At the core of the Management major is coursework with an emphasis on leadership, entrepreneurial thinking and strategic vision, three of the most prized assets of any successful business leader. Management majors are prepared to understand the “big picture” rather than focus on highly specialized, often rapidly changing, areas of study. Such preparation is especially crucial for those who see themselves as leaders or who see themselves working in the world of business. Management requires an ability to think and act on one’s own with a confidence that only comes from an ability to see and appreciate what most highly focused specialists cannot.

Contact Information

For more information, contact the Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, Room 248, undergrad.business@uconn.edu or (860) 486-2315, or the Management Department, School of Business, Room 336, mgmt@business.uconn.edu or (860) 486-3638.

Location

• Storrs Campus

Modality

• In Person

Bachelor of Science Requirements

Management majors are required to achieve a cumulative 2.0 grade point average for the total of all Management (MENT) courses for which they have been registered at the University of Connecticut, excluding grades and credits for independent studies and internships.

Residence Requirement

Management majors must complete the School of Business residence requirements for all majors. Education Abroad courses may not be used to meet this requirement.

Required Major Courses

Management majors must complete the following in addition to the courses outlined in the Common Body of Knowledge and Capstone Requirements.

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Five 3-credit MENT courses		15
One 3000 or 4000-level course in management or business		3
Total Credits		18

Optional Concentration

Entrepreneurship Concentration Courses

The Entrepreneurship concentration requires the following courses.

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
MENT 3234	Opportunity Generation, Assessment, and Promotion 1	3
MENT 3235	Venture Planning, Management, and Growth 1	3
Select two of the following: 2		6
MENT 3236	Managerial Negotiations
MENT/FNCE 3401	The Business of Institutional Asset Management
MENT/FNCE 3402	Hillside Private Capital
MENT 3741	Foundations of Venture Capital
MENT 3742	Venture Investment Sourcing and Analysis
MENT 3882	Professional Practice in Management or Entrepreneurial Consulting
MENT 3982	Professional Practice in Entrepreneurial Business Development
MENT 4741	Advanced Venture Investing
MENT 4742	Leading a Venture Fund
MENT/BADM 4895	Special Topics (Advanced ECommerce Entrepreneurship)
MENT/BADM 4895	Special Topics (UConn Brewing Innovation)
MENT/FNCE 4895	Special Topics (Early-Stage Investing)
Total Credits		12

¹

MENT 3234 Opportunity Generation, Assessment, and Promotion and MENT 3235 Venture Planning, Management, and Growth count toward the required five 3-credit MENT courses for the Management major.

²

Students may also select a department-approved course with entrepreneurship content.

 

Learning Objectives

1. Solve business problems; Think critically about business problems and use appropriate qualitative and quantitative approaches to diagnose and recommend solutions across functional areas of business; Use business software tools to identify opportunities and enhance performance.
2. Think integratively; Integrate multiple perspectives to formulate business strategies; Consider diverse perspectives and backgrounds to analyze business problems; Identify and develop effective business solutions in a global context.
3. Work well with others; Collaborate as a member of a team to deliver superior outcomes; Manage conflict and function effectively with diverse others to create business solutions; Develop an intentional path for career development.
4. Act ethically; Identify ethical issues in business and recommend solutions; Produce transparent information for stakeholders following legal and ethical standards.
5. Communicate persuasively; Make clear and concise written recommendations; Deliver compelling oral recommendations; Communicate professionally as a member of the global workforce.