Management (BBA)
With a degree in management, you will learn how to lead others and help them grow as professionals on your team. Begin today.
Prepare to Lead
The BBA in Management degree offers students a solid general business foundation with an emphasis on opportunity recognition and value creation. Using case studies and experiential learning methods, learn to lead people, manage resources, and build a repertoire of relevant managerial tools and techniques to apply in a wide variety of organizations – public or private, product- or service-oriented, profit or not-for-profit.
Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs
The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.
Curriculum
The Management program at East Texas A&M is uniquely designed to prepare you for a successful career and, more importantly, life! Over 100 years, this program has evolved and developed with the long-term success of our graduates in mind. You will not only learn decision-making skills to help you understand the customer, you will learn the communication and problem-solving skills necessary to be an effective manager as well.
Your first year you will take a combination of university core and business core classes. All students must take these classes, and they are a very important part of your business education. Many students take mostly core classes with one or two courses related to their major each semester.
Fall
Begin with core classes. These are essential for building a strong foundation.
- College Reading and Writing
Eng 1301 - U.S. History to 1877
Hist 1301 - Mathematics for Business Applications I
Math 1324 - U.S. Life & Physical Science Elective
- Business Computer Systems
BUSA 1305
Spring
Continue taking your university core classes. Completing an elective or two this semester is important as well.
- College Reading and Writing
Eng 1302 - U.S. History from 1865
Hist 1302 - Math. for Bus. Applications II
Math 1325 - U.S. Life & Physical Science Elective
- Advisor-approved elective
Your second year, take the remainder of your university core classes along with a few business core and electives. Expand your mind and learn how to think like a professional.
Fall
You made it through your first year. Continue ahead with electives and core courses.
- The US Government
PSci 2301 - Principles of Accounting I
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Macro Economics
Eco 2301 - Degree Pathway
- US Lit, Philosophy, Culture Elective
Spring
Finish taking the remainder of your core classes. Good things are coming!
- Texas and the Federal System
Psci 2302 - Principles of Accounting II
ACCT 2302 - Principles of Micro Economics
Eco 2302 - Advisor-approved elective
- US Creative Arts Elective
During your third year, you will begin to focus on upper-level coursework and take classes related to your major. It’s also a great time to snag an internship or co-op which may count as a class towards your degree.
Fall
Start taking classes relating to your major. Things are about to get exciting!
- Marketing
MKT 306 - Principles of Mgt
MGT 305 - UL Mgt Elective
- Legal Env. of Business
MGT 301 - Bus. & Eco. Statistics
MGT 302
Spring
Keep up the good work! Senior year is right around the corner.
- Human Resources Mgt.
MGT 394 - UL MGT Elective
- Business Communication
MGT 303 - Economic Forecasting
ECO 309 - Operations Management
MGT 307
During your fourth year, you will finish taking your upper-level business courses and Finance classes. As you get ready to graduate, interview with companies that you dream about working for. You will find alumni who know the quality of ETAMU graduates at businesses worldwide.
Fall
You are so close to being done. Stay strong!
- UL Mgt Elective
- UL Mgt Elective
- Intro to Business Finance
FIN 304 - UL Mkt Elective
- UL Mkt Elective
Spring
It’s the home stretch, and graduation is your next step. You got this!
- Mkt. elective, including Internship & Study Abroad.
- Global Consumer Behavior
MKT 467 - UL Business Elective
- UL Business Elective
- International Marketing
MKT 420 - Business Strategy
MGT 439
BBA Management Course Rotations
Is this Program a Good Fit for You?
Management students are typically interested in:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Supply Chain management
- Project Management
- Human resource Management
COB Benefits No STEM, No Accounting/Finance
The East Texas A&M Business Advantage
Here you will gain the knowledge, confidence and the practical tools you need to become a professional, ready to compete in the marketplace.
AACSB
Accredited
Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. Since 1976, the College of Business has held this prestigious designation making it one of roughly 800 institutions to hold such a distinction worldwide.
