The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree program is designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of general managers in any organization. The BSM degree enhances skills necessary for improved organizational effectiveness in a dynamic and evolving workplace.
The curriculum focuses on the development of general management roles. It emphasizes skills necessary to align resources and improve communication, productivity, and effectiveness. Through a participative, cooperative learning environment structured for adult learners, managers are taught to manage innovation and apply professional skills and knowledge focused on the future, all within a customer-focused atmosphere.
The BSM degree program has a 48 upper-division credit required course of study (including nine credits of electives chosen by the student). These courses fulfill only part of the 120 minimum credit requirement for degree completion. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English, mathematics, and critical thinking. Up to 72 lower division units may be applied toward the BSM degree.
Course | Course Title Credits | Prerequisite(s) |
Foundation Courses | ||
GEN 300 | Skills for Professional Development | 3 |
MGT 330 | Management: Theory, Practice, & Application | 3 |
MGT 350 | Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making | 3 |
SOC 315 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
PHL 323 | Ethics in Management | 3 |
RES 320 | Foundations of Research | 3 |
PSY 428 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
COMM 470 | Communicating in the Virtual Workplace | 3 |
PSY 320 | Human Motivation | 3 |
PSY 430 | Team Dynamics for Managers | 3 |
TEC 401 | Human Factors in Technology | 3 |
FIN 324 | Financial Analysis for Managers | 3 |
GEN 480 | Interdisciplinary Capstone Course | 3 |