Management, B.B.A.

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in management requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including 22 s.h. of work for the major. To graduate, students must have a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in all college coursework attempted, all coursework attempted at the University of Iowa, all college business coursework attempted, all business coursework attempted at the University of Iowa, all college management and entrepreneurship coursework attempted, and all management and entrepreneurship coursework attempted at the University of Iowa.

The program is designed to give students a thorough background in the department's study areas as well as an understanding of their application to real-life situations. Specific courses, research projects, and other experiences, such as simulations, are blended to include both theoretical and pragmatic aspects of the field.

All B.B.A. students majoring in management choose one of three tracks: entrepreneurial management, human resource management, or leadership and management. The entrepreneurial management track is intended for students who plan to start their own business or work in a small business. The human resource management track prepares students to pursue careers in human resources or to earn a degree in law. The leadership and management track focuses on the skills and competencies needed to lead a project, a team, or an organization; it is best suited for students considering management or consulting careers. Each track provides a solid background in general management principles in addition to a specialized focus.

The B.B.A. with a major in management requires the following coursework. To view the common B.B.A. requirements, see the Bachelor of Business Administration in the Catalog.

Entrepreneurial Management Track Courses

Students in this track are not eligible to earn the B.A. in enterprise leadership or the Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management.

Students in the entrepreneurial management track complete the following coursework.

Human Resource Management Track Courses

Students in the human resource management track complete the following coursework.

Leadership and Management Track Courses

Students in the leadership and management track complete the following coursework.

Recent graduates have found jobs as team leads, project managers, people managers, human resource managers, and entrepreneurs at a range of organizations.

Over 90 percent of students reported that they found permanent employment, were accepted to graduate school, or were not seeking employment six months after graduation.

The Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs. For more information, visit the Pomerantz Career Center website.

Sample Plans of Study

Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.

Management, B.B.A.

• Entrepreneurial Management Track
• Human Resource Management Track
• Leadership and Management Track

Entrepreneurial Management Track

a

See degree audit for course options.

b

Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.

c

GE courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.

d

MGMT:2000 and MGMT:2100 should both be taken during second year; may be taken in either order.

e

Must be admitted to Tippie to enroll in BUS:3000. Generally completed during the second year, but should be taken no later than the third year.

f

Select 3 s.h. course from list of approved Entrepreneurial Management track electives.

g

Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Graduation Services.

Human Resource Management Track

a

See degree audit for course options.

b

Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.

c

GE courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.

d

MGMT:2000 and MGMT:2100 should both be taken during second year; may be taken in either order.

e

Must be admitted to Tippie to enroll in BUS:3000. Generally completed during the second year, but should be taken no later than the third year.

f

MGMT:3200 and MGMT:3300 should be taken before the end of the third year; may be taken in either order or concurrently.

g

Select MGMT:3400, MGMT:4200, MGMT:4350 and 3 s.h. course from Human Resource Management track list.

h

Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Graduation Services.

Leadership and Management Track

a

See degree audit for course options.

b

Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.

c

GE courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.

d

MGMT:2000 and MGMT:2100 should both be taken during second year; may be taken in either order.

e

Must be admitted to Tippie to enroll in BUS:3000. Generally completed during the second year, but should be taken no later than the third year.

f

MGMT:3200 and MGMT:3300 should be taken before the end of the third year; may be taken in either order or concurrently.

g

Take either MGMT:3800 or MGMT:4325, MGMT:4500, and 3 additional s.h. from Leadership and Management track list.

h

Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Graduation Services.