Program Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Management major provides students with the opportunity to explore and develop as business leaders in a variety of settings and industries. Students will choose from three specialized tracks in which to focus their area of interest and future career objectives: Leadership, Sport Management or International Business Management.
Program Contacts:
To email Department Chair,
Christopher Lucarelli, Ph.D.
Program Webpage:
Management
Program Requirements:
The Management major emphasizes building the verbal and written communication skills that are so important to success in the student's professional career. Throughout the program, students build a portfolio of coursework and presentations, thus developing their professional resume. The major requires all students to complete an approved internship or field-study option prior to graduation.
All Management majors develop a comprehensive understanding in the various functional areas of business by completing the Major Core Requirements.
Normally, once a student has matriculated in the Management major at The College of Saint Rose, he or she must satisfy all remaining core and concentration requirements with Saint Rose courses.
The minimum credit requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Management at The College of Saint Rose is 122 credits, which consists of the following:
Major Core Requirements
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43 credits
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Management Major
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18 credits
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College Liberal Education requirements
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41 credits
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Additional arts and sciences electives*
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8 credits
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Additional credits**
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12 credits
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*Arts and science electives include courses from the arts and sciences that may or may not have Liberal Education designation. Courses taken in professional fields such as accounting, business, nursing, education, medical technology or engineering are generally not recognized as arts and sciences for this requirement. Students must consult with their advisors in selecting these courses.
**Additional credits may include any courses offered or accepted by The College of Saint Rose that can be applied toward the 122 credit hour graduation requirement.
Major in Management (61 credits)
Core Requirements (43 credits)
Management Major/Leadership Track (18 credits)
In the Leadership and Managerial Skills track, the purpose is to develop students' leadership abilities and systems thinking. Students will be exposed to an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving; conflict and change management; understanding how teams work, and developing the ability to be effective team leaders.
Requirements
Select one course from the following:
Management Major Sport Mgmt Track (18 credits)
Sport Management is a broad area of study that introduces students to the concepts and techniques needed to successfully work within a host of organizations in a sport-related context. A wide variety of career opportunities are available to individuals well versed in the fundamental business concepts as related to sport. Possible careers students would be prepared to enter include sport marketing, facility management, player representation, collegiate sports management (school and league-based operations), semi- and professional sport organization management, special events programming, coaching, public relations, or ticket and merchandising sales. Courses provide students with a firm foundation in the human relations, marketing, and ethical and legal aspects that influence and shape the people and organizations in the business of sport.
Requirements
Select one course from the following:
Management Major International Business Management Track (18 credits)
In the International Business Management track, students will be exposed to an interdisciplinary approach to conducting business internationally and examine a wealth of issues including, but not limited to, cultural differences, the role of markets and governments, differences in living standards, education, and wealth, and ethics.
Requirements
Select two courses from the following
Management majors must complete the following courses as part of their Liberal Education requirements:
Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses required for the Management major.
Internship/Field Experience/Study Abroad/Service:
Required Internship/Field Study
A study abroad option is available to interested students who want to spend a semester at an approved college or university in another country. The approved courses taken will count toward the Business degree.
Professional Accreditations:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.msche.org
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Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
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The Bottom Line
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