At a Glance
The Business Management concentration of the Management program leads to a Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) and combines a comprehensive range of business courses that prepares students for entry-level management employment. This curriculum includes a strong emphasis in modern management theory and application. The program is designed for students to enter the workforce immediately after graduation or continue with their studies at the graduate level. Additionally, students may choose to pursue our accelerated programs, allowing them to earn their degree in three years.
This program is fully accredited through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. Visit www.cazenovia.edu/iacbe to learn more about our accreditation status and to review the Annual Report to IACBE.
All students who pursue a BS degree in Business or Finance or a BPS degree in Management and all specializations must take a competency exam usually administered in the fall semester of their senior year.
- Prepare students for entry level management positions either in public, private, or government related employment settings; and
- prepare students for advanced studies in business, primarily a master of business administration degree.
The Business Management specialization allows students to experience management practices through internships. Internships are arranged through the business internship coordinator and may include a Disney internship experience. Students must meet minimal criteria before a placement is complete.
- General Manager
- Business Office Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Retail Management
- Administrative Services
- Human Resource Specialist
- Financial Planning
- Property and Real Estate
- Banking
- Marketing and Advertising
- Sales
- Labor Relations
- Hospitality
- Public Relations
- Cost Accounting
Curriculum
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy:
BU 473/475 Business Research Methods/Marketing Research (3)
Senior Capstone: BU 495 Senior Capstone (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS - 39
HG 131 Macroeconomics (3)
HG 132 Microeconomics (3)
SB 201 Multicultural Contributions (3)
SM 261 Statistics (3)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 12
AC 201 Financial Accounting (3)
AC 202 Managerial Accounting (3)
BU 105 Global Business (3)
BU 110 Principles of Management (3)
BU 220 Business Communications (3)
BU 233 Human Resources Management (3)
BU 240 Principles of Marketing (3)
BU 301 SPSS (1)
BU 326 E-Commerce (3)
BU 331 Organizational Behavior (3)
BU 363 Business Law (3)
BU 381 Internship Preparation (1)
BU 385 Social Media Marketing/BU 346 Purchasing Management/BU 311 Supply Chain Management (3)
BU 411 Financial Management (3)
BU 481 Business Internship (3)
AC/BU Electives (6)
Total Career Program Credits - 47
100-400 level (12)
300/400 level (12)
Total Open Elective Credits - 24