Business Management

Whether you want to work for a big corporation or you dream of being your own boss, our management program can teach you the skills you need to succeed.

Elms College's management program approaches the subject from a global perspective by examining such issues as diversity and the international economy as well as marketing, human resources, financial management, and legal issues. In our program, your learning opportunities move beyond the classroom into the business community through internships tailored to your interests and career goals.

In addition to excellent internships, you will benefit from great networking opportunities through our Business Advisory Board, and committed alumni, and collaboration with community partnerships such as the Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Initiative.

We encourage exploration and innovation and invite outstanding professionals into the classroom to inspire you and show you how to fulfill your dreams.

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major in Management

(Minimum at Elms College: 27 credits/Minimum GPA: 2.0)

Major Requirements (56 credits)

Business Core Courses (38 credits)
ACC 201 Accounting I (3 credits)
ACC 202 Accounting II (3 credits)
BUS 221 Computer Applications (3 credits)
BUS 242 Principles of Management (3 credits)
BUS 248 Global Business Environment (3 credits)
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
BUS 260 Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BUS 311 Principles of Financial Management (3 credits)
BUS 342 Managerial Communications (3 credits)
BUS 480 Business Strategy (3 credits)
BUS 481 Internship Preparation (1 credit)
BUS 482 Internship (4 credits)
ECN 212 Economics II (3 credits)

Management Courses (18 credits)
BUS 317 Business and Society (3 credits)
BUS 341 Gender and Diversity in Management (3 credits)
BUS 345 Human Resource Management (3 credits)
BUS 375 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
Choose two courses ACC/BUS 300 level and above (6 credits)

Required courses that also satisfy college core requirements (6 credits)
ECN 211 Economics I (3 credits)
MAT 109 Statistics (3 credits)

Minor in Management (18 credits)

ACC 201 Accounting I (3 credits)
ACC 202 Accounting II (3 credits)
BUS 242 Principles of Management (3 credits)
BUS 248 Global Business Environment (3 credits)
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
Choose one course ACC/BUS 300 and above (3 credits)