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Management Major (Undergraduate)
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
The General Management option of the management major provides a broad business perspective for students who eventually wish to be involved in profit or goal management responsibilities. This program of study is not intended to prepare students for a career in any one type of industry or profession. Rather, it provides the graduate with a knowledge of managerial skills required by managers from small entrepreneurs to corporate presidents.
The General Management courses offered at WKY are normally taught by highly qualified faculty who write, teach, and offer service in the field of management. Most classes are small enough to permit a high level of student-faculty interaction. Courses required in the General Management curriculum include: Organization & Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Strategy & Policy, related professional course in Managerial Accounting, Managerial Economics, Financial Management, Marketing, and other professional electives.
Students are encouraged to participate in the activities of various management-related organizations such as Delta Sigma Pi and Phi Beta Lambda. The learning and service opportunities provided by these groups can be very helpful in the development of a career.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A student majoring in General Management can expect to begin his or her career by seeking an entry-level position with some organization. Typically, such positions are quite competitive and only aggressive, well-prepared students are successful in obtaining employment. Entry-level positions are often coordinated with training programs. These are valuable sources of "on-the-job" education. The student with talent and drive will move progressively upward through a series fo line and/or staff positions toward his or her ultimate level of achievement.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to a professional program in the Gordon Ford College of Business and be eligible to enroll in upper division courses, a student who is pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the College must have:
(1) attained junior standing (at least 60 hours);
(2) completed or be currently enrolled in Mathematics 116 or higher; Economics 202, 203, and 206; Accounting 200 and 201; CIS 141; and SCOM 161; with a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the course listed above;
(3) attained the University standard for good academic standing;
(4) earned a minimum of 12 semester hours at Western with a minimum Western GPA of 2.25. Management majors are required to take MATH 119 or MGT 305 but not as a part of the admission requirments.
The General Management option of the management major provides a broad business perspective for students who eventually wish to be involved in profit or goal management responsibilities. This program of study is not intended to prepare students for a career in any one type of industry or profession. Rather, it provides the graduate with a knowledge of managerial skills required by managers from small entrepreneurs to corporate presidents.
The General Management courses offered at WKY are normally taught by highly qualified faculty who write, teach, and offer service in the field of management. Most classes are small enough to permit a high level of student-faculty interaction. Courses required in the General Management curriculum include: Organization & Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Strategy & Policy, related professional course in Managerial Accounting, Managerial Economics, Financial Management, Marketing, and other professional electives.
Students are encouraged to participate in the activities of various management-related organizations such as Delta Sigma Pi and Phi Beta Lambda. The learning and service opportunities provided by these groups can be very helpful in the development of a career.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A student majoring in General Management can expect to begin his or her career by seeking an entry-level position with some organization. Typically, such positions are quite competitive and only aggressive, well-prepared students are successful in obtaining employment. Entry-level positions are often coordinated with training programs. These are valuable sources of "on-the-job" education. The student with talent and drive will move progressively upward through a series fo line and/or staff positions toward his or her ultimate level of achievement.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to a professional program in the Gordon Ford College of Business and be eligible to enroll in upper division courses, a student who is pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the College must have:
(1) attained junior standing (at least 60 hours);
(2) completed or be currently enrolled in Mathematics 116 or higher; Economics 202, 203, and 206; Accounting 200 and 201; CIS 141; and SCOM 161; with a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the course listed above;
(3) attained the University standard for good academic standing;
(4) earned a minimum of 12 semester hours at Western with a minimum Western GPA of 2.25. Management majors are required to take MATH 119 or MGT 305 but not as a part of the admission requirments.
Human Resources Major (Undergradute)
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
The Human Resource Management option of the management major is designed to develop skills for managing an essential resource of any organization--its employees. Because of the importance of increasing human productivity, human resource management is viewed as a key contributor to organizational effectiveness. Human resource managers are frequently involved in top-level decision making.
The Human Resource Management courses offered at WKY are normally taught by highly qualified faculty who write, teach, and offer service in the field of personnel management. Most classes are small enough to permit a high level of student-facult interaction. Courses required in the human resource management curriculum include: Organization & Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Labor Economics. Students are also required to select three from the following four HRM courses: Personnel Assessment, Compensation Administration, Management of Labor Relations, and/or Training in Business and Industry.
Students are encouraged to participate in the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about actual organizational problems and successes through speakers and field trips.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The student majoring in Human Resource Management can expect to start his or her career as an HRM specialist in an area such as recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits administration, or labor relations. Assignment to one of these areas may be preceded by an assignment in one or more functional areas of the organization. In recognition of their important contribution, human resource managers are well compensated. Graduates can also enjoy careers in such fields as insurance, retailing, banking, and other service industries.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students majoring in HRM should apply for admission to the Gordon Ford College of Business during the second semester of the sophomore year or after completion of 45 semester hours. To be admitted to the college, the student must have:
(1) attained junior standing (at least 60 semester hours);
(2) completed or be currently enrolled in Mathematics 116 or higher; Economics 202, 203, and 206; Accounting 200 and 201; CIS 141; and SCOM 161; with a minumum GPA of 2.25 in the courses listed above;
(3) attained the University standard for good academic standing;
(4) earned a minimum of 12 semester hours at Western with a minimum WKU GPA of 2.25 Management majors are required to take MATH 119 or MGT 305 but not as part of the admission requirement.
