School of Management

Department of Finance & Economics

General Management

Bachelor of Science degree

Why choose a bachelor degree in Management

Nearly all forms of organizational activity involve some form of management--be it of employees, finances, materials, products or information. Managers should have the ability to motivate individuals in the same overall direction for the good of the organizational unit. They are the leaders who set goals, develop plans, and oversee the entire work effort of employees.

General Management is a diversified rather than a specialized program in business. This flexibility is geared to you if you have no strong functional preference but, rather, desire to obtain a broadly based business management conceptual foundation.

The General Management program introduces you to the dynamics and challenges of productivity through and with other people. You'll learn about the concepts of management and the skills of managerial functions essential for guiding the activities of a business enterprise toward its mission and objectives. The courses in the curriculum are designed so that you develop an understanding, not only of the administrative, but also business functions. Thus, accounting, finance, marketing, and organizational behavior courses form an integral part of the major. The program also has sufficient flexibility to allow for the possibility of emphasizing some special aspect of business administration, particularly in meeting the needs of your career plans.

Business and industry depend on the creativity and productivity of managers to compete successfully in our global economy. Managers use their training, experience and imagination to solve problems. Increasingly, managers work with teams on cross-disciplinary projects while assuring that resources are being used effectively. They analyze data, set and achieve goals, assess results and help organizations adapt to change.

Career options with a bachelor degree in Management

Capable, well-trained managers are in constant demand across the country. This challenging and fast-paced career offers potential employment in banking, manufacturing, retailing, accounting and countless other industries.

Graduation Requirements

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning is a new graduation requirement for students who will be starting Purdue University Calumet in Fall 2008. This is a new approach to teaching; students go beyond theory based learning and explore ways to gain practical knowledge within their program of study. Students will enroll in two experiential learning courses while completing their degree. Experiential learning is offered through undergraduate research, internships, service learning, cooperative education, cultural immersion/study aboard, design project or practicum. Your academic advisor will assist you in selecting an experience that is right for you.

General Admissions Information

Admission to Purdue University Calumet is based on demonstrated academic quality rank factors, which includes a high school diploma or GED, meeting subject matter requirements, grade average in degree-related subjects, as well as overall grade average, trends in achievement, class rank, SAT or ACT test scores and the strength of the college preparatory program.

• Beginning Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and SAT/ACT scores (writing component is required). For applicants who have graduated from high school one year or more, the appropriate placement test results from the university's Skills Assessment and Development Center will substitute for SAT or ACT scores.
• Transfer Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores, Transfer Credit Documentation Sheet - official college/university transcripts from each institution attended (if selected for evaluation) and $30.00 Transfer Evaluation Fee (if applicable). Applicants with fewer than 15 semester credits earned must submit SAT/ACT scores or PUC placement test results

For information about admissions requirements, including International, Re-Entry, Inter-Campus Transfer, Re-Classification and Non-Degree Seeking please visit the Office of Admissions web site.