Georgia Southwestern State University College of Business and Computing

BBA-Management

If you're interested in an exciting career, earning a business management degree is a great place to start. Successful business managers are in demand and will remain so as the global business environment becomes more interconnected. If you have great interpersonal skills, are a team player, enjoy being around others, and are interested in learning how business works, a degree in management could be a good fit for you.

The ability to think critically and a willingness to work independently are important factors in determining success in this field. You will learn how to solve complex problems, develop strategies, plan and organized actions, and develop policies and procedures to guide your organization as it works toward its goals.

With a business management degree, the SKY is the limit. You will have a broader understanding of the many facets of business operations. Whether your interest lies in starting your own business or joining a Fortune 500 corporation, the faculty members here at GSW provide support and guidance to help you reach your goals.

Through your coursework, you will learn how to:

• Develop analytical skills for problem solving and decision making. Understand the psychology of judgment and decision making process, frameworks that foster more effective decision making, and techniques to influence and manage group decisions.
• Interpret and evaluate financial data; understanding the relationship between finance and the broader organizational goals.
• Explore methods for applying strategic thinking to move an organization toward specific goals with planning and resource allocation.Apply
• Develop skills in communication and interpersonal relationship in order to coordinate projects, build effective teams, and hone leadership skills.
• Acquire a foundation of ethical principles that allow an organization to work effectively, respectfully, ethically and professionally with people of diverse ethnic, cultural, gender, and other backgrounds.

Is Management the right fit for me?

Management majors will be leaders, decision makers, and strategic thinkers. A management major provides the broad knowledge employers need, while giving you the option to specialize in many interesting and rewarding areas. A management degree is a solid foundation for any number of future business careers.