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Prepare for Success in Any Industry as a Management Major

Do you want to lead others and help businesses succeed? Are you interested in a degree program that builds practical skills and prepares you for a variety of careers? At TROY, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Management helps you understand how organizations operate and how to guide them toward results. This bachelor's in management program combines core business concepts, essential management skills and global business knowledge to prepare you for your career. Specializations let you tailor the program to your interests and goals. Whether you see yourself in corporate roles, nonprofits, government or running your own company, you'll graduate ready to contribute as a business professional.

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A BSBA Degree With a Focus on Management

As a BSBA student at TROY, you'll examine how organizations interact with markets, technology and culture. You'll analyze real business challenges and practice solutions that strengthen performance across borders. Your TROY courses and projects will help you apply strategy, leadership and operations in numerous settings, preparing you for opportunities with businesses, family-owned companies, consulting firms, government agencies or your own venture. This program also positions you to continue your education in graduate business programs or law school.

A Management Major Taught by Expert Faculty

At TROY, Sorrell College of Business faculty share years of professional and academic experience to help you see how management works in the real world. They create engaging learning environments where discussions, projects and case studies connect theory to practice. You'll have the flexibility to earn your bachelor's in management full time or part time. Courses are offered on the Troy Campus during the day, and some courses may be available in an online format for further flexibility. Along the way, you'll receive guidance and feedback that support your success.
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BSBA in Management Curriculum

While specific courses may vary from year to year, coursework for the BSBA degree in management may include:
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Bachelor's in Business Administration – Management Program Locations

The BSBA in Management is offered in person on the Troy Campus. For more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-424-5756.

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Earn Your BSBA Degree in Management from the Prestigious, AACSB-Accredited Sorrell College

You'll graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Management from TROY's Sorrell College of Business — a school recognized for excellence in undergraduate and graduate business education. Sorrell holds respected accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. As part of this learning community, you'll benefit from faculty expertise, high academic standards and a reputation that adds long-term value to your degree.
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Management Careers

The TROY management major prepares you for leadership roles in business, government, the military and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad. In our program, you'll develop the analytical and organizational skills employers seek, and you'll also be ready to continue your education through advanced business studies or other professional programs.

Faculty Profiles

Dr. Shelley Davis

Dr. Shelley Davis

Dr. Shelley Davis holds a Ph.D. in Management from Auburn University, an MBA from Kennesaw State University, and a B.S. in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She worked for several years as a forensic scientist before returning to school and moving into academia. She primarily teaches in the area of organizational behavior. Dr. Davis is a member of the Academy of Management and Southern Management Association.
Learn more about our faculty 334-670-3967 sadavis@troy.edu

Customize Your Bachelor's in Management with a Specialization

Tailor your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Management to match your interests and career goals by either choosing the General Electives option or choosing from the following specializations.
General Electives
Build broad knowledge in leadership, strategy and operations with upper-level business electives. This option gives you the flexibility to explore multiple areas of management and prepare for roles such as operations coordinator, assistant manager or project leader across a variety of industries. It's an excellent choice if you want a versatile degree in management that supports a range of career goals.
Business Analytics
Refine your skills in data analysis with a specialization in business analytics. This specialization trains you in business data mining, database management systems, business programming and big data analytics. You'll be able to apply these foundations of business analytics wherever your management major takes you, preparing for roles such as business analyst, operations analyst or market research specialist.
Entrepreneurship
Develop the fundamentals of starting and running a business to make the most of your BSBA in management. The entrepreneurship specialization hones your creativity, helps you spot marketing opportunities and teaches you business planning and financing skills to develop new products and services. After graduation, you'll be ready to manage and build successful businesses or bring fresh ideas to existing organizations in roles like startup founder or business development associate.
Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management

Earn your bachelor's in management while exploring the hospitality, tourism and event management industry. This specialization covers legal considerations, financial trends, current industry issues, marketing strategies and human resource management — all within the hospitality, tourism and event sectors. When you finish, you'll be prepared for positions such as hotel manager, event coordinator or tourism operations supervisor.

