Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] [Management] From University of Arkansas

Each of the three emphases in the major develops critical thinking, specialized conceptual knowledge and problem-solving techniques.

Management Emphasis

The Management emphasis prepares students for professional positions in management and leadership in small businesses, corporations, and government. Students gain knowledge and skills to acquire positions such as general manager, account manager, project manager/specialist, operations manager, human resource manager/specialist, employee relations manager, employee benefits specialist, and training specialist.

Human Resource Management Emphasis

The Human Resource Management emphasis focuses on the development of knowledge and applied skills in managing people and solving people-related problems. Students are prepared for entry level careers in human resource management and for management roles in organizations of all sizes. Components of the program include the legal environment of employee relations; job analysis and design; employee planning, recruitment and selection; employee training and development; employee productivity improvement, compensation, and other reward systems; union-management relations; and quality of work life.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Emphasis

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship emphasis develops conceptual and applied skills requisite to producing and managing an economically successful small business. Entrepreneurial and practical decision making skills are enhanced through experiential activities.

Students completing the management degree should be able to:

• Apply critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate competence in applying functional business knowledge.
• Solve real world and/or simulated business problems.
• Display a global perspective and an understanding of cultural issues.
• Have an ethical perspective and behave ethically.
• Exhibit effective oral and written communication skills