Business Management Major Specializations

Bachelors of Science in Business Management Specializations

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This minor equips students with specialized knowledge and practical skills relevant to the dynamic fields of real estate and insurance. Complement your major by gaining insights into industry practices, regulations, and market trends that will prepare you for diverse career paths. Explore how this minor enhances your professional opportunities and aligns with your career goals.

Students can also choose to specialize in one of four business areas: accounting, finance, marketing, or operations management.

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Focus Areas Within the Business Management Major

Accounting

Students who specialize in accounting will typically have the following attributes: Strong analytical & quantitative skills, organized & structured, ability to multi-task, client-oriented.

Career areas include staff accountancy, general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal audit, tax examination, and revenue officer (IRS), just to name a few.

Finance

Students who specialize in finance will typically have the following attributes: Strong quantitative, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Career areas include stock broker, financial analyst, currency trader, mutual fund administrator, investment banker, commercial banking, portfolio analyst, corporate finance, financial planning, insurance, money management, and real estate, just to name a few.

Marketing

Students who specialize in finance will typically have the following attributes: Strong quantitative, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Career areas include stock broker, financial analyst, currency trader, mutual fund administrator, investment banker, commercial banking, portfolio analyst, corporate finance, financial planning, insurance, money management, and real estate, just to name a few.

Operations Management

Students who specialize in operations will typically have the following attributes: Strong analytical skills, efficient goal-oriented, logical, detail-oriented, enjoys management, strong quantitative skills.

Career areas include manufacturing, banking & financial operations, business systems analysis, logistics, and retail management, buying & planning, just to name a few.

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College of Business Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Specializations

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You can select an area of specialization in Accounting, Finance, Operations Management, or Marketing. Please click here to review the different specializations. Please note, an Accounting minor will substitute for an area of specialization.
You should consider waiting until after you have taken all of your fundamental classes (Principles of Marketing, Principles of Finance, Financial Accounting, and Operations Management) however students should also pay close attention to course sequence requirements. It is suggested to meet with your College of Business advisor to plan this out.
Yes, you can take the courses for two specializations, as long as you give yourself enough time to complete the requirements. Your specializations will appear on your transcript after graduation, but not on your degree. Please be advised, a course cannot be used to fulfill two areas of specialization.
Yes, you can subsequently change a specialization. However, it is recommended that you do not change your specialization during your senior year. If you do, it may be difficult to complete the necessary course requirements, since not all specialization courses are offered every academic year. If you change your specialization, you must complete a new declaration form.
With the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, transfer courses can be applied to the area of specialization that you select. However, no more than 6 credits may be counted toward a specialization area.

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