Management, B.S.

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Why Study Management at Westfield State?

The B.S. in Management program at Westfield State University combines flexibility, career preparation, and individualized academic support. Students can engage with the program through multiple learning formats, including on-campus, online, and remote synchronous options, while building skills that reflect current industry needs.

Internships, study abroad opportunities, and concentration pathways give students the chance to shape the degree around their interests and career goals. Combined with small classes, accessible faculty, and one-on-one support, the program offers a strong foundation for professional growth and long-term career readiness.

Program Highlights

  • On campus, online, or remote synchronous learning
  • Classes focused on developing skills for current industry needs
  • Study Abroad programs
  • Internship opportunities

Available Concentrations

  • General Management

    Even if you don’t have a specific field in mind, this general concentration will help you build strong communication and/or data analytic skills in addition to key areas of management required in any industry. Customize your degree with electives that match your preferences and interests.

  • Entrepreneurship

    If you have a strong desire to do whatever it takes to bring new ideas to market, the entrepreneurship concentration may appeal to you. Learn how to start new businesses, or take over existing ones, and run them better. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to promote and manage a business from the concept stage to the exit strategy. Choose the courses that contribute to your personal goals and desired business paths.

  • Human Resources

    Help ensure an organization’s high-quality workforce as a human resources manager. Oversee recruiting, training, and compensation of a company’s employees. Take advanced courses in human resource management, leadership, diversity, and social justice.

  • Sports Management

    Designed to provide a pathway to help you pursue sports management careers like athletic director, event coordinator, facilities manager, sports marketer, sports analytics manager, and more. The sports management concentration incorporates all the requirements of a Business Management degree with the flexibility to create a sports management concentration.

Explore the Possibilities of a Career in Management

Develop the leadership skills you have with a management degree from Westfield State University.

High-Quality Affordable Education That Prepares You for a Career in Management

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    One of the Top 2 Best Affordable Business Programs in Massachusetts

    Westfield State University’s management program has been recognized among the nation’s top programs by Study.com—a ranking company that considers hundreds of universities across the United States to determine the top 50 programs.

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    Opportunities for International Internships and Study

    Internships offer you the opportunity to work on-site with industry professionals here in the U.S. and internationally. Our contacts around the world open doors for you to experience a variety of work environments as you develop valuable skills.

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    Attend the Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Conference

    Pitch your business ideas at the Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Initiative. This yearly event recognizes entrepreneurial excellence among college students. We are very proud of Westfield State University’s students’ excellent record at the conference. As a management major, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in this life-changing event.

Program Details

Program Mission

The mission of the Management and Marketing Department is to provide a quality program of undergraduate education in the areas of management and marketing to the citizens of the Northeast region. As a comprehensive university, we focus on serving students who are seeking a high-quality education at an affordable price. Our program prepares students to be successful and productive members of any organization they join, enables them to contribute to the greater good of society, and provides them with a framework to continue expanding and learning throughout their personal and professional lives.

In pursuit of this goal, we provide a fundamental grounding in a core body of knowledge through the university’s common core. This exposure to multidisciplinary studies and cultural, and global diversity is complemented by our departmental business core requirements.

Program Vision

The vision of the Management and Marketing Department is to continually raise the quality and relevance of our programs in service of a diverse student population and the stakeholders of the commonwealth.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Management?

Learn the strategic skills that help you effectively build and manage business teams. A management degree prepares you for a career as an:

  • Analytics Manager
  • Business Development Coordinator
  • Contract Administrator
  • Contract Negotiation Manager
  • Corporate Partnership Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Event Coordinator
  • Facilities Manager
  • Guest Relations Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Project Manager
  • Sports Agent
  • Sports Marketer
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Course Requirements

Program Description

The Management major focuses on a mix of theoretical and practical management knowledge and skills that will enable students to work as professional managers and leaders of modern organizations. Students learn to address a wide variety of challenges-financial, material, human, legal, political, and environmental-by learning the interpersonal, systems, and strategic skills to build and manage effective business teams. 

The Management major consists of 75 credits. All students must complete 39 credit hours of the Business Core, 18 credits of non-business related courses, and 18 credits of Management coursework in one of the four concentrations: Entrepreneurship, General Management  Human Resource Management, or Sports Management.

Business Requirements

Majors must complete a minimum of 30 credits in the major at Westfield State University in order to graduate.

Required Business Core (37 credits)

Non-Business Required Courses (18 credits)

Note:

MATH 0105 - Calculus I or MATH 0106 - Calculus II may satisfy the MATH 0115 - Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences requirement.

Management Concentrations

Students must select one of the following concentrations to complete the Management B.S.. Click the concentration title to see more information.

Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurs start new businesses or take over existing ones and run them in better ways. The Entrepreneurship concentration appeals to students who have a strong desire to do whatever it takes to bring good new ideas to market. Students learn to build, promote, and manage their own businesses from the concept stage to the exit strategy. The curriculum provides flexibility for students to choose courses that contribute to their personal goals and desired business paths.

