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University of Lethbridge Bachelor of General Management
University of Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge

Bachelor of General Management

Bachelor's degree

4 years

English

Full time

CAD 21,304 / per year **

On-Campus

* deadline for international applicants June 15, 2024

** for International Students| 6,428.50 CAD for Canadian Students| Additional fees may apply

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of General Management program offers a comprehensive exploration of fundamental management principles. Students will gain skills in business administration, strategic thinking, and operational effectiveness, preparing them for a variety of roles in the business world. The program typically spans three years, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications to ensure a well-rounded education.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in business administration, human resources, project management, and operations management. This versatility allows for opportunities in multiple industries, enabling a broad range of professional possibilities.

Management is leading others to accomplish common goals in business. Today’s managers are people-oriented, creative, adaptable and strong communicators. They have to know how to deal effectively with rapidly changing environments, work successfully with small and large teams, live and work by principles of ethics and social responsibility and be aware of responsibilities to sustainability.

As a major in general management, you'll study topics such as marketing, organizational behaviour, introductory accounting, managing responsibly in a global environment, human resources management, policy and strategy and probability and statistics. You will draw from fields such as history, English, political science, economics and sociology.

Many of our students choose a minor to go with their general management major to enhance their knowledge in a specific line of study. There are many minors to choose from, including accounting, agriculture enterprise management, family and small business management, fintech and financial innovation, Indigenous business management, marketing, supply chain and operations management and more. Learn about more available minors.

NEW! Bow Valley College/University of Lethbridge Integrated Pathway (Calgary)

ULethbridge in Calgary has partnered with Bow Valley College (BVC) to offer a new program for recently admitted domestic high school graduates. Participants complete a ULethbridge Bachelor of Management (General Management) degree and BVC Business Administration diploma (Supply Chain Management) in four years. Students will take classes simultaneously through both institutions while following a shared curriculum for both credentials.

Why take general management at the Dhillon School of Business?

Many choose the general management major because it provides a comprehensive understanding of business and managerial skills that can take them anywhere. You may also choose it because of the opportunity to design your program or start your own business. If you're a budding entrepreneur, a broad-based understanding of business will position you to succeed.

As a general management major, you’ll gain a broad background in all management areas and have the maximum flexibility to choose courses that fit your personal and career interests. In addition to the required courses, the major includes six 3000- or 4000-level management electives.

Many of our students also enrol in cooperative education while at the Dhillon School of Business. Co-op allows you to get paid work experience before you graduate and can even help you land a job immediately after graduation.