Management

While other business disciplines focus on tasks for business, Management focuses on how to motivate others to accomplish these tasks efficiently and effectively with high quality results. Students learn how to manage projects, work with teams, implement changes, and be effective leaders.

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What is Management?

In organizations today, managers provide the leadership, guidance, and motivation to achieve success. Coursework in Management enables you to develop the analytical skills necessary for effective decision-making and business policy development. In this program, you will develop your leadership abilities through a deeper understanding of social, cultural, economic, and regulatory environments as they pertain to business management.

The tools used by managers include:

  • Strategic decision-making
  • Staffing
  • Project management
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Organizational change management

Coursework is offered in these areas and will prepare you for a successful career in management.

Management Degree(s)

Business Administration—Management Concentration, BA

Major with minimum requirements
Direct Admission

While other business disciplines focus on tasks for business, Management focuses on how to motivate others to accomplish these tasks efficiently and effectively with high quality results. Students learn how to manage projects, work with teams, implement changes, and be effective leaders. 

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Cristina Nelson, Major Information: Academic Department Manager
cristina.nelson@wwu.edu | 360-650-2902

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Business Administration—Management Concentration, BA

  • Management at Western

The mission of the Management Department is to advance the understanding of managerial issues in a complex environment. We do this to challenge students and faculty to achieve their professional aspirations and civic responsibilities. To accomplish this, we develop an environment where students and faculty learn, integrate, and apply business principles and liberal arts.

  • What can you do with Management?

A graduate with a concentration in management may work in a variety of positions. Here are just some of the opportunities:

  • Management Consulting
  • Retail Management
  • Administration
  • Project Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Financial Management

This is not an exhaustive list but gives an idea of just some of the opportunities for someone with a management education.

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