Management Emphasis:
Lead and Innovate
Today's organizations are confronted with difficult challenges, including a complex
and competitive environment that is increasingly global, diverse and dynamic. In response,
effective managers and leaders have to develop new approaches and have a variety of
tools available to manage their environment.
MCB’s Management emphasis prepares students for effective organizational
management and leadership, focusing on strategic and critical thinking, business issues
and challenges, and managing in a global environment.
Get a career guide
Management is a dynamic field encompassing a variety of career choices in business, nonprofit and government institutions. Download our Management career guide
Management Department Advisory Board
The Management Department's Advisory Board is strategically developed by the Management Faculty to ensure our program remains current with the latest innovations, trends, and expectations in the dynamic business environment. This Board plays a crucial role in providing industry-based insights to our students and faculty, enabling continuous improvement of the management program, maintaining its AACSB accreditation, and better preparing our students to meet the evolving needs of the business and community.
Role of the Management Advisory Board:
1. Advise management faculty and administrators on program enhancements, providing valuable input on the strengths and weaknesses of the Management Program.
2. Assist the department in identifying industry trends to design and deliver relevant and cutting-edge content.
3. Support the department's strategic goals by expanding development resources and opportunities.
4. Act as advocates for the program, promoting it to internal and external stakeholders through testimonials, advocacy, and active engagement to enhance its external reputation and visibility.
5. Advisory participation aligns with AACSB Continuous Improvement requirements.
6. Develop internship and employment opportunities for students and alumni, fostering valuable connections between academia and industry.
Your Future in Business Management
We’re dedicated to preparing students for a competitive job market. Our business graduates regularly score in the top five to 10 percent on the national Educational Testing Service Major Field Test in Business, which assesses core business knowledge.
Consider UNC’s B.S. in Management if you:
- Want to lead teams and work with diverse people
- Enjoy solving complex problems
- Excel in small classes with one-on-one mentorship
You’ll learn:
- How to manage, motivate and engage employees
- How to manage organizations in a global environment
- How to examine business issues and problems that confront society today
- How to develop your communication and interpersonal skills in business
Sample courses:
- Operations Management
- Organizational Theory and Design
- Business Ethics
- International Management
- Management of Quality
- Leadership in Organizations
Job Titles for Management Graduates
There are many potential job titles for management graduates. Below are a few example
careers. The titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and
students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location,
and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
Career
*Growth
*Median Annual Salary
Compensation and Benefits Analyst
2-3%
$131,280
Human Resource Information Specialist (HRIS)
8-10%
$64,240
General and Operations Manager
4-7%
$98,100
Project Manager
4-7%
$95,370
Training and Development Manager
8-10%
$120,000
Mangement Analyst
11% +
$95,290
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship
of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA)
and Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data.
"Upon leaving college, my mind will be filled with formulas on how to compute and calculate, accompanied by principles on how to lead and manage. However, the most important thing I will leave with is the understanding of why those principles and formulas are so powerful. Knowledge can be gained through reading text, but wisdom only follows understanding. MCB has encouraged me to seek both."
- Zac Garland, Class of 2016
Beyond the Classroom
As the global business environment becomes increasingly complex, there is a growing need for talented business managers. When you complete your bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Management Emphasis) at UNC, you’ll be ready for entry-level management positions in business, not-for-profit organizations and government. The management emphasis also prepares you to pursue an M.B.A. or other master’s degree programs.
Where can your degree take you?
Gaining solid business management skills, as part of the accredited Business Administration bachelor’s degree program at UNC, will provide the foundation for a wide range of professional roles, including:
- Account manager
- Financial analyst
- Human resource manager
- Marketing manager
- Retail manager
- Sales manager
- Small business owner
