Become a Skilled Business Leader
Davis & Elkins College鈥檚 Management degree program will prepare you for multiple opportunities in business and the nonprofit sector. Every organization needs professional, skilled managers to be successful. This degree can lead you to domestic and international management opportunities.
The bachelor鈥檚 degree in management requires 57 credit hours, including 12 hours of specified management courses plus core requirements (45 hours), which includes courses in accounting, business, economics, finance, math, and marketing.
The requirements for a minor in nonprofit management consist of 18 hours of specified courses in management, marketing, and business, and a 3-hour elective from a list including courses in accounting, English, management, and marketing.
Management majors may also choose to pursue a concentration in entrepreneurship. The concentration consists of the same courses required for the Bachelor of Science in Management, plus 9 additional semester hours of courses related to entrepreneurship.
The Entrepreneurship Concentration is designed to provide the tools needed for the successful startup and management of your own company. You鈥檒l learn to write an effective business plan, including determining target markets, market share, sales forecasting, and construction of pro-forma accounting statements. Social entrepreneurship and its impact on society are also covered in the curriculum.
The outlook is strong for management majors, with opportunities in strategic planning positions, entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, and human resource management.
Upon graduation, you鈥檒l be prepared to apply for the following types of positions:
Internships provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge gained in the classroom while making meaningful contributions to the organization for which they work. Students can complete internships during any semester, though most take place over the summer and last about 10 weeks. With guidance from the Director of Career Services & Student Employment, students develop an internship proposal and gain hands-on experience in their field. Internships also include a reflective journal, a final paper, and relevant research.
Independent Study in Management allows students to explore topics that are not part of the regular curriculum. Independent study requires students to work closely with a management faculty member.
Small class sizes enable engaging faculty members to enhance your learning experience by challenging and inspiring you and providing individualized attention. Coursework is designed to promote your understanding of management theory and enhance your ability to apply management principles in the business environment. Each course allows you to absorb valuable lessons in the management field and provides a full understanding of the material on a personal and academic level.
The Academic Business Unit at Davis& Elkins College has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our .
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The mission of the Division of Business & Entrepreneurship is to prepare students to successfully compete in a global economy, and to be thoughtful and respectful citizens of the world.
