Business Management Program Overview
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful business manager in Ashland University’s Business Management program. Learn how to form effective teams, manage resources and understand the conceptual frameworks required to operate a business. Plus, enjoy the flexibility to delve more deeply into your own interests so you’ll be ready to achieve your personal career goals.
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How Do I Know if This Program Is Right for Me?
This program is ideal for anyone who:
- Usually winds up leading the group In a team or collaborative effort.
- Is energized and excited by competing.
- Likes to set goals and map the steps to achieve them.
- Is interested in managing people.
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Learning Experiences
Along with learning the foundational skills you need to be an effective business manager, you can tailor your curriculum to focus on your interests. For example, you could specialize in learning more about human resource management. Whatever you choose, you can look forward to:
- Small classes in which you get individual attention from your professors.
- Learning from interdisciplinary faculty with real-world experience in business, finance, marketing and entrepreneurship.
- Participating in student organizations (link to Business Management Studies Page) to expand your knowledge and network.
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Sample Curriculum
Some of the managerial skills and knowledge you will acquire in your classes include:
- Problem-solving strategies.
- Resource management strategies.
- How to give persuasive presentations.
- The fundamentals of motivating and influencing others.
- How to form teams that operate collaboratively and perform effectively.
- Ethical principles and moral issues you will likely confront.
For additional information about the Business Management curriculum, view the Four-Year Curriculum Guide and Academic Catalog.
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Graduate Outcomes
Our bachelor's degree in Business Management will help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful business manager. Plus, enjoy the flexibility to delve more deeply into your own interests so you’ll be ready to achieve your personal career goals.
Contact Information
![Robert Stoll](/sites/default/files/styles/bio_picture_contact_thumb/public/2024-08/Stoll_Robert0816ALW_8223-cropped-web.jpg.webp?itok=KpYCda-G)
Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management