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BA(Hons) Business Administration — Management Concentration

Western Washington University, United States
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Course Overview

The BA(Hons) Business Administration - Management Concentration program at Western Washington University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business management principles, practices, and theories. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. With a focus on management concepts, students will learn how to analyze complex situations, develop effective solutions, and implement strategies that drive business success. The program also covers topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and accounting, providing students with a well-rounded education in business administration.

Additional Information

Students in the Management Concentration will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through internships, practicum courses, and other experiential learning opportunities. This program is designed for students who want to pursue careers in management, leadership, or entrepreneurship.

Discover Your Potential at Western Washington University

Western Washington University offers a world-class education that prepares students for successful careers in business and beyond. The university's location in Bellingham, Washington provides access to a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals who are passionate about business and leadership. With state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and a supportive learning environment, students in the Management Concentration program at Western Washington University will have the opportunity to reach their full potential and achieve their career goals.

Why You Should Study This Course

The Business Administration program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in business and the community. One program objective is to provide students with the perceptual and analytical skills necessary to make decisions and evaluate policies in business; another is to develop student understanding of the social, economic and regulatory environments in business. The program is designed for students with a variety of career goals, including opportunities with financial institutions, manufacturing and retail firms, service industries and the public sector.

Learning goals

1. Understanding of business and economics

2. Effective communication skills

3. Ethical and legal perspective

4. Creative problem solving and

critical thinking

5. Quantitative skills

Why Consider a Management Concentration in Business Administration Major?

A management concentration prepares a student to work with people in a variety of contexts. While other business disciplines focus on business tasks, management focuses on how to motivate others to accomplish these tasks efficiently and effectively with high quality results. Students learn how to manage projects, work with teams, implement changes, and be effective leaders.

General Eligibility

Academic Requirements for freshman students:

The admission requirements for undergraduate courses are given as follows:

  • Completed application form

  • Academic Transcripts(certified english translations if necessary)

  • Relevant High school degree/Grade Report/Certificates

  • SAT or ACT Scores (Optional)

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.5

  • Personal Statement or essay

  • One letter of recommendation

  • List of extracurricular activities(if any)

  • Portfolio

What You'll Study

1 Advanced Core

❑ MGMT 382 - Business and Its Environment Credits: 4

❑ One course from:

MGMT 492 - Entrepreneurial Problems Credits: 4

MGMT 495 - Strategic Management Credits: 4

2 Core Courses

❑ DSCI 305 - Applied Business Statistics Credits: 4

❑ FIN 341 - Principles of Finance Credits: 4

❑ MGMT 311 - Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: 4

❑ MIS 320 - Principles of Management Information Systems Credits: 4

❑ MKTG 380 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 4

❑ OPS 360 - Operations Management Credits: 4

3 Foundation Courses

❑ ACCT 240 - Financial Accounting Credits: 4

❑ ACCT 245 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 4

❑ DSCI 205 - Business Statistics Credits: 4

❑ ECON 206 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credits: 4

❑ ECON 207 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credits: 4

❑ MATH 157 - Calculus with Applications to Business and Economics Credits: 4

❑ MGMT 271 - Law and the Business Environment Credits: 4

❑ MIS 220 - Introduction to Business Computer Systems Credits: 2 (or equivalent)

4 Management Concentration Courses

❑ HRM 322 - Human Resource Management Credits: 4

❑ MGMT 313 - Teamwork Basics Credits: 4

❑ MGMT 414 - Leadership Practicum Credits: 4

❑ OPS 461 - Project Management Credits: 4

❑ Three courses from the following list:

MGMT 319 - Communication Skills for Managers Credits: 4

MGMT 337 - Management Study Abroad Credits: 4

MGMT 401 - Conflict Management and Negotiations Credits: 4

MGMT 405 - Developing High-Quality Relationships at Work Credits: 4

MGMT 413 - Organizational Change Practicum Credits: 4

MGMT 415 - Creativity, Innovation and Leadership Credits: 4

MGMT 417 - Social Entrepreneurship Credits: 4

MGMT 437 - International Service Learning Credits: 10

MGMT 474 - Topics in Management Credits: 4

MGMT 481 - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Work Credits: 4

MGMT 490 - Internship in Business Administration Credits: 4

MGMT 491 - Small Business Entrepreneurship Credits: 4

HRM 424 - Training and Development Credits: 4

400-level HRM courses

One 300- or 400-level course with written advisor approval.

❑ Take one Communication Focus (CF) course and a minimum of three writing proficiency points in approved upper-division writing proficiency courses (WP) at WWU with a minimum grade of C-. The CF and WP courses must be taken within CBE and can be completed as part of the above required and elective courses, prior to graduation. Consult the Timetable of Classes for the specific course sections that fulfill the CR and WP requirements.

❑ Accounting and Business majors must complete a minimum of 90 credits in areas other than accounting and business administration.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

Minimun IELTS Score 6.5 overall.

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