BBA.MGMT - Management, B.B.A.

Accreditation

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Introduction

Management is the cornerstone of progress. Understanding and mastering the many nuances involved in working with people, applying leadership toward behavior, acting in morally responsible ways, making strong yet empathetic decisions, embracing diversity, and considering both the short- and long- term effects of any action, these are just some of the many aspects of management. Management students harbor a broad range of aspirations, so Woodbury Business Institute graduates are versatile individuals able to perform with excellence in a wide range of professional environments. Our team of faculty members consists of widely published scholars and experienced practitioners, forming a winning combination of mentors in students’ career preparations. Our low faculty-to- student ratio ensures a fertile learning environment filled with inspiration, focus, and the awareness to implement business with a conscience.

Managers in any organization, whether business- related or not, are responsible for analyzing, planning, organizing, leading, and ensuring products and services are delivered to serve diverse communities in effective and ethical ways. Management majors develop skills in various functions of business, such as accounting, finance, and marketing, as well as ways to use them globally and ethically via critical thinking and effective communication.

3+1 Program

Students who want to get both their BBA in Management and an MBA in just four years may decide to enroll into the 3+1 BBA-MBA accelerated program. The 3+1 BBAMBA program is an intensive, year-round curriculum, comprising summer enrollment to ensure completion of the BBA program in three years, followed by the MBA program in just one year. Students enrolled in the 3+1 program may participate in commencement twice—once when they complete their BBA and once when they complete their MBA. Students who elect to participate in both ceremonies are required to pay a separate graduation fee for each commencement. Those who come in with community college transfer credits may be able to complete the program in an even shorter time span, depending on their transferred course credits. Note: A minimum 3.0 GPA (Grade Point Average) is required to be admitted into this intensive program.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Management is to be recognized as a premier student-centered business management program. We want our students to become leaders with ethical values, global perspectives, and effective communication skills. We facilitate their education in an environment emphasizing creativity, diversity, collaboration, and civic engagement.

Additional Learning Opportunities

The Office of Career and Professional Development offers various programs, services, and resources to help students explore careers and secure internships. The staff works with students one-on-one to develop successful internship search strategies and help students connect with employers through internship postings, résumé collections, on- and off-campus interview opportunities, alumni connections, and employer outreach.

Internship

Each student in the BBA Management program is required to gain first-hand professional experience by completing a 120-hour internship. A supervised internship provides real world experience that cannot be replicated in the classroom. We encourage students to, if possible, complete more than one internship. In addition to the benefit of gaining practical work experience, multiple internships can be a major differentiator that potential future employers may find helpful.

Study Away

Management students are encouraged to spend a semester living and studying/working in another country. This process supports our goal of a globally embedded education.

Technology and Computer Requirements

Students use word processing software (such as Word), presentation software (such as PowerPoint), spreadsheet software (such as Excel), data management software (such as Access), and planning software (such as Project). All new students are responsible for using word processing and spreadsheet software. This means students should be able to create, edit, organize, analyze, synthesize, format, and present new and existing information, write formulas, move columns and rows, and import, export, and visually display data. Students needing to upgrade their Excel or Access skills are encouraged to enroll in the appropriate courses. Students are encouraged to own laptop computers capable of reliable internet access as well as word processing software (such as Word), presentation software (such as PowerPoint), and spreadsheet software (such as Excel). Although computer labs are available on campus, class sessions frequently involve online research and group collaboration.

 Program Learning Outcomes

Employment and acceptance into a graduate program are both considered evidence of student success.

Leadership

• Understand the importance of developing and practicing quality leadership skills.

• Manifest global awareness in their professional decision making.

Assessment Process

Placement Exam Requirements

Management students who have not received transfer credit for a 200-level math course are encouraged to take the Math Placement Exam, but it is not required. See the Academic Proficiencies and Placement section of the Academic Journey chapter of this catalog for more information.

Formative Assessment Experiences

For BBA core courses, formative assessment processes include students providing structured feedback to their peers; detailed feedback from professors on homework submissions through online course management systems; peer interaction through online forums; evaluation of students’ formal presentations; and the option of business strategy simulation games, case or real life corporate studies in MGMTWY 336, Management Information Systems and MGMTWY 483, Business Policy and Strategy.

For Management major courses, formative assessment processes include detailed feedback from professors on homework submissions through online learning platforms, evaluation of presentation skills, field projects, an internship project, and faculty advising via one-on-one meetings.

Summative Assessment Experiences

Summative assessment processes for BBA core courses include research and reflection papers, formal presentations, portfolio presentations, final exams, and the capstone project.

Summative assessment processes for Management major courses include formal presentations, portfolios, poster and research paper submissions and presentations, and final exams.

Program Specific Academic Standards

Like all BBA students, Management majors are required to maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to graduate. However, Management majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in the final capstone course (MGMTWY 483) to graduate. Students must repeat the course until they achieve the mandatory grade.