SAM AND IRENE BLACK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Management Minor, 18 Credits 

A management minor offers the general business background to give students a competitive advantage in the workplace, improving their hiring potential, career flexibility, and chances for future advancement.

A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.

Requirements 

          1. B A 241 and B A 242 [or B A 243] - Social, Legal, and Ethical
              Environment of Business

          2. MGMT 301- Behavioral Concepts for Management
          3. SCM 301 - Introduction to Operations Management
         
4. Any one additional MGMT 300- or 400-level courses
         
5. Any two MGMT 400-level courses 

Advising and Course Selection 

The management minor offers two distinct tracks: one in general management and the second focusing on operations management. Students are encouraged to meet with a Management faculty member to select the track that most effectively supports their career aspirations. Some of the elective courses that can be taken under each track are: 

General Management 

           B A 241 and B A 242 [or B A 243] - Social, Legal, and Ethical
                  Environment of Business

           MGMT 331- Organizational Processes and Structure
           MGMT 341- Introduction to Human Resource Management
           MGMT 410- Project Management

 Operations Management

           SCM 445 - Operations Planning and Control
           SCM 455 - Logistics Systems Analysis and Design

           SCM 460 - Purchasing and Materials Management

 Additional Courses

          MGMT 471W- Strategic Management and Business Policy
          MGMT 461 IL - International Management

Declaring a Management Minor

To declare a minor in Management, you must go to https://elion.psu.edu, click on “Minor Declaration,” and complete the information requested.  If you have any questions about the minor, please contact the in-charge person for the minor, Dr. Jeffrey Pinto.


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Updated November 16, 2011
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