BS - Management

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Management emphasizes skill development in organizational management. This includes analysis and problem-solving, application of global perspectives to strategic decision-making, identification of appropriate methods of communication, application of relevant technologies including artificial intelligence, development of entrepreneurial skills, and creation of ethical solutions using critical thinking for changing organizational conditions. All skills and applications are examined within a biblical framework.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Management is designed for practicing professionals. Students participating in this program desire additional study to expand and enhance their ability to contribute to their career path, company, and society. This program allows students to be engaged in working in a paid or non-paid position, (provided this employment is appropriate for a training opportunity, considering the goals and requirements of the degree program), which may include current employment in a full- or part-time professional position, participation in job shadowing, or participation in an internship. Additionally, the program provides a foundation for future employment to extend the academic experience with practical training as noted above.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Develop business analysis and problem-solving skills from an entrepreneurial perspective related to organizational management.
Apply global management perspectives to strategic decision-making.
Identify appropriate communication methods to reach diverse audiences in organizational environments.
Apply relevant technologies, including artificial intelligence, to manage changing organizational conditions.
Utilize critical thinking to create ethical solutions for organizational management.
Integrate a biblical framework that guides interaction within the workplace.

A minor in Management is available to a bachelor degree seeking student in the College of Adult and Professional Studies.

The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Management offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:

Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer credit for core curriculum requirements for undergraduate programs within the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership may be granted as follows:

Credit must have been earned at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C".
Courses must be approved by the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership.
Students must complete at least 30 hours of the core curriculum at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a baccalaureate degree with a major in Management from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:

Completion of 120 semester hours.
Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Completion of 30 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements).
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

Management - Program of Study

Foundational Course

MGT-302	Management and Leadership	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

DeVoe Entrepreneurship Courses

ENT-301	The Business Idea	3
ENT-302	The Customer Conversation	3
ENT-303	The Culture and Operations of a Business	3
ENT-304	The Cash Flow Story	3
Total Credit Hours:		12

Management Courses

ADM-310	Digital Transformation for Managers	3
MGT-437	Operations and Supply Chain Management	3
MGT-445	Ethical and Legal Business Concepts	3
ACC-305	Accounting and Financial Decision Making for Managers	3
MKG-471	Applied Research in Marketing and Economics	3
MGT-432	Organizational Behavior	3
MGT-451	Quality and Project Decision-Making for Managers	3
MGT-460	International Issues in Business	3
MGT-465	Strategic Management	3
Total Credit Hours:		27