Carson College of Business

Management

Take the Lead as a Management Major

The management program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career as a professional manager, offering a well-rounded curriculum that teaches skills to successfully lead organizations and teams. This degree provides students with a launching point for their careers, allowing them to hone their craft in motivation, planning, and leadership.

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Projected Job Growth for Human Resources Managers

$136,350

Average Salary for Human Resources Managers

208,900

Number of Jobs

Management Major Overview

As a management student, you will be well-equipped for impactful careers through a multitude of hands-on courses. You will have the opportunity to learn vital management skills such as planning, organizing, leadership, and controlling, while making valuable career connections through professors and other established professionals in the area.

Learn from award-winning faculty and experienced industry partners.
Build professional relationships with mentors.
Earn a degree from the Carson College of Business – fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a status held by only 2% of business schools worldwide.

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To earn a degree in management, you must complete the major requirements. Consult with your academic advisor regarding major requirements and admission.

Major Requirements

Explore Our Current Courses

The management program can be organized according to two tracks:

The Human Resource Management (HRM) track provides skills in 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.

Management students can take courses that cover a variety of subjects such as decision analysis, spreadsheets, ethics, and team dynamics. View the class schedule to learn more about what courses are currently being offered!

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Student Spotlight

During his senior year, WSU Tri-Cities business student Sam Barnes used what he learned in his business courses and internship to achieve his dream of starting his own business.

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Unique Management Opportunities

Internships are exceptional opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in occupations and stand out to potential employers ahead of full-time careers. Get in touch with our Career Services office to find opportunities.