Bachelor of Arts in Management
Department
Department of Management
College
College of Business
Overview of the program
The overall educational objective of the management undergraduate degree program is to provide students with a conceptual foundation in management and a skills base necessary to build successful careers in industry or to succeed in graduate school. Other program objectives include:
- Students will acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of human resource management, entrepreneurship and small business management, computer information management, and organizational management.
- Students will develop an appreciation for contemporary challenges facing managers such as diversity in the workplace, the global economy, technological change, and ethics in managerial decision-making.
- Students will develop essential managerial skills such as interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Students will be able to apply technology for the purposes of organizational management and problem-solving.
Total semester hours required: 120-123
Concentrations
A concentration is the specialization in one area of the degree program. The concentrations offered in the management degree program include:
- General Management
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Computer Information Management
Strengths of the program
Students are challenged with a relevant, current management curriculum, taught by academically qualified faculty with real world experiences.
- Department achievements and contributions
- The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) was recognized for the second consecutive year, as a TOP TEN chapter in the nation in 2004-2005. Only 10 chapters receive this award from among 430 across the nation.
- The student-led business, known as Lion's Venture Distributors, which is the focus of a special topics course in the department, sold over $25,000 worth of merchandise during the Fall 2004 semester. The money was used to support the project and to create endowed scholarships for management majors.
- Under the direction of Ms. Yvette Baldwin, ninety students have been placed in internships since the program was implemented in 2001.
- Dr. David Wyld, a leading expert in the area of e-Government, has started the Strategic e-Government Initiative.
- Mr. Barry Talbot organized the International Perspectives program, which provides business students the opportunity to hear international students speak about their native countries.
- Research/consulting/partnering opportunities
- Dr. Minh Huynh served as a faculty intern at IBM in Austin, Texas. His project was to conduct a comprehensive study of both proprietary IBM and commercial authoring tools for use in the development of e-learning content.
- Dr. David Wyld authored a whitepaper for The IBM Endowment for the Business of Government, titled "RFID in Government."
- Dr. A.M.M. Jamal is the Director of Southeastern's Business Research Center.
- Faculty are involved in corporate training, professional presentations to local and international groups, and promoting the economic development in southeast Louisiana.
- Dr. Barbara Schuldt and Dr. Minh Huynh have successfully set up a Mobile Think Tank System (MTTS) Lab to provide opportunities for service learning projects involving students and local organizations such as the Tangi Food Pantry, NETT Conference, and the St. Tammany Parish School District.
- Anna Bass presents seminars in executive etiquette to business institutions, civic groups, MBA students, and student leadership organizations. These sessions include suggestions for establishing a professional demeanor in a variety of business situations.
- Special computer labs/equipment
- The department has a 30-laptop mobile computer lab. This lab is primarily used for courses in the Computer Information Management emphasis, but has been used in other management and business courses.
- The department has several tablet PCs from a Board of Regents Support fund grant in which Dr. Andre Honoree was a co-principal investigator.
- The Management Department within the College of Business is accredited by AACSB.
- The Mobile ThinkTank System (MTTS) features state-of-the-art computer mediating software to enhance the group decision-making and problem-solving process faced by all organizations. The lab is deployed with 15 portable notebook computers, a Duo Processor notebook server, a projector, a screen, and a printer. MTTS was funded by a Board of Regents grant, ULS Serves grant, and support from the Southeastern Louisiana University and the College of Business. The MTTS can facilitate meetings at Southeastern Louisiana University or at any other organization. For more details, please visit: http://cob.gss.selu.edu/mtts/.
Careers in the program
A major in management prepares students for work in the following type organizations:
- Manufacturing Firms
- Small and Mid-Size Businesses
- Health Care Services
- Service Firms
- Financial Institutions and Banks
- Hospitality Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Retailing and Distribution
- Wholesalers
- Non-Profit Institutions
- Sales Firms
Starting Salaries after completing the program (estimates only)
Business Administration/Management, $30,000 - $41,600
Hospitality Services Management, $23,001 - $33,001
Human Resources, $30,000 - $42,000
Logistics/Materials Management, $35,000 - $43,300
Management Information Systems, $35,000 - $47,500
Marketing/Marketing Management, $30,000 - $38,000
Campus organizations and activities affiliated with the program
The Management Department has two student organizations: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO).
- The Society for Human Resource Management
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the leading voice of the human resource profession. The Southeastern Louisiana University SHRM chapter helps acquaint students with the field of human resource management and/or labor relations by providing learning opportunities through interaction with human resource practitioners and taking tours of local businesses. For more information pertaining to Southeastern's chapter of SHRM please contact Dr. Carl Phillips (cphillips@selu.edu, Garrett 42, 985-549-3081).
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Students for Free Enterprise (SIFE)
- Southeastern Louisiana University's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Chapter is goal-directed, flexible, innovative, and hardworking. These attributes are essential for free enterprise which is ethical and competitive. Since inception in 1987, Southeastern Louisiana University's SIFE Program has won numerous awards for its projects in SIFE competitions, including the alternative in the 2002 regional contest held in New Orleans. Southeastern Louisiana University's SIFE projects have historically focused on the economic effects of problems such as federal deficits and illiteracy in the workforce.
- Visit SIFE national organization online at www.sife.org.
- For more information pertaining to Southeastern's chapter of SIFE please contact Dr. David Wyld.
Related fields that might interest you
- Bank Manager
- Benefits Manager
- Branch Manager
- Consultant Credit and Collections Manager
- Government Services Administrator
- Human Resource Manager
- Insurance Agent
- Industrial Relations Manager
- Compensation Manager
- Job Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Personnel Manager
- Personnel Recruiter
- Public Utilities Manager
- Recreation Manager
- Retail sales Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Occupational Analyst
- Service Organization Manager
- Traffic Manager
- Training Manager
- Health Care Administrator
- Entrepreneur
Some of these occupations may require additional schooling at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of career planning services offered by the university.
How do I know this is the degree for me?
Common Strengths and interests of students in the program
Helpful qualities for management majors include:
- Having an analytical mind that can quickly assess large amounts of information
- being a problem solver by demonstrating logical thinking and good decision-making skills
- Conveying a positive personal image through self-confidence, motivation, and determination
- Working effectively with others and assuming leadership roles when appropriate
- Communicating clearly and concisely in oral presentations and written documents
- Understanding computer applications and technology
Contact Information
Department of Management
College of Business
SLU 10350
Hammond, LA 70402
On Campus Address: Garrett Hall, Room 75 (middle hall way)
Telephone: 985-549-2051
Fax: 985-549-2019
E-mail: management@selu.edu
Department Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45-11:45 am and 12:30-4:30 pm.
