Alexandra White (department head)

The management major courses emphasize the knowledge, skills and values applicable to profit and nonprofit organizations. Students are encouraged to consult with Economics, Accounting and Management department faculty, the Luther Career Center, and alumni to design their academic plan and discover professional opportunities.

Required for a major: The foundation courses, which include ECON 130; MGT 150 or MATH 115 or an equivalent statistics course; ACCTG 120; MGT 250; and MATH 140 or higher. Students must achieve at least a C average (2.0 GPA) in the foundation courses. Courses in which grades below C- are earned will not count toward filling the foundation requirements. These foundation requirements should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Other requirements include MGT 240, 351, 352, 353; two management electives numbered above 300, and MGT 490. Writing requirement completed with MGT 351. Management courses numbered above 300 are intended for students with junior standing. Students interested in the management major are expected to have adequate preparation in math. The minimum expectation is strong Algebra II skills with preparation in precalculus or beyond recommended.

Credits earned through directed readings, independent study, internships, and the senior project may not be counted toward the total hours required for the major.

Students planning to pursue graduate work in management are advised to consult a management faculty member to identify coursework that will strengthen their graduate preparation and application. Students planning on graduate study should consider MATH 240, 321, and 322.

Students interested in careers in sports management can combine a management major and selected health and physical education courses in consultation with the Health and Exercise Science department head. Students interested in careers in arts management can complete a major in art, dance, music, or theatre and a minor in management or a major in management and a minor in art, dance, music, or theatre.

Required for a minor: ACCTG 120; MGT 240; two courses from MGT 351, 352, 353; and one management elective above 300.

Required for certification to teach: Completion of the management major, completion of the secondary education program, and student teaching at the secondary level. See education department for secondary education minor requirements.