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
effective use of physical and human resources to achieve high performance. The
curriculum provides a broad exposure to the key functions of management. It
helps develop technical, technological and human resource management skills
needed in modern enterprises. The management curriculum develops valuable
methods, tools, techniques and skills while emphasizing creative thinking and
problem solving. Students can satisfy the general requirements of a management
major and direct their programs of study toward several career tracks. These specializations
include general management.
General Management. Managers make and implement decisions through and with
people working together toward common goals. The Curriculum focuses on the
organizational and environmental factors that influence individuals and groups,
particularly in work settings. This includes developing leadership, organizational
and behavioral skills that support high performance organizations.
Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is the initiation and management of a new
venture or revitalizing an existing firm. This specialization explores the special
problems associated with starting a new venture and operating an independent,
and often small, business venture.
Management Information Systems. The MIS specialization trains students to analyze,
design and implement information systems. This specialization prepares
students to solve business problems through designing and managing information systems by capitalizing on advances in information technology In the new era of
electronic commerce, there is a growing demand for professionals who understand
both information technologies and business processes.
Operations Management. In today’s global competitive environment, organizations
must efficiently manage the operations aspect of business. Customers require
high quality products and services at competitive prices. Operations management
facilitates efficient transformation of various inputs into goods and services
while maintaining high quality. This specialization also prepares students
for the CPIM certification examination of APICS, the educational society for resource
management. [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]
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