The Department of Management in the School of Business Administration is heterogeneous with respect to both research and teaching areas. Faculty are specialized in and teach courses that span a number of fields including entrepreneurship, human resources, international management, leadership, operations management, organizational behavior, strategic management, supply chain management, and teams. Given both the multinational context and diversity present in twenty first century organizations, coursework in the Department of Management is focused on preparing business students to be productive and effective contributors to the various communities they are embedded within or impact. Students who select any of the Management areas of specialization pursue a variety of careers after graduation including starting businesses, running family businesses, accepting management positions in domestic or international organizations, attending law school, or pursuing other advanced graduate degrees.

The main objectives of the program are:

• The development of critical thinking skills to evaluate decision choices, challenges, and issues confronting managers today;

• The improvement of interpersonal skills and learning to work effectively in teams;

• An understanding of the tools, methods, and procedures used to successfully lead people and organizations;

• An awareness of the ethical issues and responsibilities inherent in being a member of the global business community.