Management, B.B.A.
Learn how to organize and lead teams to create a better world.
About the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Learn leadership skills and to think critically. As a management major at Ole Miss, you’ll also learn how to be flexible and responsive – skills required in today’s rapidly changing business world. By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared to successfully lead all sizes of organizations from startups to large corporations in all areas including human resources, health care, and international business.
What will you learn?
You’ll become the person that possesses a vision for a better future, and its implementations, and leads people toward it. The Management curriculum includes courses focused on the technical and soft skills needed by organizations to be successful, while still giving you space to specialize in an area that you’re interested in. This gives you the knowledge and a competitive advantage over graduates from other schools without those specializations.
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Program Information
Degree
B.B.A. in Management
Emphases
Healthcare ;
Human Resources ;
International Business
Required Credit Hours
120 Hours
Program Type
Major
Program Location
Duration
4 Years
Management Degree Emphases
4 Year Action Plan
Explore our tailored framework designed to guide you through each year of your undergraduate journey. Make an appointment with our Business School Career Services team to discuss your individual career action plan.
- Connect on Campus: Participate in the Business School’s Welcome Week Fair: Open for Business. Get involved on campus by joining a business school club or another organization of interest.
- Discover Your Strengths, Interests, and Values: Use the Career Center’s career exploration tools to evaluate your interests, values, and possible career paths.
- Explore Your Major and Career Options: Strategically choose your electives to spark career interests.
- Register on the Career Databases— Handshake and College Central Network
- Obtain part-time, summer, or volunteer jobs to gain experience and explore possible careers.
- Conduct informational interviews with people working in occupations of interest to ask questions about careers while making valuable contacts
- Draft a resume with your current college education, experiences, and activities.
- Develop and start optimizing your LinkedIn profile.
- Conduct a mock interview.
- Engage in experiential learning activities such as micro-internships, Forage virtual simulations, job shadowing.
- Join the Ole Miss Management Club.
- Identify and craft one career-related goal.
- Engage in experiences related to your career interests and major, such as internships, summer jobs, part-time jobs, service learning, volunteerism, and study abroad.
- Obtain a leadership position with your student organization.
- Research companies, industries, or graduate schools of interest. Prepare for graduate school entrance exams or other industry certifications.
- Network and build professional relationships.
- Update your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and social media presence.
- Polish your personal branding image (resume, cover letter, business cards, online presence).
- Consult experts in your field through informational interviews. Master your field of study and remain knowledgeable of industry trends.
- Practice talking about your accomplishments, transferable skills, and qualifications.
- Research companies, industry leaders and jobs you might want. Good information makes good decisions.
- Book an appointment with the Business School Career Team to review your application materials.
Certifications Available for Management Students
Management students have the opportunity to earn various certifications through specific courses to enhance their skills and career prospects.
- Project Management Certification – Students enrolled in ENT 411: Project Management can work toward the PMI (Project Management Institute) Certification to develop essential project management skills.
- QuickBooks Certification – In ENT 356: QuickBooks, students gain hands-on experience with QuickBooks software and have the opportunity to earn a certification in financial management and bookkeeping.
- Shopify & HubSpot Certifications – In ENT 388: e-Commerce Strategy for Entrepreneurs, students participate in the Shopify Partner Academy, which includes courses such as Getting Started with Shopify and Becoming a Shopify Expert (From Zero to Hero!). Additionally, HubSpot offers an Education Partner Program to help students gain expertise in inbound marketing and customer relationship management.
- Digital Marketing Certifications – Students in ENT 386: Digital Marketing can earn the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certification, providing a strong foundation in online marketing strategies. In ENT 387: Digital Marketing II, students have the opportunity to complete certifications in Introduction to SEO, SEO Fundamentals, and Google Ads Search Fundamentals, equipping them with valuable search engine optimization and digital advertising skills.
These certifications provide students with industry-recognized credentials that can give them a competitive edge in the job market.
Navigating Managerial Career Paths
Management is a broad business degree that can lead to many career opportunities, but students should clearly define their career goals and gain relevant experience through internships and extracurricular activities.
For a more comprehensive look at this major, check out “What Can I Do With This Major?”
Next Steps
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