Student Experience
World-class Faculty
Engage with exceptional faculty who are both significant scholars and industry leaders that provide you with personalized attention. Renowned for their research and enterprising spirit, learn from the best to be the best with industry insights they provide.
Career Services
Your Future
Explore careers and develop a plan as you meet one-on-one with our career coaches. Our team will help you curate your resume and cover letters, prep you with mock interviews, provide you with professional headshots, and offer you employment opportunities and access to network with some of the largest companies across several industries.
Scholarships
Funding Your Future
Committed to investing in our students’ futures, our programs are not only affordable but of great value. In addition to the scholarships available from East Texas A&M, the College of Business offers scholarships specifically for business students.
Well-Rounded
Global Exposure
Students will develop, apply and hone evolving skills to ensure their success here in Texas and abroad.
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PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
A degree in management will offer you the opportunity to:
- Lead groups and teams
- Understand the interrelatedness of different organizational functions
- Enhance your decision-making competency
- Become a better communicator
- Work as a collaborative member of a team
Careers
Upon graduation, our students are prepared to pursue careers in many areas including supply chain management, operations management, project management, quality management, human resource management and entrepreneurship. The College of Business Career Center assists students in obtaining internships and job placements with renowned regional, national and international organizations.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Source: US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Minors
- Corporate Management
- Entrepreneurship
- General Business
- International Studies
Learn more about the minors.
What You Will Learn
A degree in Management from East Texas A&M provides exposure to skills and careers in the growing fields of supply chain management, project management, human resource management and strategic management. Additionally, this program provides students with backgrounds in organizational behavior, operations management, decision-making, and organizational activities and policy-making of management. Students will demonstrate competencies in leadership, human resource management, sales, retailing and entrepreneurship. Students will also learn to identify and assess market opportunities that create value and then plan, mobilize and motivate human resources, allocate financial resources and control project implementation.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Our business core provides students with a fundamental knowledge of common business areas including financial and managerial accounting, the business environment and strategy, finance, behavior and organizational issues, marketing, business analytics, quantitative analysis and production/operations management.
- In addition to the common body of knowledge in business components, majors in management will demonstrate competencies in leadership, human resource management, organizational behavior, supply chain management, project management, entrepreneurship, and international management and business.
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Course Delivery and Resources
In addition to our long-standing campus courses, online classes are also available. All of our programs are designed to be flexible to meet the ever-changing needs of our students.
Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if my major is in a different college, but my minor is in business?
Contact the department that houses that minor. Example: If you are a Psychology major with a minor in Business Analytics, you will go to the Marketing and Business Analytics department to see the faculty advisor for Business Analytics.
What would a typical long-range schedule look like if I was to attempt an MS in Marketing?
A simplified long-range schedule has been created by the Department of Management for your convenience.
I want to take MGT 439 or MGT 527 but I can’t sign up through MyLeo. What’s wrong?
In order to get into MGT 439 or MGT 527 you need to fill out the online permit form on our departmental page.  NOTE: This will not register you! This is so the department can verify your graduation date and then grant permission for you to register. Wait a few days after submitting the permit form and then try to register on MyLeo. The department will contact you if there is a problem.
How do I declare a major/minor in the departments of Marketing & Business Analytics and Management & Economics?
Declaring a Major
If you are not yet enrolled at East Texas A&M, please contact the department and request a tentative degree plan. This document will identify courses you would be required to take in the program. If you are presently enrolled, fill out a declare major/minor form and leave it with the department for signatures. If you would like to discuss the merits of your decision, please feel free to contact the department head , you may also call 903-886-5703, drop by the office, or set up an appointment if you prefer.
Declaring a Minor
The department offers 18-hour minors in marketing, management, human resource management, and production/operations management. Requirements depend on your major and the year of the catalog in which your major degree plan was established. Contact the department for a list of the courses that would be required in your situation, fill out a declare major/minor form and leave it with the department for signatures.
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- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
