Management Minor

Department of Economics
Scobey Hall 140
605-688-4141
http://www.sdstate.edu/econ/emi/mgmt-science.cfm

The Management minor has been developed to meet needs of business and industry in the state with individuals who are able to manage resources in organizations. The minor provides core competencies via courses in business finance, management information systems, organizations and management, and human resources management with additional discipline-specific applied management curriculum.

All management programs at SDSU share the following common core which students can combine with economics, entrepreneurship, or a sector-specific management degree (such as construction, industrial, hospitality, or agribusiness management). Analytical rigor is the underlying theme in the minor. An SDSU management-program graduate:

• Understands risk, interprets information, and puts theory into practice to develop workable solutions.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of an organization using appropriate technology and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively manages time and resources, meets deadlines, delegates and/or accepts additional responsibility when appropriate, and adapts to the evolving needs of the organization.
• Works independently or as a member of an integrated team; is able and willing to motivate, organize and lead others in a team or group setting; is able to build positive workplace relationships across cultural and generational differences.
• Understands global perspectives and their impact on the organization, and appreciates corporate culture, history, and traditions.
• Understands the strategic planning process, business plans, personal and organizational goal setting, leveraging resources, and how to use these tools effectively in the workplace.
• Understands and abides by the code of ethics that guides their profession, deals fairly and honestly with co-workers and customers, and appreciates the procedures, regulations and rules governing human-resource management.