Management

Impactful managers inspire people to maximize their potential. They create an environment where employees thrive and organizations excel. Managerial expertise is critical in driving complex projects and success.

Why Study Management at the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business?

Our Management major equips you with the leadership, strategy, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in any industry. You’ll learn to manage teams, navigate organizational dynamics, and communicate effectively to drive results. With a strong focus on global business, government, and society, you’ll develop the cultural intelligence to lead in an interconnected world. The program also emphasizes ethics, emotional intelligence, and strategic decision-making, ensuring you graduate with a well-rounded skill set. Plus, with coursework aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards, you’ll gain valuable insights into human resource leadership.

Discover Duquesne’s Distinctive Educational Experience

As a Management major at Duquesne, you’ll build the critical skills needed to lead teams, spark innovation, and tackle real business challenges. Our program combines strategic thinking with practical experience, preparing you to thrive in leadership roles in today’s fast-paced business environment. You will develop expertise in:

  • Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making: Analyze complex problems and make ethical, data-informed choices that align financial goals with social impact.
  • People and Project Management: Lead teams, manage initiatives, and communicate with clarity and purpose.
  • Cultural Awareness: Navigate global business dynamics with a strong understanding of diverse people, policies, and processes.
  • Human Resources: Attract, develop, and retain talent while driving results through effective people management.
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking: Cultivate a mindset for innovation, creative problem-solving, and turning ideas into action.

Every Management major completes the Strategic Project Management capstone course, where students apply their cumulative knowledge to a real-world consulting project using the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework, which includes initiation planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. 

 

Program Information

Strong, ethical managers are sought by organizations everywhere. We provide management majors with core courses and electives designed to make you marketable in a variety of careers.

Program Type

Major, Minor

Degree

Bachelor's

School

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

Duration

4-year

Required Credit Hours

Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits.

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Career Opportunities

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A Management major opens doors in every industry because all organizations need individuals who can manage people and projects. Graduates have pursued careers in:

  • Project Management
  • Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
  • Consulting and Strategy
  • Governance and Public Relations
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Sustainability and Compliance Managers

Management majors

Recent Duquesne Management majors have found positions in a variety of major corporations, including:

  • Allstate
  • Ally Financial Inc.
  • Amazon
  • Atlas Restaurant Group
  • Causa Local

  • FedEx

  • First National Bank

  • Sherwin Williams

  • UPMC

  • WESCO

Management as a Second Major or Minor

Combining Management as a double major or minor with another business major gives students a competitive advantage in the job market.

Expected Job Growth

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, management jobs are projected to grow faster than average from 2023 to 2033. Growth is expected to result in about 1.2 million job openings each year.

Curriculum

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To complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students must complete a minimum of 120 credits. Management Majors are required to take:
  • Bridges Requirements: 19 credits of University-wide courses taken by all students
  • Business Core Required Courses: 51 credits plus 3 additional credits of required courses taken by business students
  • Management Major Required Courses: 18 credits
  • Major Specific Electives: 6 credits
  • Open Electives: 23 credits
  • Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a minimum overall 2.0 GPA

Students are encouraged to meet with their Student Success Coach for more information.
  • MGMT 261 Management & Organizational Behavior (3 credits—Business Core)
  • MGMT 262 Global Insights (3 credits—Business Core)
  • MGMT 364W Critical Managerial Decision Making  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 365 Global Business, Government, and Society  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 366W Behavior in Organizations  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 368W Business Ethics & Global Citizenship (3 credits—Business Core)
  • MGMT 451 Foundations of Leadership  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 456 Strategic Project Management  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 460 Strategic Human Resource Management  (3 credits)
  • MGMT 499W Strategic Management (3 credits—Business Core)
Management majors need 6 credits of electives.

Discuss elective options with your Student Success Coach. 
Students can earn a minor in Management by completing:
  • MGMT 261
  • Four MGMT courses at the 300 level or higher

MGMT 368W and MGMT 499W are required Business Core courses and do not count toward a Management minor.

By earning your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), you will achieve five key Learning Outcomes: Business Functional Knowledge, Analytical & Critical Business Thinking, Cultural Intelligence, Ethical & Moral Compass, and Influence & Collaboration.