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Business Management Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Be prepared for anything and everything with a Management degree from UND.

The career you start right out of college likely won't be your last. The average American will have 12 to 15 different jobs over a lifetime. UND's Management degree is broad enough to give you the problem-solving and decision-making skills to handle whatever your career brings.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120

Why earn a business management degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Modern organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit, are more complex than ever before. Managers must be adept at topics as disparate as ethics, strategy, human resources, finance, supply chain management and globalization. At UND, you'll learn the principles of management while you study all the different aspects of business. Our online and on-campus business students learn how to:

  • Analyze data for effective decision making and reporting
  • Evaluate performance
  • Generate goals and strategies
  • Make strategic decisions
  • Manage technology, projects, budgets, and work processes
  • Motivate and develop employees
  • Organize and lead teams
  • Understand the unique contributions of effectively managed supply chains

AACSB Accredited Management Degree

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The B.B.A. with major in Management is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

On-Campus or Online Management Degree

  • Gain real-world experience through internships at companies such as Energizer, Target and Polaris.

  • The management program is part of UND's Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, the largest business school in North Dakota.

  • Network and build skills when you join the Management Club, the Supply Chain Club or the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

  • Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The Center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus business and public administration students.

  • Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized Degree Map software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.

  • Online students pay the same tuition rate regardless of residency. This makes UND’s management major one of the most affordable online business degrees in the nation.

What can I do with a business management degree?

107K

Median annual wage for management occupations in 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

1.1M

Openings in management operations are projected each year

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A general degree in business management gives you options and the flexibility to adapt to the changing workforce.

Most jobs are found in the management of companies and the enterprises industry sector. Graduate with the strategic skills you need to succeed in business, including:

  • Account Management
  • Budgeting and Financial Analysis
  • Business Development
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Leadership
  • Operations
  • Project Management
  • Sales
  • Strategic Planning

Jobs with a Management Degree

UND management degree holders have gone on to successful careers with corporations including:

  • Amazon
  • Blue Cross
  • Target Corporation
  • U.S. Bancorp
  • Wells Fargo & Company

Management Degree Courses

LEAD 400. Advanced Leadership. 3 Credits.

An in-depth analysis of the applications of leadership skills in a variety of contexts, including an experiential analysis of self (and others) as a leader within context. Students will demonstrate creative and critical thinking about leadership, communicate effectively in oral and written format, and apply networking concepts and leadership skills in an applied setting. Prerequisite: LEAD 101, completion of one ethics course, and enrollment in the minor. S.

MGMT 501. Quantitative Analysis for Management Decisions. 3 Credits.

The topic of quantitative business modeling is relevant to all business professionals. Management in today's turbulent economic times requires a full breadth of management skills and capabilities. This course provides comprehensive coverage of both traditional management skills and new competencies needed in a turbulent environment characterized by economic turmoil and general uncertainty of the future. This course is designed for any manager who is engaged in solving difficult business problems. The key to problem solving is knowing how to select and then use the right tools. The primary goals of this course are to provide a variety of quantitative models that should be useful in solving business problems, explain how they work, and show how the decision maker can apply and interpret them. This course covers various topics, such as Linear Programming, Sensitivity Analysis, Network Models, Integer Programming, Nonlinear Programming, and Forecasting. Spreadsheet-based tools and techniques will be extensively utilized in building various decision models for effective decision making in this course. Because Excel currently offers the best collection of built-in analytical capabilities, it will be used with this course. Prior experience with Excel is certainly helpful, but it is not required. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA or Master of Systems Engineering; ECON 506 required for MBA students; completion of a college statistics course OR successful completion of "Business Math and Statistics" from Ivy Software required for engineering students. S,SS.

MGMT 475. Strategic Management. 3 Credits.

This is the capstone course in business. The focus is on understanding companies, competitors, and industries, and the factors that influence long term competitive advantage. In addition to and in conjunction with these topics, students apply knowledge gained in prerequisite courses to develop integrated cross-functional business strategies. The course includes a comprehensive business exam covering material from all prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: ACCT 200, ACCT 201, ECON 201, ECON 202, ECON 210, ISBA 217, MGMT 300, MGMT 301, FIN 310, MRKT 305, 95 credits, and declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 302. Human Resource Management. 3 Credits.

A survey of the concepts, procedures, and programs associated with Human Resources Management in organizations. It includes an overview of the basic management functions and legal issues linked to the execution of the personnel functions of employment, performance appraisal, training, compensation, and development. Prerequisite: ECON 210 with grade of C or better, MGMT 300 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 431. Supply Chain Management. 3 Credits.

This course covers the set of approaches utilized to efficiently integrate activities of suppliers, operations/production, and distribution of goods and services. Topics include: logistics, inventory, information systems, integration, alliances, procurement, international issues, coordination of product/service and processes in a supply chain, customer value, and decision support. Prerequisite: MGMT 301 with grade of C or better and declared COBPA major. F.

MGMT 310. Organizational Behavior. 3 Credits.

The objective of this course is to allow the student to become acquainted with and experience various ways of thinking about and responding to the issues of human relations and management. The course is designed to survey the following topics at the individual, group, and organizational levels: individual perceptions, attitudes, values, motivation, leadership, communication, group dynamics, and problem solving. Prerequisite: MGMT 300 with grade of C or better, Junior or Senior standing, and declared COBPA majors only. F,S.

Online Management Degree

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UND's offers one of the best online Management degrees in region for flexibility and affordability.

Flexibility is critically important to our online students. That’s why we’ve designed the online Management degree to never require a campus visit. Plus, all online classes can be taken on your schedule.

Compare the cost of UND’s online Management degree. You’ll find it’s one of the most affordable programs in the nation. All online Management students pay the same affordable tuition rate regardless of their residency.

Flexible Online Management Degree

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Top-Tier Online Management Degree

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on-campus student.

  • Same degree. All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes. You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction. You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor. As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring. We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching. Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access. Dig into virtual research from the Chester Fritz Library. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support. UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.

Best Online College

Reportedly high alumni salaries and job placement rates, coupled with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other non-profit universities in the upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Paysacle.com)

 

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