Bachelor of Science

Business and Administration

The Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in business and administration is a college-wide degree which is intended for those students with personal and professional goals which cannot be met by one of the existing majors; i.e., accounting, business economics, finance, management, or marketing, available in the college and in addition have an interest in subject areas offered in other schools and colleges of the University. The program requires students to combine interests - business with an outside field - into a unique program. For example, a student with international business interest can combine business and administration with foreign languages; a student interested in going into the restaurant business can combine course work in food and nutrition with business and administration. The outside field, or secondary concentration, must be consistent with a specific career objective or personal development plan and at least 20 semester hours must be structured to achieve this objective. Individual programs are subject to the approval of the dean of the College of Business. [Read more details]

Management

Management is the art of decision making, supervision, and strategic planning for the effective use of physical and human resources. Your studies will give you a broad exposure to the key functions of management and help you develop the technical, technological, and human resource management skills needed in managing modern enterprises, large or small. The variety in the management curriculum offers you valuable methods, tools, and techniques while emphasizing creative thinking and problem solving. By carefully selecting courses you can satisfy the general requirements of a management major and direct your program of study toward a career track in general management, entrepreneurship, global e-business, supply chain management, personnel management, or management of health-care enterprises. [Read more details]

Information Technology Minor

The Information Technology (ITEC) minor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale prepares graduates with hands-on experience in: solving problems with information and communication technologies; reviewing policies on information technologies and their impact on individuals and society; and mastering basic tools and concepts of digital media production. [Read more details]

Master of Business and Administration

The M.B.A. program is oriented toward preparing students for managerial positions in business and government. The program emphasizes the ability to comprehend internal and external social, legal, political, and economic forces as they affect the decision-making process within a business organization. The specific learning objectives of the program include the following:

a. Students must understand basic concepts and terminology in key functional areas of business (i.e., accounting, finance, management, and marketing).

b. Students must demonstrate the ability to diagnose, analyze, and provide solutions to complex business situations.

c. Students must possess key skills (written and oral communication skills, computer skills, team-work skills, and leadership skills) required for successful managerial careers.

d. Students must be able to integrate the functional areas of business such that decision-making serves the interests of the entire business. The program has been structured with flexibility so as to serve both holders of baccalaureate degrees in business administration and those who hold degrees in other disciplines. The M.B.A. program is accredited by the AACSBThe International Association for Management Education. [Read more details]

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy in business administration degree program is designed to prepare individuals for faculty research and teaching positions in academic institutions and for high-level administrative or staff positions in business, government, and other organizations. Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy in business administration degree must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of business and administration and high potential to undertake significant research. [Read more details]