Monday, February 19, 2007

Why Management?

Management is a critical function for every organization, and people trained in management play this important role in organizations of every size and type. The skills, techniques, and theories acquired by the management major leads to jobs in business, government, and the non-profit sector. People who plan to establish their own firms or to become part of a family owned firm also pursue a management major. Course work in this major helps individuals learn to:

motivate, lead, and develop others;

structure organizations capable of meeting both profit and social responsibility goals;

work well in accomplishing work individually and through others;

communicate accurately; and

develop a strategic perspective on the organization and its parts.

Skills that Management majors develop:

Interpersonal communication, negotiation, listening, managing, positive attitude, motivation, organization, leadership, ambition, team leadership, and critical thinking.

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