Degree: Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM)
Major: Business Management

Program Overview

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree program obtain a broad education that enables them to bring an unusual degree of analytical capability to the problems of management and business. Each student is required to complete an approved major program of study from the options outlined below. In addition, each student must consult with an advisor in the Office of Undergraduate and Integrated Study Programs at Weatherhead.

Learning Outcomes

• Students are competent analysts.
• Students are effective at quantitative reasoning.
• Students are effective communicators.
• As team members, students exhibit traits essential for high performing teams.
• Students are experienced in applying business knowledge and skills.

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Office of Undergraduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Accelerated Master's Programs

Undergraduate students may participate in accelerated programs toward graduate or professional degrees. For more information and details of the policies and procedures related to accelerated studies, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Students seeking to complete this major and degree program must meet the general requirements for bachelor's degrees and the general requirements of the Weatherhead School of Management. Students completing this program as a secondary major while completing another undergraduate degree program do not need to satisfy the latter set of requirements.

 Students who desire a Secondary Major in Business Management should consult with a Weatherhead academic advisor.

General Education Requirements

 BSM Degree Requirements

Major Requirements

Concentration Requirements

Dean's Approved Major Requirements

A student may consult with an advisor to develop a proposal for individualized study in an area of interest, subject to approval by the Weatherhead Undergraduate Executive Committee.

Total Credit Hours for Degree: 122

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Students must complete one university-approved SAGES Senior Capstone. It is not required that students complete a Weatherhead-specific capstone. However, the vast majority of students take MGMT 398 Action Learning.  Highly motivated students with a keen interest in a particular business topic may complete an individual research project via MGMT 397, subject to approval by the Weatherhead Undergraduate Executive Committee.

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Students must complete three one-credit-hour MGMT 395 offerings each of a different topic.

Students pursuing a BS in Management are advised to take MGMT 201 as early as possible and the ORBH 250 Leading People (LEAD I) and ORBH 251 Leading Organizations (LEAD II) sequence in the second year.

Sample Plan of Study