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Business Management

Gain Real-World Experience With Our Business Management Degree

Manchester University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Management equips you with the knowledge and expertise to navigate the complexities of modern business. Our business management degree goes beyond theory, combining in-depth business study with engaging experiential learning opportunities to prepare you for a wide range of exciting opportunities.

As an MU business management major, you’ll hone essential skills highly sought after by top employers, including critical thinking, problem-solving and effective communication. Our comprehensive business management curriculum emphasizes ethical decisionmaking, enhancing your potential in business environments where trust and transparency are paramount.

The Arthur L. Gilbert College of Business boasts extensive partnerships with leading local businesses and organizations, providing invaluable networking and internship opportunities for business management students. You’ll also benefit from faculty experts who bring real-world industry insights to the classroom and provide mentorship throughout the program.

With your business management degree from Manchester University, you can kickstart your career, explore new opportunities or advance your education with graduate study. Our Business Management Program is an ideal pathway to our Master of Business Administration program.

MU BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AT A GLANCE

  • Credits: 51 Major Credit Hours
  • Time to Completion: 4 years
  • Tuition: Learn More
  • Learning Environment: On-Campus
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission

51

Credits

4

Years*

Tuition

Learn More

Fall Session

August 2025

Learning Environment

On-campus

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Why Choose Manchester for Your Business Management Degree?

Our business management major offers a comprehensive education to prepare you for leadership roles across various industries. With a strong emphasis on real-world applications, our program positions business management students to excel in whatever career path they choose.

Hands-on, Project-Based Learning

Business management major courses like Foundations of Business explore running a simulated business, while your Case Studies in Business senior capstone course requires organizing and operating a business for a semester, donating money earned to a nonprofit of your choosing. Manchester business students have donated over $129,047 and committed more than a year’s worth of volunteer hours (10,611 service hours) to various nonprofit organizations.

Strong Industry Connections

Business management students benefit from MU’s extensive partnerships with top local organizations such as Zimmer Biomet, INGUARD, Honeywell, Sweetwater, and Steel Dynamics. These relationships provide valuable internship opportunities for our business management majors, who are often sought out for employment by these businesses.

Expert Faculty and Resources

Learn from experienced faculty in the Arthur L. Gilbert College of Business who bring real-world insights into the classroom. Our business degree program offers access to modern facilities and resources, including computer labs, libraries and business simulation software, ensuring you receive a comprehensive and career-focused education.
Meet the faculty and staff of our business management degree program.

What Can You Do With Your Business Management Degree?

Our business management major gives you the sought-after knowledge and skills for a broad array of exciting and rewarding opportunities. With your MU business management degree, you’ll be well-prepared for immediate employment or advanced studies to further expand your career potential.

Our bachelor’s in business management provides a solid foundation for Manchester’s Master of Business Administration program, which offers specialized tracks in Management, Pharmacy and Accounting. All three MBA options are available fully online, with the Accounting track also offered in a hybrid format.

Career Outlook for Business Management Majors

Employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations by 2032, with about 1.1 million job openings projected each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Our bachelor’s degree in business management provides the hands-on expertise to qualify for diverse opportunities, including management roles in advertising, marketing, compensation and benefits, information systems, finance, human resources, public relations, sales, training and development, and more.

How Much Do Business Management Graduates Make?

According to the BLS, business management professionals earned a median annual wage of $116,880 in May 2023, significantly higher than the median annual wage for all occupations ($40,060). Manchester University’s business management degree provides a robust education that combines theoretical knowledge with experiential learning, preparing you for this dynamic field with promising growth and earnings potential.

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$116,880
Business Management Professional

Explore Classes for Business Management Majors

Our business management degree provides a comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing a strong foundation in essential business principles. Along with core courses in areas such as accounting, data analysis, sales, economics and law, courses for the major in business management include:

  • Principles of Management
  • Business Information Systems
  • Human Resource Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Operations Management
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

All business students are required to complete an internship, providing experiential learning to prepare you for your career. Additionally, the business management program features a senior capstone project, applying your knowledge in a real-world scenario by managing your own business for a semester.

View all required classes for the business management degree.

Business Management Major Accreditation

Manchester University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Get Started on Your Business Management Degree

Take the next step toward earning your degree in business management. We have the resources to help you get started.

Manchester University’s Non-Discrimination Admission Policy

Manchester University is committed to non-discrimination in campus life. The University does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, ancestry, race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, disability or veteran status in admissions or any area of campus life, including its educational programs, scholarships and loan awards, residence life programs, athletic programs, extracurricular programs, promotion and tenure policies and practice, and alumni affairs.

Manchester University is committed to carry out the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act, which provide for accessibility of University programs to the physically disabled.