The Human Resource Management option of the management major is designed to develop skills for managing an essential resource of any organization--its employees. Because of the importance of increasing human productivity, human resource management is viewed as a key contributor to organizational effectiveness. Human resource managers are frequently involved in top-level decision making.
The Human Resource Management courses offered at WKY are normally taught by highly qualified faculty who write, teach, and offer service in the field of personnel management. Most classes are small enough to permit a high level of student-facult interaction. Courses required in the human resource management curriculum include: Organization & Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Labor Economics. Students are also required to select three from the following four HRM courses: Personnel Assessment, Compensation Administration, Management of Labor Relations, and/or Training in Business and Industry.
Students are encouraged to participate in the student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about actual organizational problems and successes through speakers and field trips.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The student majoring in Human Resource Management can expect to start his or her career as an HRM specialist in an area such as recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits administration, or labor relations. Assignment to one of these areas may be preceded by an assignment in one or more functional areas of the organization. In recognition of their important contribution, human resource managers are well compensated. Graduates can also enjoy careers in such fields as insurance, retailing, banking, and other service industries.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students majoring in HRM should apply for admission to the Gordon Ford College of Business during the second semester of the sophomore year or after completion of 45 semester hours. To be admitted to the college, the student must have:
(1) attained junior standing (at least 60 semester hours);
(2) completed or be currently enrolled in Mathematics 116 or higher; Economics 202, 203, and 206; Accounting 200 and 201; CIS 141; and SCOM 161; with a minumum GPA of 2.25 in the courses listed above;
(3) attained the University standard for good academic standing;
(4) earned a minimum of 12 semester hours at Western with a minimum WKU GPA of 2.25 Management majors are required to take MATH 119 or MGT 305 but not as part of the admission requirement.
Entrepreneurship Minor (Undergraduate)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Entrepreneurship Minor is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Department of Management and coordinated with various departments across campus.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Entrepreneurship Minor is suitable for those who might want to have their own business or work in an entrepreneurial environment (including large organizations).
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following are the requirements for the Entrepreneurship Minor.
Required Classes
Economics 150, 202, or 203 (One course required--suitable alternatives considered for non-business majors)
Accounting 200 Accounting-Financial
Marketing 320 Business Marketing Concepts
Management 312 Entrepreneurship
Management 496 Small Business Analysis and Policy (Required for Business Majors only)
Electives
Three electives are required with MGT 496 serving as an elective for Business Majors.
Finance 441 Small Business (Entrepreneurial Finance)
Management 308 Innovation Management
Management 365 Entrepreneurial Law
Management 410 Special Topics Specific to Entrepreneurship (Example: SIFE - Students in Free Enterprise)
Management 490 Practicum in Management (with faculty approval)
Management 463 Small Business Management
Marketing 427 Entrepreneurial Marketing
Marketing 328 Marketing on the World Wide Web
CIS 346 Business Application Development (CIS majors only)
There are also independent studies and internships available for credit that may serve as electives if approved in advance. Other courses on campus having very high creative content or serving to prepare graduates for entrepreneurial environments within their disciplines may also be counted with the approval of Dr. Leo Simpson or Dr. Zubair Mohamed.
NOTE: Six hours in the Entrepreneurship Minor must not be counted toward any other major.
The Entrepreneurship Minor is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Department of Management and coordinated with various departments across campus.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Entrepreneurship Minor is suitable for those who might want to have their own business or work in an entrepreneurial environment (including large organizations).
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following are the requirements for the Entrepreneurship Minor.
Required Classes
Economics 150, 202, or 203 (One course required--suitable alternatives considered for non-business majors)
Accounting 200 Accounting-Financial
Marketing 320 Business Marketing Concepts
Management 312 Entrepreneurship
Management 496 Small Business Analysis and Policy (Required for Business Majors only)
Electives
Three electives are required with MGT 496 serving as an elective for Business Majors.
Finance 441 Small Business (Entrepreneurial Finance)
Management 308 Innovation Management
Management 365 Entrepreneurial Law
Management 410 Special Topics Specific to Entrepreneurship (Example: SIFE - Students in Free Enterprise)
Management 490 Practicum in Management (with faculty approval)
Management 463 Small Business Management
Marketing 427 Entrepreneurial Marketing
Marketing 328 Marketing on the World Wide Web
CIS 346 Business Application Development (CIS majors only)
There are also independent studies and internships available for credit that may serve as electives if approved in advance. Other courses on campus having very high creative content or serving to prepare graduates for entrepreneurial environments within their disciplines may also be counted with the approval of Dr. Leo Simpson or Dr. Zubair Mohamed.
NOTE: Six hours in the Entrepreneurship Minor must not be counted toward any other major.