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Bachelor of Arts in Management

The Bachelor of Arts in Management prepares you for a career as a thoughtful decision-maker and leader in your personal and professional community. In the program, you will be encouraged to become an innovative problem solver, work collaboratively, and become a strategic thinker. 

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts

Program Types

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

On Campus

What is a management degree? 

In the Management program, you will find a dynamic education that will allow you to combine multiple areas of intellectual interest in your collegiate education and career plan. You will be provided an understanding of the complex environment in which organizations function and the challenges that decision-makers face in for-profit and non-profit organizations. 

Why should you major in management at Redlands?

Majoring in management at Redlands will provide you with a professional, pragmatic, and personal business education. Through high-touch, in-person advising, you will build a long-term relationship with dedicated faculty who care about your success. In the program, you will have the opportunity to participate in paying internships and in-course internships. 

Classes you'll take

Management Prerequisites

Complete ALL of the following courses:

  • ECON101 - Principles of Economics
  • BUS136 - Principles of Global Marketing
  • BUS226 - Rise of Capitalism 1860-1941
  • ACCT210 - Principles of Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • BUS240 - Business Law

A transfer student who meets all the following stipulations is considered to have completed the ECON 101 requirement listed above for the B.A. in Management:

  • Sophomore standing at the time of initial registration;
  • completion of a micro- or macroeconomics course at their prior institution(s) with a grade of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale;
  • transfer credit for the course granted by the University of Redlands.

Management Core courses

Completion requirement

Core Requirements

Complete ALL of the following courses:

  • BUS310 - Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
  • OR BUS410 - Organizational Consulting
  • BUS312 - Leadership Development
  • OR BUS304 - Nonprofit Management
  • OR BUS410 - Organizational Consulting
  • BUS430 - Human Resource Management
  • BUS434 - Applied Business Ethics
  • BUS458 - Business Policy & Strategy for BA Mjrs

1) Another Management course may be substituted for BUS312. 2) Another ethics course may be substitute for BUS434.

Management Electives

Complete at least 1 courses in the following course sets:

  • Business 300-level
  • OR Business 400-level
  • OR Accounting 300-level
  • OR Accounting 400-level

Complete at least 1 course or an approved course as approved by the Business Administration and Management advisor.

To graduate with a BA in Management, students must complete a second major program with 28 unique credits in each program.

Undergraduate application deadlines
Spring 2025
November 1, 2024*
Fall 2025 - First Year
November 15, 2024 - Early Action
Fall 2025 - First Year
January 15, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Fall 2025 - Transfer
March 1, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Note
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.
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What you'll learn

You will learn how to critically analyze current and past business practices through written assignments and classroom exercises based on an understanding of the foundations of capitalism and market economies, both domestic and international.
You will learn to utilize verbal and written communication skills and how to engage an audience through a coherent, well-orchestrated research presentation and produce in-depth written analyses of course readings and/or cases.
You will learn to assess and practice interpersonal communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, community volunteers and university members in a team setting to solve organizational problems.
You will learn to apply critical and strategic thinking to produce sound managerial decisions while taking into account relevant perspectives, research and the impact on the communities served.
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What you'll learn

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Graduates pursue careers in

As a business analyst, you will identify business needs and solutions to improve efficiency and drive growth.
As a marketing manager, you will develop and implement marketing strategies to boost brand awareness and sales.
As a human resource manager, you will oversee recruitment, training, and employee relations to foster a productive work environment.
As an operations manager, you will manage daily operations to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Graduates pursue careers in

Mutiple media - Graduating Redlands students
100 %

of University of Redlands B.A. in Management graduates have successful outcomes within six months of graduation.

First Year Destination Survey, 2023

$ 63 k

average salary for management occupations in 2024.

Market research from PayScale and Zip Recruiter

9 out of 10 ( 91 %)

Alumni shared they gained critical thinking skills from their degree.

NACM Alumni Career Mobility, 2022

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Best Universities in the West

U.S. News & World Report, 2023

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