Why Choose Management at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ?
Great organizations are built by people who know how to lead them. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ's Management major prepares you to be that person, with a curriculum that spans management, marketing, finance, business law, international business, human resources, organizational behavior, and business ethics. You will learn how the parts of a business fit together and how to guide teams, projects, and strategy with confidence.
The major is intentionally broad because management careers are too. Whether you see yourself running operations, leading a team, launching your own venture, or moving into a corporate role, Bethel's curriculum is designed to give you the versatile foundation that employers across every industry are looking for. Along the way, you will learn from faculty who value your education and goals, offer real guidance, and help you connect your coursework to the career you are working toward.
What You'll Learn
You will develop the following:
- A working knowledge of management fundamentals, including organizational behavior, operations, human resources, and control systems
- Marketing skills covering product development, promotion, distribution, and pricing for both business and non-profit organizations
- Financial literacy in markets, securities, financial leverage, cost of capital, and how businesses are financed
- An understanding of management information systems, including their design, implementation, and policy
- A grasp of the legal environment of business, from contracts and torts to employment and consumer protection law
- Insight into international business and the cultural, economic, political, and financial factors that shape it
- Organizational theory and behavior skills, including motivation, leadership, decision-making, and managing change
- Advanced human resource management knowledge, including planning, job design, compensation, selection, and training
- A foundation in business ethics and the social responsibilities of business in the larger world
- The strategic thinking to pull it all together through a capstone in business policy and strategy
Courses You'll Take
These are the core management and business courses that define the major:
BUS 301, Principles of Management
BUS 302, Principles of Marketing
BUS 304, Business Finance
BUS 307, Management Information Systems
BUS 310, Business Law I
BUS 313, International Business
BUS 316, Organization Theory
BUS 317, Organizational Behavior
BUS 412, Human Resource Management
BUS 413, Business Policy and Strategy
BUS 417, Business Ethics and Society
ACT 201, Principles of Accounting I
ACT 202, Principles of Accounting II
ECO 211, Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212, Principles of Microeconomics
CIS 255, Microcomputer Applications
Plus 9 hours of upper-level business electives, chosen from courses numbered 300 or above. Options include Business Law II, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, and Advertising and Promotion.
Career Possibilities
Business Manager
Oversees daily operations, coordinates staff and resources, and works to meet an organization's goals and performance targets.
Operations Manager
Manages the systems and processes that produce a company's goods or services, focusing on efficiency, quality, and cost.
Project Manager
Plans, organizes, and leads projects from start to finish, managing timelines, budgets, teams, and stakeholder expectations.
Management Analyst
Studies an organization's operations and recommends ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen performance.
Sales Manager
Leads a sales team, sets goals and territories, and develops strategies to grow revenue and customer relationships.
Entrepreneur
Starts and runs a business, applying management, marketing, finance, and strategy skills to build and grow a venture.
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