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University of Charleston

Charleston , West Virginia ,United States

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management

The Management major will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and practices involved in the management of people and organizations. Areas of emphasis include human resource management, small business management, leadership, and team development.

Note: Students receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Management

The Management major an in-seat residential program on the Charleston campus
and is available online.
The management program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills
necessary for a well-rounded management foundation. The program integrates
professional preparation certifications and experiences throughout the core and major
courses.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in management occupations
to grow 8% from 2016-2026. The growth is expected to be driven by the formation of
new organizations and the expansion of existing ones requiring more workers to manage
these operations.
Career opportunities for graduates of the program include:
Management analyst
Business consultant
Personnel manager
Operations manager
Business development manager
Human resource manager
Retail manager
Training and development manager
The business administration core includes professional certification
opportunities for Microsoft Office Specialist certification (MOS) and Google Analytics,
and an internship within the major. The program offers the opportunity for students to
double major in complimentary areas of business or major/minor in fields such as
communication or political science.
Program Description
The management major is designed to appeal to learners at all life stages,
including high school graduates, working adults, and members of the military, seeking a
flexible, efficient, and effective learning experience. The major is designed to help
prepare students for entry-level management positions in business, government, public
service, and technical environments and will prepare experienced managers or mid-career
professionals wishing to advance their career. The management major provides students
with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and practices involved
in the management of people and organizations. Areas of emphasis include human
resource management, small business management, leadership, and team development.
Students who graduate with this degree will develop the following skills:
Problem-solving and decision making
Leadership
Team building
Effective communication
Performance assessment

Campus Information

Charleston

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Because we believe that learning occurs both in and outside the classroom, the Center for Career Development provides career guidance, internship assistance and professional networking opportunities for students as they move through their academic programs.

The CCD staff works with faculty members, alumni, employers and community leaders to generate high-quality opportunities for students. In turn, the CCD is committed to making the greater Charleston community a more vibrant and prosperous area by enabling UC students to become involved with local employers and organizations.

CCD provides assistance and resources to students and alumni in all aspects of career preparation. We serve as the link between our students and employers. We also help to connect members of the community to the University in a variety of ways. The CCD hosts a number of events and programs for students and maintains several software tools to help students and alumni in all phases of career development.

CCD Resources
Services
Individual Career Coaching
Alumni Assistance
Graduate School Guidance
Events
Annual Career Fair
Etiquette & Networking Dinner
Graduate School Fair
Career Development Week
Tools
Quinncia – for resumes and mock interviews
Career One Stop – for assistance with determining career pathways
Handshake – online job board and career management system for students

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

First year students must submit the following: University of Charleston application Transcripts (Official transcripts as well as an official English translation from all prior and currently attended secondary institutions are required for an admittance decision. Official transcripts may be scanned and submitted via email.) Exam Scores International students who do not take the ACT or SAT exams must submit one standardized English test score. Acceptable forms of an English test score are as follows: The College Board’s Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (A minimum score of 550 is required for the paper-based test (pBT) and a 61 for the Internet-based test (iBT)) The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (A minimum of 6.0 is required) The duolingo exam (A minimum of 2.6 required) The PTE Academic exam (A minimum of 54 is required) GTEC English Proficiency Test (A minimum of 1100 is required) Other standardized English exams are accepted only upon pre-approval from the Director of International Programs. Note that consideration is taken into account in determining English competence if a student has studied at an American institution. The University of Charleston reserves the right to administer an English proficiency test to any student whose primary language is not English. This test is taken during International Student Orientation before the start of classes. If a student is found lacking in English proficiency, he or she will be required to take the coursework in English as a Second Language (ESL) currently offered at the University of Charleston. If the needed ESL coursework is not offered, the University of Charleston reserves the right to refer the student to an Intensive English Language Program. Students from the following list of countries do not need to submit an ESL test score but should still submit an SAT or ACT score;