Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)

Management

Available 100% online, McNeese's bachelor's degree in management prepares you with the knowledge, training and hands-on experience to start your journey from the classroom to a corner office.

Program Highlights

Management Degree Program Highlights

Managers play a crucial administrative role in almost every industry. Through the organization and allocation of resources, the division of tasks and the supervision and direction of personnel, managers help businesses shape their operations to successfully achieve corporate goals and meet clients’ needs.

The management degree program at McNeese combines the study of business-specific skills like professional decision making, accounting, statistics, strategic analysis and micro- and macroeconomics with the interpersonal skills necessary to be a successful leader, including effective communication, teamwork, collaboration and problem solving. Students graduate ready to organize, supervise and direct diverse workforces in a variety of career fields.

Earn your degree at your own pace

Available 100% online, the bachelor’s degree program in management allows students the opportunity to pursue their degree without putting their lives on hold. Students can take advantage of the two 7-week sessions offered during fall and spring semesters and six-week sessions held during the summer, all while accessing class information and assignments where and when is most convenient for their schedules. Students can also graduate prepared to work in local industry through the College of Business’ special Certificate in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Business.

At a Glance

Degree Type: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)

Program Length: 4 years (120 credit hours)

Availability: in person, hybrid, online

Management is offered 100% Online.

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Featuring individualized advising, hands-on learning and small class sizes, the management degree program at McNeese offers an educational experience personalized to fit your needs. Other highlights of this program include:

Internationally Recognized:

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), McNeese’s management program has been recognized for its expert faculty, rigorous standards and high-quality instruction. Core faculty members are actively engaged with the wider professional community and contribute to the advancement of their academic fields.

Internship Opportunities:

Management majors can take advantage of the College of Business’ internship program, which helps match students with local businesses and industries. Gain experience in the field, make professional connections and network with employers as you learn how to apply skills learned in the classroom to the workplace.

Specialized Courses:

With expert professors specializing in a range of areas — including human resources and organizational behavior — students are exposed to a range of different managerial theories and methods in classes developed by McNeese faculty.

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

The College of Business offers a number of scholarships to students pursuing degrees in management, including scholarships for incoming freshmen students. Learn more by visiting the College of Business’ scholarships page.

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Management Degree Program Concentrations

Human Resources Management

Discover and learn about employment law, recruiting and retention, compensation and benefits and strategic human resource management through our nationally recognized SHRM-aligned curriculum. With this concentration, students are eligible to take the SHRM-CP© certifying exam their senior year.

Human Resource Management Curriculum

General Management

Available 100% online, McNeese's bachelor's degree in management prepares you with the knowledge, training and experience to start your journey from the classroom to a corner office.

General Management Curriculum

Careers and Opportunities

What Can You Do with this Degree?

With a bachelor's degree in management, you will qualify to work in corporate, industrial, governmental, administrative, human resources and leadership positions. Or, continue your education with a graduate degree to advance your career or specialize in a specific field.

Graduate Schools or Programs

Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Management
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership
Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Information System Management

Potential Job Titles or Employers

Human Resource Manager
Advertising, Promotions and Industrial Production Manager
Property, Real Estate and Community Association Manager
Construction Manager
Administrative Service and Facilities Manager
Training and Development Manager

Student Activities

McNeese has more than 100 student organizations and clubs on campus, including ones that compliment management majors’ academic courses. Get involved on campus with the Society for Human Resources (SHRM), the Entrepreneurship club and the Delta Sigma Pi co-ed professional business fraternity.

Community Connections

The McNeese chapter of the Society for Human Resources (SHRM) maintains an active relationship with the local Imperial Calcasieu SHRM chapter, which offers students a connection to established professionals that work in human resources in the five-parish area. This relationship provides students with leadership models, communication and support, as well as opportunities for collaboration on a variety of projects.

SEED Center

The Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development (SEED) Center serves as a hub for economic development in Southwest Louisiana. The Center houses the Student Innovation Center and hosts the spring Undergraduate Scholar and Research Symposium, which offers students the opportunity to conduct research projects under the supervision of faculty mentors.