Management

Imagine stepping into a role where you can shape the future of a company, inspire a team, and drive meaningful change. Studying Management opens doors to these exciting opportunities. You’ll gain the skills to lead people effectively, creating a positive and productive work environment. Plus, you’ll learn how to manage change, ensuring your organization stays ahead in a fast-paced world. This combination makes you a sought-after professional, ready to tackle challenges and make a real impact.

What aspect of management excites you the most?

Management majors chose from one of two specialty tracks of study.

Human Resources (HR)

Specializing your studies on human resources (HR) is like unlocking the secrets to building a great team and creating a positive work environment. As an HR professional, you’ll be at the heart of any organization, helping to recruit, train, and support employees. You’ll learn how to resolve conflicts, boost morale, and ensure everyone is working towards common goals. Plus, HR skills are in high demand, meaning you’ll have plenty of job opportunities in various industries. If you enjoy working with people and want to make a real difference in their work lives, HR is a fantastic choice!

Innovation and Change

Specializing in management of innovation and change is like learning how to be a superhero for businesses! You’ll gain the skills to help organizations stay fresh, creative, and ahead of the competition. By understanding how to manage innovation, you’ll be able to bring new ideas to life and improve existing processes. Change management teaches you how to guide companies through transitions smoothly, whether it’s adopting new technologies or shifting strategies. This makes you a key player in any organization, ready to tackle challenges and drive success. If you love the idea of being at the forefront of exciting changes and making a real impact, this field is perfect for you!

This major is for students interested in pursuing a career as a professional manager.  In addition to learning vital management skills such as planning, organizing, leadership, and controlling, students will gain marketable skills by choosing one of two tracks. The Human Resource Management (HRM) track provides skills in areas such as selection, training, motivating, evaluating, and compensating employees. The Innovation and Change (I&C) track provides skills in areas such as managing innovation in networks and teams and managing organizational change processes.

The requirements displayed in this check sheet are taken from the 2024 WSU Catalog.
Management Major Requirements

• MGMT 450 Personnel & Human Resource Management
• MGMT 455 Recruiting & Hiring Human Capitol
• MGMT 456 Evaluating & Rewarding Employees
• MGMT 415 Managerial Effectiveness through Diversity

• MGMT 483 Management of Innovation & Change
• MGMT 487 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility
• MIS 448 Global IS Project Management
• MGMT 485 Negotiation Skills