Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Business Administration - Organization and Innovation Management] From Colorado State University

Managers are dynamic individuals who are responsible for projects, teams, and processes. They coordinate, motivate, strategize, plan, budget, initiate action, evaluate performance, and control process and activities. They are commonly responsible for overseeing a budget and the activities of others to ensure that the organization’s goals and objectives are met. Managers are employed in every industry. It is essential that a manager learn and master key knowledge, skills, and abilities including how to handle conflict, communicate effectively, negotiate, create positive and productive work environments, and effectively manage the numerous issues associated with the human resources of an organization.

Students in the  major at  may choose focused course work in entrepreneurship, supply chain management, and human resource management. These are designed to help students acquire skill sets so that, upon graduation, they will be able to “hit the ground running.” In addition to the All-University Core Curriculum, course work for a concentration in organization and innovation management includes the College of Business Core and various management electives that allow the student to structure a program around his or her educational and/or career interests.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate:

• Knowledge and skills adequate to assume entry-level management positions in the broad spectrum of organizations so they can pursue careers in a wide variety of organizations and industries
• Ethical decision making skills
• An understanding of necessary change management and innovation skills
• An understanding of business principles and practices in an international context

Potential Occupations

Some examples include, but are not limited to the following: account management, analyst, client services, consultant, logistics management, supply management, management trainee, corporate recruiter, business owner, events planner, executive assistant, human resource specialist, project management, relationship management, retail management, team leader, trainer/facilitator.