Managers make decisions, develop resources, set policies, take risks and motivate their co-workers and employees. The Walsh College BBA in Management prepares a student for these responsibilities, and more. With extensive course work in all areas of management as well as a strong general business background, candidates for the Walsh College BBA - Management degree will be ready for careers in human resource management, public administration, customer service, industrial production management, health care and several other growing fields.

Equivalency guides outline the courses transferable to Walsh as prerequisites to advanced course work and for completion of degree requirements. A list of standard equivalencies may be viewed from our website.

Opportunities for Employment
A management education, coupled with specialized or technical skills creates the best prospect for future employment. The market for management jobs in the fields of telecommunications, product development and employee benefits and managed care has a positive outlook through 2006. The markets for managers in personnel, labor relations, property and real estate management are also expected to remain competitive over the next two years.

The demand for top executives and managers in the fields of retail and purchasing is projected to grow more slowly. However, the Walsh College BBA- Management degree offers the added advantage of flexibility, which allows graduates to apply their skills to a wide range of positions.

Salary Expectations
Management salaries vary greatly depending on company size and level of responsibility. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the average starting salary for bachelor’s degree candidates is $36,000 to 48,000. Annual compensation for employees with six years of experience ranges from $54,000 to $80,000.

Program Format
Earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management from Walsh College requires a total of 127 semester credit hours. This includes the transfer of up to 82 credit hours and a minimum of 45 credit hours (15 courses) taken while in residence at Walsh College. The management program requires completion of all courses in the:

• Professional core and major

The * courses at the right are typically transferred from a community college or another accredited educational institution. Additional transfer equivalencies may be established depending on the courses taken and the transfer tuition.

Equivalency guides outline the courses transferable to Walsh as prerequisites to advanced course work and for completion of degree requirements. A list of standard equivalencies may be viewed from our website.

**COM 300 is required of all students who score below 400 on the Walsh College communications placement exam

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