BBA in Management
Overview
This degree strives to provide students with the planning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in their roles as managers and leaders in their future careers. The BBA Management begins with a broad foundation in management. Students complete courses in international business, organizational behavior, human resources, production and operations management, and strategy in the program core. From there, students can choose courses that align with their interests in the areas of leadership, entrepreneurship, small business, international management, and project management.
Concentrations:
- General Management
- Small Business/Entrepreneurship
The program has the following courses available to select from:
- Small Business Management
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- International Entrepreneurship
- Innovation and Creativity in Business
- International Management
- International Business
- Managing Workplace Cultures in Organizations
- Human Resources Courses including:
- Strategic Compensation
- Staffing Organizations
- Negotiations & Conflict Resolution
- Employee and Labor Relations
Courses
More About the Program
- Beta Gamma Sigma (Honor Society) for all DSPCOB majors
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the premier international business honor society, recognizing top academic achievers from AACSB-accredited business programs. At the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business (DSPCOB) at Tarleton State University, our BGS chapter celebrates academic excellence, fosters leadership development, and connects students with global business opportunities.
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Tarleton State University - Central Texas SHRM chapter is affiliated nationally with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Through a variety of activities, the chapter provides professional development, leadership and scholarship opportunities, as well as social and civic participative events. SHRM is committed to advancing the human resource profession and the capabilities of all human resource professionals to ensure that HR is an essential and effective partner in developing and executing organizational strategies.
The College of Business promotes a global perspective developed to better understand the interconnected nature of the global business environment. As a core characteristic of college, study abroad trips are designed to enhance learner experiences and broaden their perspective of the global business environment. Tarleton State University currently offers business study abroad classes in:
- France
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Spain
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- Austria
- Italy
- Tarleton State University - Entrepreneurship Club
Tarleton State University is proud to introduce its first-ever Entrepreneurship Club, where students can explore innovative ideas and build real-world business skills right here in Stephenville. Whether you have a business idea, a passion for problem-solving, or simply a curiosity about entrepreneurship, this club is your launchpad to turn ambition into action.
Offered Concentrations
General Business/GB
Human Resources Management/HRMG
International Business/INBS
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare students to meet the demands of today’s challenging and competitive workforce
- Prepare students for entrance into graduate school
- Provide students with examples of real-life business management problems
- Prepare students to apply common business practices while working individually and in groups
- Prepare students to work in and lead high-performance teams
- Prepare students to communicate in the modern business setting
Career Outcomes
- Operations Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Project Planner