Management BSB

About the Major

Management is the study of leadership for the day-to-day operations of a business as well as the future direction a business may go to continue its stated mission. You will motivate employees, build teams, shape corporate cultures, allocate people and resources, and create strategies to improve operations and achieve business goals. You will also study a broad range of business topics and specializations to gain a big picture understanding of the corporate world.

Skills and abilities this major develops include: leadership, team-building, strategic planning, and resource allocation.

Engaged Learning Experiences

Regardless of your major or future career, engaged learning is vital to your present and future. It makes you more marketable for jobs and professional schools upon graduation, it enables you to build deeper connections with faculty and staff in your field of study, and it makes your learning personal by connecting your interests and values with the curriculum from your classes. Check out the three ideas below for places to get started, or learn more at IUPUI’s Institute for Engaged Learning website.

Student Organizations

Connect with other students and future employers, build leadership and teamwork skills, and have a great time doing it!

Professional Work Experience

Grow your skills through internships, part-time jobs, or co-op programs. Connect with the Kelley career services team to make an appointment.

Study Abroad

“Business without Borders” Kelley Indianapolis has programs available in London, Paris, Vienna, Prague, and Italy. Opportunities are also available through Kelley Bloomington’s Study Abroad program.

Opportunities After Graduation

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of management occupations is projected to grow 8% from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations, which will result in about 807,300 new jobs. Employment growth will be driven by the formation of new organizations and expansion of existing ones, which will require more workers to manage these operations.

According to the IUPUI First Destination Survey (2019), the average starting salary for management graduates was $48,678, and the median salary was $45,000. The median starting salary for management majors for the class of 2019 was $54,648, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE, 2019).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Management graduates often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas: business administration (MBA), education, and law.

Major Possibilities

Sample Coursework

Effective negotiations
Financial management
International business environment
New venture creation
Operations management
Organizations and organizational change

Possible Careers

Store manager
Customer service manager
Operations manager
Account manager
Hotel manager
Public relations manager

Where could I work?

State of Indiana
Higher education
Real estate agencies
Banks
Stock brokerage firms

Complementing Interests

EEnterprising

RRealistic

SSocial

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Where to Get More Information

Kelley School of Business

American Management Association

Kelley Indianapolis Career Services

Enterprise, Policy, and Planning Cluster

This major is part of the Enterprise, Policy, and Planning (EPP) cluster. The EPP cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing or interested in business; economics; labor studies; organizational leadership; public and environmental affairs; sport management; and tourism, conventions, and event management.

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