General Management - The General Management concentration is designed for students who want to become managers but do not have a specific field in mind. The concentration allows students to build strong communication and/or data analytic skills in addition to studying key areas of management. Students will be able to choose courses that match their own preferences and interests due to the versatile design of the concentration.

Human Resource Management - Human resource managers oversee the recruitment, training and compensation of a company's employees. By ensuring a high-quality workforce, human resource managers have a critical impact on organizational success. Students choosing the Human Resource Management concentration take advanced courses in human resource management, leadership, diversity, and social justice.

Sports Management - Sports management jobs include athletic director, business development coordinator, contract administrator, contract negotiation manager, event coordination, facilities manager, sports marketer, guest relations manager, corporate partnership manager, sports analytics manager and sports agent. An undergraduate degree in sports management may be sufficient to secure employment at any level, although some positions will require graduate degrees in either law or business administration (MBA).

Additional Graduation Requirements

All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements and complete a general education, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in General Education: WISE.

Put Your Management Skills Into Practice

Westfield State University Management students can take their education beyond the classroom through internships and study abroad opportunities. These experiences help you apply business and management concepts, build professional connections, and explore your career interests.

Along the way, you’ll strengthen valuable skills in communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability while gaining experience that can help prepare you for careers in business and management.

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    of faculty hold doctorates 

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    Internship Opportunities

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Accessible Expert Faculty and Individualized Attention

While we are one of the largest majors at Westfield State University, we offer selective programs to students who desire individualized attention. You’ll benefit from the personalized attention you’ll get from our faculty. Our well-qualified faculty are subject matter experts with graduate degrees from prestigious universities. Their passion for teaching ensures that you’ll study in a supportive learning environment. Take advantage of research opportunities with faculty and one-on-one mentorships.

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Award Winning Degree

Colleges of Distinction, an esteemed organization celebrating colleges and universities that provide exceptional undergraduate experiences, has honored Westfield State University for its outstanding programming in the field of business.

As a recognized College of Distinction, Westfield State has already earned acclaim for its commitment to well-rounded education. This latest recognition specifically highlights the institution's excellence in business education, emphasizing its effectiveness in preparing students for the demands of the field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to submit SAT/ACT scores or an essay when I apply?

Westfield State University does not require an application essay, SAT and/or ACT scores, or letters of recommendation (except for special program admissions).     

All first-year applicants are reviewed for admission based on their high school record. First-year applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements established by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) in order to qualify for admission to a state university.   

Learn more about the application process and admissions.

What concentrations are available in the Management, B.S. program?

Westfield State University offers four concentrations within the Management, B.S. program: General Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, and Sports Management.

Can I study management online at Westfield State University?

Yes. The Management, B.S. program offers learning options that include on-campus, online, and remote synchronous formats.

What can you do with a management degree?

A management degree can prepare students for careers in areas such as business development, analytics, human resources, project management, consulting, entrepreneurship, event coordination, and sports-related business roles.

Does the Management major include internships?

Yes. Management students have opportunities to participate in internships that provide hands-on experience and help connect classroom learning with career interests. Students can also explore a wide range of internship opportunities available across the University.

Are there study abroad opportunities for Management majors?

Yes. Management majors can explore study abroad opportunities, including international internship and study experiences.

How many credits is the Management major?

The Management major consists of 75 credits, including 39 credits of business core coursework, 18 non-business credits, and 18 concentration credits.

Is the Management degree a good fit if I do not know my exact business path yet?

Yes. The General Management concentration is a flexible option for students who want to build management and leadership skills without committing to a narrow business specialty too early.

What is the difference between the Management concentrations?

Each concentration gives students a different area of focus. General Management offers broad leadership preparation, Entrepreneurship focuses on building and growing businesses, Human Resources centers on people and organizational development, and Sports Management applies business skills in sports-related settings.

Does the Management program prepare students for leadership roles?

Yes. The Management, B.S. program is designed to help students build leadership, communication, decision-making, and business problem-solving skills that apply across many industries.

Are there hands-on learning opportunities in the Management program?

Yes. Students can build experience through internships, study abroad, applied coursework, and entrepreneurship-related opportunities.

Does Westfield State University’s Management program support entrepreneurship?

Yes. Students interested in entrepreneurship can choose the Entrepreneurship concentration and participate in opportunities that support innovation, business planning, and new venture development.

What careers can the Sports Management concentration lead to?

The Sports Management concentration can support careers in areas such as athletic administration, sports marketing, event coordination, facilities management, sports analytics, and related sports business roles.

What careers can the Human Resources concentration lead to?

The Human Resources concentration can support careers in recruiting, training and development, employee relations, compensation, organizational leadership, and related human resources fields.

Does the Management program include international opportunities?

Yes. Management students can explore international study and internship opportunities that help build global perspective and professional experience.

Who is the Management, B.S. program best suited for?

The program is a strong fit for students who want to build leadership, communication, and business skills that can apply across a wide range of industries and career paths.

How much does Westfield State University cost?

Westfield State University offers a comprehensive university experience at an affordable cost—with many options for financial aid. Visit our Cost and Aid page to learn more. 

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