Maryville's renowned management program provides comprehensive leadership education, giving you maximum flexibility in the area of management that interests you most. We help you unleash an unlimited amount of career options. All management courses emphasize the careful integration of theory and application and help develop your communication, team-building and critical problem-solving skills.
In addition to the general business core, you will complete three specific upper-division management courses, chosen from the areas of human resource management, executive management, legal or contemporary issues, or a general overview of the management field. Don't worry, though - you'll receive sound advice and guidance along the way. Your professors and faculty advisers will proactively structure a program that focuses on the skill sets necessary for your success.
Program Goals
Program Goals for the Maryville Management & Leadership Major
A graduate of Maryville University with a major in Management & Leadership should be able to:
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Demonstrate a knowledge/understanding of management and leadership theories, apply them in practical situations and integrate them into rational, ethical decision making.
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Communicate to all organizational levels clearly, concisely, and coherently in both written and oral presentations and be able to speak extemporaneously in business settings.
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Possess an understanding of self and others so that he or she can work independently or in a group setting within an organization or externally; be able to lead when called upon, participate as a member of a group, and determine what situations call for leadership versus participation.
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Utilize elements of strategic management to assess internal/external and domestic/global environments while taking into consideration the stakeholders' interests, assessing the organizational culture, and integrating the efforts of all divisions to achieve organizational goals.
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Have had exposure to professional managers/leaders via internships, co-op assignments, the Regional Business Conference (RBC) Mentoring Program, service opportunities, professional organizations, or other venues.
Program Features
Student Involvement
As a student in the School of Business, we strongly encourage you to join the Maryville Business Organization (MBO) and the Regional Business Council Mentoring Program. These groups, along with the strong ties our faculty members have to local professionals, provide avenues for you to develop contacts and learn about issues that affect local businesses.
Once you graduate, we'll encourage you to update your contact information so you can stay connected and aware of alumni get-togethers, networking events, guest speakers and other campus activities. The St. Louis region also has a wealth of organizations that regularly host valuable networking and professional development events. To name a few:
Program Events
- Advisory board meetings and networking events
- Maryville Talks Business
- "No Free Lunch" (NFL) meetings with recent graduates
Internships
During your studies at Maryville, we encourage you to gain work experience that counts toward your major through internships or cooperative education programs. Some of our past students have interned at big name companies such as Edward Jones, Boeing, Grimco, Day/Knight, Scottrade, Turley Martin, Land O'Lakes and Chrysler.
Early Access to the MBA Program
The Early Access program lets you accelerate your progress toward an M.B.A. Senior year, qualified students can take up to 12 credit hours at the graduate level, which count toward both a bachelor's and a master's degree. The bottom line: Early Access saves you time and money.
Professional/Career Opportunities
Careers in Management
Because of the breadth of practical applications for management skills, there is a vast array of career paths you can follow once you've earned your degree. Some Maryville graduates have taken on titles such as human resources manager, service representative, pharmaceutical representative and project manager. Others have entered banking and financial services, management trainee programs, not-for-profit organizations and branch start-up endeavors. Visit Careers Education to see an extensive list of job options.
Degree Offerings and Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Management
Admission Requirements
If you're interested in joining our management program, you only need to meet the general admissions requirements for the university.
