Management, BBA

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Management faculty: Askarzadeh, Canedo Soto, Cannaday, Dowie, Epstein, Gupta, Latheef, Li, McKee, Morgan, Nayebpour, Neale, Pickering, Saad, TenBrink, Thomas, Tripathy, Wang, Wang, Zhang

The management major provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills to begin their career journey in the management of people and processes in order to assist the organization in effective and efficient operation in the dynamic and global markets of the early 21st century. The management major at UHD will complete required courses in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Problem Solving and Decision-Making - areas of knowledge and skill required and desired by high performing companies. In addition, students will then complete 6 elective courses in management. Career opportunities in management exist in both production-oriented and service-oriented organizations in the public and private sectors. Graduates may be employed in management positions within any functional area of a company including human resources and operations planning and control. This program is recommended for students who are interested in the management of organizations as well as those interested in managing their own businesses.

UHD BBA graduates will be able to:

communicate in an organized and professional manner.
apply decision-making models.
identify and apply basic business concepts.
identify the factors influencing individual and organizational responsibilities and the ramifications of unethical behavior.

In addition, BBA Management graduates will meet the following learning outcomes:

The student can apply multiple approaches to making managerial decisions.
The student can analyze a situation for appropriate managerial responsibilities that drive desired organizational behavior(s).
The student can identify leadership techniques and apply them to support organizational strategies and goals.
The student can recognize the benefits of effective human resource management, including the value of creating a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Bachelor of Business Administration Programs

All majors within the Bachelor of Business Administration degree share the Texas Common Core requirements and a common core of business course requirements (Business core is listed under the Preparatory Area of the degree plan). These two core areas must be completed in addition to the Major Area and Elective Area of the degree plan.

Students must complete the Texas Common Core Area prior to enrolling in upper-division courses. Upon completion of the Texas Common Core Area requirements and earning the requisite GPA, students should file for admission to the Marilyn Davies College of Business.

Degree Requirements

Texas Common Core Area (42 hours)

Common core requirements may be filled by taking any of the courses listed as options under the heading of Common Core Requirements detailed in the Undergraduate Academic Programs section. To fulfill the Mathematics requirement, MATH 1324, or equivalent, is required. Transfer students who have not completed the institutional requirement are recommended to take UHD 2301 - University Seminar-Communication specifically “Going Virtual: Communication in Cyberspace.” Transfer students whose transfer credits, plus UHD credits, enable them to fulfill the common core and business core requirement in fewer than 90 hours may use free electives to complete the hours needed.

Management, BBA

UHD BBA graduates will be able to:

In addition, BBA Management graduates will meet the following learning outcomes:

Bachelor of Business Administration Programs

Degree Requirements

Texas Common Core Area (42 hours)

Preparatory Area (45-48 hours)

Lower Level

Upper Level

Management Major Area (12 hours)

Elective Area (18 hours)

Total: (120 hours)