Nader H. Shooshtari, Chairman

The Department of Management offers four emphases: Decision Sciences, International Business, Management, and Marketing. A description of each follows.

Decision Sciences Emphasis

The decision sciences curriculum prepares students to use quantitative tools and computer applications to transform the firm' data into useful information. The emphasis focuses on: 1) modeling complex business systems; and 2) analyzing and designing the computer systems that suggest decision making.

Basic Requirements for Decision Sciences Emphasis

Any two (2) additional upper-division business courses (for a total of at least six credits), which could include Econ 323, Labor Economics, and Econ 324, Industrial Relations. These additional courses can include courses that are listed in the above category but not selected to meet the above category requirements.

International Business Emphasis

The international business emphasis provides students with the opportunity to focus on the managerial, economic, cultural, political and social dimensions that will prepare them for functioning in a global business community.

Basic Requirements for International Business Emphasis

Plus any combination of 12 credits, approved by the business school's international faculty advisor, and selected from internationally-focused courses, an international exchange, an international internship, or a stud-abroad program. Students should consider an area/cultural focus, such as Japan, China, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe.

Plus three semesters or the equivalent (as determined by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures) of any one foreign language is required. It is recommended that students complete the foreign language by the end of their junior year. A fourth semester is recommended for students planning to have an international experience such as an exchange, an internship, or a study-abroad program.

Management Emphasis

The management emphasis is designed to provide students with the interpretative, analytical, and integrative skills required in managerial positions in a variety of business and nonprofit organizations.

Basic Requirements for Management Emphasis

Any two (2) additional upper-division business courses (for a total of at least six (6) credits), which could include Econ 323, Labor Economics, and Econ 324, Industrial Relations. These additional courses can include courses that are listed in the above category but are not selected to meet the above category requirements.

Marketing Emphasis

The marketing emphasis provides students with knowledge and skills required in the process of marketing products, services, or ideas. The contemporary role of marketing in society is treated from various perspectives including functional and institutional analysis along with the application of decision making tools.

Basic Requirements for Marketing Emphasis

Suggested Course of Study

For all emphases:

Individual programs may differ from the suggested course of study to better accomplish the needs of the particular student.

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