Human Resource Management
Focus on recruiting, training, employee relations and organizational development. This specialization equips you for roles such as HR specialist, recruiter or training and development coordinator, with opportunities to grow into leadership positions in human resources like HR manager or talent development manager. It's a strong option if you want to leverage your BSBA in management to build a career supporting and developing talent in any organization.

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Marketing

Explore how marketing plays into organizational success through a specialization in marketing. Courses in market research, consumer behavior and product and service innovation give you the tools to succeed in today's business environment. When you finish your major in management, you'll be ready for roles such as marketing coordinator, brand assistant or account representative.

Promotion
Strengthen your management major with a specialization in promotion. Through courses in digital marketing, promotion management and professional selling, you'll gain the skills to combine strategy and creativity. After graduation, you'll be ready for positions such as promotion specialist, advertising account executive or communications coordinator.
Risk Management and Insurance

Earn your bachelor's degree in management while exploring the risk management and insurance industry. In this specialization, you'll study personal property and liability insurance contracts, the insurance marketplace and corporate risk management. You'll also build professional skills in insurance operations, including marketing, underwriting, ratemaking and accounting, preparing you for careers like risk analyst, claims representative or insurance underwriter.

Sport Management

Combine your passion for athletics with your BSBA in management by choosing the sport management specialization. Through courses in facility management, sport marketing and sport economics and finance, you'll develop the skills to pursue roles such as sports administrator, event operations coordinator or athletic program supervisor after graduation.

Supply Chain Management
Enhance your management major with a specialization in supply chain management. You'll gain focused training in purchasing, procurement, operations, transportation and integration. After graduation, you'll be equipped for positions like supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator or purchasing specialist, ready to help organizations move goods efficiently from supplier to customer.

Management Major Scholarships

Marriott Endowed Scholarship 
Management majors can apply to receive up to $1,500 in scholarship funds through the Marriott Endowed Scholarship. Learn more.

Related Programs

BSBA in Business Administration- General Business BSBA in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management

FAQ About the Bachelor's in Business Administration – Management Program

Learn more about the field of management and our program.
What can you do with a management degree?

Career options with a bachelor's degree in management are wide-ranging, and at TROY, you'll have the flexibility to tailor the program to best fit your needs. You can either choose the General Electives option or a related specialization based on your ideal career options. TROY offers 9 specializations in our program: 

  • Business analytics

  • Entrepreneurship 

  • Hospitality

  • Tourism and event management

  • Human resource management

  • Marketing

  • Promotion

  • Risk management and insurance

  • Sport management

  • Supply chain management

Depending on your focus, jobs for management majors may include operations coordinator, human resources specialist, supply chain analyst, business analyst or marketing coordinator, with room to advance as you gain experience.

Is management a good major?

Yes — earning a bachelor's in management at TROY provides you with broad, versatile skills that apply to almost every industry. You'll gain knowledge in leadership, strategy, analytics and operations, making you competitive for entry-level positions and helping you advance as you gain experience.

What are the management degree requirements at TROY?
To earn your BSBA in management, you'll complete TROY's general studies curriculum, the Sorrell College of Business core and upper-level management courses. You'll also choose either a general business electives path or a specialization, such as supply chain management or marketing, to customize your studies and career goals. For more detailed information on the BSBA in management, reference the academic catalog.
What's the difference between the BSBA degree in management and other undergraduate business programs?
The BSBA management at TROY emphasizes leadership, strategy, data analysis and problem solving across industries. Unlike a general business administration major, this program focuses more on preparing you to guide people, projects and operations.
How does a degree in management prepare you for graduate study?
A management degree helps you develop analytical, communication and decision-making skills that make an excellent foundation for graduate programs such as an MBA, Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Science in Management (MSM), or professional schools of law.

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