Management

This is an archived copy of the 2022-2023 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.mtmercy.edu.

The management major prepares students to lead in a competitive and dynamic business environment. The focus is on developing the skills necessary for effective and efficient organizations. The major provides flexibility for students to double major in many other fields, for example: Psychology, Public Relations, or English, or in other business fields including Marketing and Finance. Minors are also available in Human Resource Management, Economics, Finance, and Accounting within the business department as well as many others outside of business such as Writing or Biology. These choices can lead to enhanced career opportunities.

Management majors cultivate specific skills that enable them to: collaborate with others in analyzing real business cases and developing strategic business plans; correctly identify and employ cognitive motivational theories; and learn the basic management functions in organizations. Majors can choose from International Management and Operations Management. Students may elect to pursue the general Management degree, or select one of the specific tracks to focus their coursework and career options. Qualified Management majors may also take up to 12 semester hours of graduate classes that will count toward both their undergraduate degree and a future graduate degree.

Management – The traditional management track prepares you to effectively run an organization including planning, implementing, controlling, monitoring, and motivating teams. It is a perfect major to combine with a second major or minor.

International Management – This track prepares you for working in multinational organizations, understanding cultures and the processes of working in an international setting. International management involves understanding international economics, leading change in international corporations and creating global business strategies. Employers seek candidates who have an international perspective and this coursework is designed to prepare you for those opportunities.

Operations Management – This track prepares you for the administration of business practices that lead to greater efficiency within organizations, especially manufacturing or production, as a production, group or team leader. This track builds your skills to motivate your team as you plan, innovate, cost, and implement projects while maintaining quality and efficiency to maximize the profit of an organization.

Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility Management – This track will prepare you to lead with purpose and pride in your work. This track is for individuals with a passion for good, creating organizations with strong values and a commitment to our communities and the environment. This track particularly reflects the Mission of Mount Mercy University and the values of the Sisters of Mercy.

See the Graduate section of this Catalog for more information on Graduate programs offered at Mount Mercy. The Graduate Policy section describes the policy on undergraduates taking graduate courses. Juniors and seniors may be eligible to take up to 13 graduate-level credits through the MMU Plus program.