Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
The Management major assists the student in developing an understanding of decision methodology, business resource management, organization structures, business strategy, and business policy. Emphasis is placed on the principles of managing, the skills of decision-making and problem-solving, and the technique of interpersonal relationships. For the student with little or no experience, the curriculum provides the foundation of an entry-level management position in purchasing, customer service, human resources management, public administration, office management, or operations.
Students must complete 15 semester credit hours of the 45 semester credit hours taken in residence at Walsh College in Management. For complete graduation requirements, refer to page 22 of our online catalog.
BBA - Management Program Format
You need to earn 127 semester credit hours for our Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management. 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 degree program requires completion of all courses in the professional core and major.
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Bachelor of Business Administration
Management Major
127 credits (includes up to 82 transfer credits)
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Professional Core
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ACC 300
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Financial Accounting
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ACC 310^
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Managerial Accounting
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BL 420
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The Legal and Tax Environment of Business
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COM 210^
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Principles of Business Communication
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COM 300*
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Communication Essentials
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COM 320**
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Business Communication Methods
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COM 340***
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Professional Communication
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ECN 201+
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Principles of Economics I
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ECN 202+
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Principles of Economics II
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FIN 310/FIN 515
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Financial Markets
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FIN 315
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Financial Management
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| IT 305^ |
Business Computing Tools |
| IT 335/IT 520 |
Business Driven Technology |
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MGT 201^
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Principles of Management
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MGT 303^
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Behavioral Management
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MGT 461
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Business Strategy and Policy (Capstone)
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MKT 202^
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Principles of Marketing
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QM 202^
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Statistical Methods for Business
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QM 301
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Statistical Inference for Management Decisions
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Elective
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Any 400-level course at Walsh College not already required
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Required Management Major Courses
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MGT 404
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Human Resources Management
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MGT 410
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Production and Operations Management
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MGT 453
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Organizational Leadership
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MGT 455
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Globalization and Diversity
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Management Major Elective Options – Must select three courses:
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MGT 405
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Management and Labor Relations
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MGT 470
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Public Administration/Governmental Management
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MGT 471
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Small Business Management
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MGT 475
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International Management
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MGT 485
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Process Improvement/Benchmarking
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MGT 488
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Management Internship
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MKT Elective
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One 300 or 400-level marketing course not already required in the program
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*COM 300 is required for all students that obtain a score of 1-3 on the Walsh College Communication Placement Exam. The Communication Placement Exam must be completed within the student’s first semester of enrollment at Walsh College.
**Students are required to take COM 320 within their first 9 semester credit hours in residence at Walsh College.
***Students are required to take COM 340 within their first 15 semester credit hours in residence at Walsh College.
+ ECN 201 and ECN 202 must be taken at the transfer institution prior to attendance or through concurrent enrollment.
The ^ courses are typically transferred from a community college or another accredited educational institution. Additional transfer equivalencies may be established, depending on the course taken and the transfer institution.
BBA students are eligible to take two courses (six credits) at the graduate level.
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Equivalency guides outline the courses transferable to Walsh as prerequisites to advanced course work and for completion of degree requirements.
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 rom $54,000 to $80,000.
