Management is a great major for those who know they’re interested in Business, but less focused on becoming a financial analyst, trader, or accountant out of college. This is a great track for those who want a major that often translates easily into a job. These 10 schools offer well-recognized degrees for students interested in ascending to the c-suite one day.
UPenn: Wharton School of Business
±«±Ê±ð²Ô²Ô’s is consistently among the best for business of any undergrad institution. Management is no exception. Wharton offers a concentration in Management with three specializations: Multinational Management, Organizational Effectiveness, and Strategic Management.
Berkeley: Haas School of Business
offers a program in Management Entrepreneurship and Tech. This niche program is excellent for those who want to get into the management side of tech and innovation. They also offer a Global Management program for undergrads. Both are freshmen admit programs.
NYU: Stern School of Business
±·³Û±«â€™s is an excellent place for students interested in expanding their business prowess. They offer myriad concentrations within the Business School, from Sustainable Business to Finance. Stern also has a concertation in Management & Organizations. Electives include Game Theory, Digital Innovation & Crowdsourcing, Entrepreneurship & Law in Practice, and more.
UT Austin: McCombs School of Business
The bachelor of Business Administration within the is a great track for those interested in Management. The school offers a general Management major with two tracks: General Management and Consulting and Change Management. They also offer a Management Information Systems major for those interested in tech’s role in business.
Michigan: Ross School of Business
Students who major (or minor) in Business Administration at still have an opportunity for a Management-focused education in spite of the fact that there’s no Management major. B School courses include Leading People and Organizations, Operations Management, and Positive Leadership and Organizing.
Indiana: Kelley School of Business
±õ±«â€™s offers a Management degree for undergrads. Requirements include International Competitive Strategy and Leadership, Teamwork, and Diversity. Electives include Law & Ethics at Work, Effective Negotiations, and Idea Validation and Business Model Development.
UVA: McIntire School of Commerce
±«³Õ´¡â€™s houses a Management Concentration. Coursework emphasizes Strategic Leadership, Global Management, and Managing Sustainable Development.
MIT: Sloan School of Management
MIT is always an interesting option for those interested in studying Business, but Management is top of mind for MIT’s Business programs. is a fantastic school for those interested in the intersection of Business and Science. They offer both a major and minor in Management.
Cornell: SC Johnson School of Business
is another excellent Business program with a wide range of opportunities. The Dyson School of Economics and Management within SC has both a major and minor. Cornell is also renowned for its Hospitality program. The Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration is a fantastic program for those interested in the management end of the hotel industry.
Texas A&M: Mays School of Business
The is home to the Department of Management at Texas A&M. Required courses include Principles of Business Regulations and Law, Managing People in Organizations, Managing the Nonprofit Organization, and many others.
While Management is a popular major with many schools to choose from, not all programs are created equally. Students interested in a Management trajectory should get started by applying directly to Business programs and knocking prerequisites out of the way freshman year.
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