Business Management

EXCEL IN BUSINESS

The Business Management program offers students an integrated management core leading to a Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science in Business Management. We feature concentrations in Human Resources and a strong emphasis on the international aspects of business, preparing students for our interdependent global economy.

Aligned with the College’s mission, the Business Management Program helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to become competent managers and successful candidates for graduate school. Our faculty is dedicated to providing quality, relevance, and innovation in student preparation.

In the Business Management Program, you will:

Master qualitative, quantitative, and information technology tools for effective decision-making
Engage in methods of inquiry and analysis
Develop a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the role of business
Reflect on and critically engage with ethical issues in management

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Program Highlights

Versatility

The business world is diverse and covers a broad range of fields and careers. It incorporates a variety of subjects, such as accounting, business administration, business analysis, business computing, business ethics, business statistics and commercial law. Exposure to different disciplines can benefit students who aren’t sure which career path to pursue by helping them pick a specialty field.

High Demand

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the business and financial sectors is predicted to increase by 7% by 2031, which is faster than the average growth rate for other occupations. Globalization and a growing economy are both contributing factors to the increased demand for business graduates.

Salary Benefits

Employees with a bachelor’s degree also have a 50% lower rate of unemployment, and on average they make an additional $630,000 to $900,000 over their lifetime.

Faculty

Catherine Lopez-Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Business; Program Director, Business Management Fast Track

John Lohrentz, M.S.

Program Director; Cyber Security

Roy Scheive, Ed.D.

Associate Professor; Program Director, Master of Science in Management

Career

Options

Career Options with this major include but are not limited to

Office Manager: $66,288 per year
Human Resources Manager: $81,707 per year
Project Manager – $88,923 per year
Director of Development – $96,993 per year
Marketing Manager – $70,297 per year
Director of Operations – $104,280 per year

In addition, students may pursue Business Management to prepare for graduate school.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ARE BUSINESS DEGREES WORTH IT?

A business degree generally refers to a bachelor’s degree that provides foundational knowledge across all business functions and an understanding of how professionals can apply these fundamentals in nearly any industry or career. Business degrees provide students with practical skills that directly apply in the workplace whether this is creating a budget, interpreting reports or putting together a client proposal. In addition to useful hard skills, business degree courses help students to improve valuable soft skills, such as leadership, organization, communication and collaboration. Employers may seek these skills from job candidates when recruiting business graduates.

DOES CALUMET COLLEGE OFFER SPECIALIZED CONCENTRATIONS FOR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MAJORS?

Calumet College offers the following concentrations for Business Management Majors. Also, please review individual web pages for additional information, career options and salary potentials for each concentration.

Human Resource Management
Digital Marketing
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Sport Management
Entrepreneurship

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED FOR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT?

Aside from developing your business management skills while pursuing your degree, you can also complete a business management internship or online courses to further develop your abilities. Here are some essential skills that employers value highly:

Communication
Management
Leadership
Problem-solving
Financial intelligence

IS A DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DIFFICULT TO EARN?

Business management degrees aren’t always difficult to earn, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. While working on a business management degree, you will delve into topics such as finance, economics, marketing and accounting. You are also expected to learn about the social, technical and financial aspects of a business. If these topics align with your interests, studying business management can be enjoyable and rewarding.

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Program

Objectives and requirements

120 credit hours

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this program, it is expected that students will:

Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management and the ability to apply qualitative, quantitative, and information technology tools for effective decision making;
Be able to engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences in relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become reflective practitioners;
Have developed a general understanding and appreciation of the role of business and management in local, national, and world economies; and
Demonstrate the capability to reflect on and engage critically with ethical issues in management, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision making.