What you will study
As a Management minor at the University of Central Missouri, you’ll take classes that
explore the fundamentals of effective management, collaboration and communication
and creative problem-solving.
Core courses explore topics in organizational management, experience-based organizational
behavior, business communication and human resource management.
You’ll also be able to take courses to tailor your educational experience to your
interests. Choose from electives such as:
- Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Quality, Innovation and Sustainability
- Leadership
- Organizational Development and Personal Praxis
- Management Internship
Excellence in Management
- UCM's School of Business Administration programs, including the Management minor,
are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- A Best Value Bachelor's Degree College for General Business Administration and Management (College
Factual, 2022)
- A Most Popular College for Business, Management & Marketing (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in management
As an undergraduate student in the University of Central Missouri’s Management minor,
you’ll have many opportunities to apply your skills and grow your network. Through
hands-on learning and team-focused projects, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of
the course material and network with others who share similar interests.
- Internships: Earn academic credit and real-world business experience with unique internship opportunities.
Past Management minors have interned at organizations such as the Federal Reserve
Bank of Kansas City and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
- Faculty mentorships: UCM’s Management program faculty make themselves available to students both inside
and outside of class. Pair with a faculty mentor to learn more about the field and
find out about jobs, internships and networking opportunities.
- Nationally recognized organizations: Join a career-building organization that can help you flourish after graduation. These
organizations include Collegiate DECA, ENACTUS, National Society of Leadership and
Success and Delta Sigma Pi.
What can you do with a minor in Management from UCM?
As a Management minor at the University of Central Missouri, you’ll be prepared for
a career in nearly any field. Some possibilities include:
- Retail management
- Corporate training and development
- Human resources
- Corporate skills training
- Supply chain management
- Procurement/purchasing
- Operations management
- Innovation and product development
- Quality control management
- Project management
At its core, our Management minor will help you be an agile thinker who can create
opportunities to make a positive impact on the people who work for and with you. The
skills you learn here will help you for the rest of your career.
Jobs for Management minors
Use the tool below to explore career options, salary potential, employment trends
and other career data for graduates with experience in the management field.
Financial assistance options for your Management minor
At the University of Central Missouri, we pride ourselves on the high value of a UCM
degree. That’s why we provide you with a wide range of opportunities for grants and
scholarships to help you finance your college education. In fact, LendEDU recognizes the University of Central Missouri as a top-ranked university
for low student debt upon graduation.
In addition to our university-wide scholarships and grants, we offer many scholarships
exclusively for students in certain majors. Refer to your primary major’s program
page to learn more about the scholarships available to undergraduates in your bachelor’s
degree program. You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Dr. Ray Luechtefeld
Associate professor of management
Dr. Luechtefeld teaches highly experiential courses at UCM and can assist you with
developing and highlighting your quantitative research, analyses and problem-solving
skills. He can also help you evaluate potential employers and determine whether they
match your personality, character and working style.
UCM Big Idea
Network with other business student
We host a biannual conference, a speaker series and a pitch competition to provide
Management students, including minors, many opportunities to connect with the people,
resources and experiences necessary for success.
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