Managerial Studies

Management Degree Requirements

Management

Location: 2231 UH; Phone: (312) 996-2680. For some courses in the Department of Managerial Studies, priority in enrollment will be given to students whose college or curriculum requires that course. Other students who meet the prerequisites may be accommodated during late registration as space permits. Part-time evening MBA students may be given priority in registration for evening MBA course sections.

Course Requirements

B.S. in Management

The field of management is concerned with the effective organization, development, and administration of business and other organizations. Students receive both theoretical and practical preparation for a variety of responsible managerial and specialist positions. The degree program in management emphasizes analytical thinking for effective decision making and broad preparation for leadership positions. Employment opportunities include general management positions in manufacturing, distribution, and service industries; staff positions in human resources management and industrial relations departments; and management positions in transportation and physical distribution.

Degree Requirements-Management

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Management from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Managerial Studies degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Business Administration section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.

B.S. in Management Degree Requirements

Hours

General Course Requirements

60

Business Core

33

Major Requirements

18

Business Electives

9

Total Hours—B.S. in Management

120

General Course Requirements

See General Course Requirements in the College of Business Administration section for the list of courses needed to meet this requirement.

Business Core

See Business Core in the College of Business Administration section for the list of courses needed to meet this requirement.

Major Requirements

Courses

Hours

MGMT 445—Organizational Analysis and Practice

3

MGMT 452—Organizational Behavior

3

MGMT 453—Human Resource Management

3

Three management courses from the lists below

9

Total Hours—Major Requirements

18

Students must complete 9 hours chosen from courses listed below. Students may select the courses based upon their interests and career goals. The management electives shown below are grouped into logical career-path alternatives. Students may, however, elect any three courses to fulfill the elective requirement.

For students pursuing double majors with the Department of Managerial Studies, a minimum of four courses (12 semester hours) must be taken beyond the first major to earn a second major.

Human Resources Management and Managerial Skills

Courses

Hours

MGMT 454—Labor-Management Relations

 3

MGMT 463—Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

 3

MGMT 465—Compensation and Reward Systems

 3

MGMT 466—Managerial Effectiveness Through Diversity

3

Organization and Strategic Management

Courses

Hours

MGMT 460—Business, Society, and the Global Economy

3

MGMT 467—Impact of Technological Change

3

MGMT 471—Management and Organizational
     Development

3

MGMT 480—Transportation Systems Management

3

MGMT 481—Managerial Logistics

3

Cross-Listed Course

Courses

Hours

MGMT 447—Organizations

3

Business Electives

Courses

Hours

Nine hours from courses in the College of Business Administration. Students may choose ECON 221-Macroeconomics in the World Economy: Theory and Applications or any CBA courses at the 300- or 400-level

9

Total Hours-Business Electives

9


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312-996-2680
http://www.uic.edu/cba/cba-depts/ms
Administration: Interim Department Head Mark Shanley
Student Services: CBA Academic Services, 1118 UH