Business Management (BS)

Overview

Prepare for a rewarding career as an entrepreneur or business manager in private industries, government, financial institutions, and consulting.

Develop a broad range of business skills, from communications and writing to problem-solving and people management, as you prepare for a career as an entrepreneur or business manager. In our IACBE-accredited accredited program, you’ll combine classroom instruction with real-world internship experiences..

Why Choose D'Youville?

  • You’ll learn from professionals who bring their expertise in research, leadership, administration, and management to the classroom, combining deep knowledge of their academic disciplines with their extensive experience to help you acquire a solid base of knowledge and learn how to apply your knowledge in practice. Our accounting professors are CPAs with years of experience.
  • By combining classroom instruction with internship experiences, our program will prepare you to enter a professional role in accounting and business as soon as you graduate.
  • D'Youville's commitment to a liberal education means that you'll learn how to solve problems, think critically, work well with others, and communicate effectively...all skills that today's employers are looking for.
  • If you're interested in furthering your education, our Master's in Business Administration (MBA) can be an option. You will be able to earn your bachelor's and master's degree in less time, getting you started in your career a year before other graduates. You will save money as well, as you pay undergraduate tuition for your graduate courses. In addition, you can keep your undergraduate scholarship for all five years.

What you'll learn:

  • A breadth of knowledge in general management, including quantitative problem solution skills, mathematics, computer, writing, and communication and the interpersonal skills needed for working effectively in teams.
  • How to develop a personal philosophy about management
  • How to navigate the ever-changing business world

Internships

If you're interested in beginning your professional career immediately after graduation, the numerous internship opportunities available to Business Management students will allow you to apply what you learn in the classroom into practice through hands-on, real-world experiences. It will provide you with the valuable on-the-job experience employers are looking for while allowing you to investigate a wide range of career experiences and build the kinds of professional contacts that often prove invaluable after graduation.

Because we understand the importance of putting theory into practice, we've structured the Business Management Bachelor's Degree program to integrate internship experiences into the curriculum, allowing you to put what you learn in the classroom into practice immediately. This integration allows you to receive an education that emphasizes both academic rigor and practical experience in a supportive environment that recognizes the demands of accounting and business professionals.

As a student in D'Youville's business management major, you'll benefit from dynamic internships with high-profile companies. Recent placements include:

Explore Courses In Business Management

In our program, you'll earn both your Bachelor of Science in Management and Master of Business Administration in just 11 semesters, including one summer.

  • Learn to apply and analyze the descriptive and inferential methods of statistics. Use computer models to enhance the underlying mathematical concepts. Delve into research through design, data collection, and analysis.

  • Go beyond just the principles of macro and microeconomics to learn how economic issues impact business decision making through the analysis of concrete, real world problems.

  • Learn how a wide array of functions and subsystems of the management process are related and how they interact with each other.

Admission Requirements

At D'Youville, we are committed to selecting students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville.

First Time in College Student Requirements
  • Submitted application for admission
  • Official high school transcripts
    • An overall weighted GPA of 85 with successful completion of high school graduation requirements and three years of math, history, english, and science.
Transfer Admission Required Review Criteria
  • Submitted application for admission
    • Applications are free of charge and can be found on our apply webpage.
  • Official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Careers

Because a bachelor's degree in business management can lead to almost limitless career possibilities, D'Youville's program offers flexibility so that you can explore related areas and find your career interest.

Today's organizations are seeking employees with the ability to solve complex business problems. Because managers make decisions based on information, employers value job seekers who can assist companies with key strategic decisions.

Potential positions for graduates of the bachelor's degree program may include positions in business, government or education.

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