize employee satisfaction and productivity; how to plan, organize, and control work; how to make decisions using information systems and quantitative information; and how to implement organizational strategies.

     Nearly all organizations--large or small, profit or nonprofit--offer a variety of management careers. Operations manager, human resource manager, line supervisor, small business manager, corporate administrator, and international business are only a few of the careers which may be available to you with a bachelor's degree in management.

     Please visit the Ulmer Career Management Center for information on co-ops, internships and placement services.

Mission and Vision

     To contribute to the science and art of managing resources, opportunity and aspiration through quality teaching, service and research, with emphasis on entrepreneurial venture.