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SPECIALIZE IN MANAGEMENT

Earning a degree in Business Administration with a specialization in management from BHSU will teach you how to effectively manage a company's employees and its resources. You will obtain problem-solving and leadership skills while developing experience with interpersonal relationships.

A management degree allows for a broad range of careers that include human resources, operations, sales, and marketing. Business is one of the most flexible areas of study.

STUDY AT ONE OF THE TOP PROGRAMS IN THE WORLD

The Business programs at Black Hills State University are accredited by AACSB, placing them among just 5% of business schools in the world to have earned this distinction. Through innovative instruction, mentoring, research, internships, and service, BHSU develops business graduates who become local and regional leaders and compete in a dynamic global environment.

SMALL CLASS SIZES allows faculty to cater to students’ different learning styles, ensuring that each student understands the material and concepts.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT connect the business school to community employers.
STUDENTS RECEIVE A WELL-ROUNDED BUSINESS DEGREE by completing a wide range of business classes.
COURSES UTILIZE MULTIPLE TEACHING METHODS including traditional lectures, online and hybrid courses, study aboard opportunities, and internship and service learning projects.

Program Highlights

WORLD TOURISM DAYS

» Each year, the United Nations coordinates a World Tourism Day celebration highlighting important aspects of the tourism industry. BHSU brings together students and industry leaders to celebrate the impact of tourism on our community.

ACCOUNTING FAIRS

» The annual Accounting Fair, for accounting and professional accounting majors, is held every fall, welcoming local and regional employers to both the Spearfish and Rapid City campuses. Students network and interview with employers to secure internships and full-time positions.

CAREER FAIRS

» Each spring semester, BHSU holds its annual career fair, open to all majors and welcoming over 60 employers to campus to meet with students seeking part-time, full-time, and internship positions.

VITA PROGRAM

» Advanced Income Tax Accounting students participate in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), gaining hands-on experience preparing tax returns for low-income individuals.

Major

Business Core - 51 semester hours

3 ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I
3 ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II
3 BADM 220 - Business Statistics
3 BADM 310 - Business Finance
3 BADM 321 - Business Statistics II
3 BADM 344 - Managerial Communications
3 BADM 350 - Legal Environment of Business
3 BADM 369 - Organizational Behavior & Theory
3 BADM 370 - Marketing
3 BADM 425 - Production/Operations Management
3 BADM 482 - Business Policy and Strategy
3 ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics
3 ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
3 MIS 205 - Advanced Computer Applications
3 MIS 325 - Management Information Systems
3 Elective from any of the following prefixes: ACCT, BADM, ECON, HRM, THM

Specialization in Management - 18 semester hours

3 ACCT 460 - Managerial Accounting
3 BADM 351 - Business Law
3 BADM 471 - Marketing Management
3 HRM 460 - Human Resource Management
Take two from the following:
3 BADM 334 - Small Business Management
3 BADM 372 - Advertising
3 BADM 473 - Retail Management
3 BADM 475 - Consumer Behavior
3 ECON 304 - Managerial Economics
3 HRM 465 - Compensation Management
3 THM 410 - Tourism Management

Gen Ed Requirements - 30 semester hours

- MATH - Gen Ed - Mathematics - 3 semester hours
- CMST - Gen Ed - Speech - 3 semester hours
- Gen Ed - Social Science - 6 semester hours
- Gen Ed - Art & Humanities - 6 semester hours
- Gen Ed - Natural Science & Lab - 6-8 semester hours
- ENGL 101 - Composition I
- ENGL 201 - Composition II

Note

A minor is NOT required with this major but electives are required to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.

*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.

Associate in Business Administration

Required Core - 30 semester hours

3 ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I
3 ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II
3 BADM 220 - Business Statistics
3 BADM 344 - Managerial Communications
3 BADM 350 - Legal Environment of Business
3 BADM 369 - Organizational Behavior and Theory
3 BADM 370 - Marketing
3 ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics
3 ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
3 MIS 205 - Advanced Computer Applications

Take two of the following courses:

3 ACCT 361 - Accounting Computer Applications
3 BADM 101 - Survey of Business
3 BADM 334 - Small Business Management
3 BADM 336 - Entrepreneurship I
3 BADM 372 - Advertising
3 HRM 460 - Human Resource Management
3 THM 100 - Intro to Tourism & Hospitality Management
3 THM 200 - Conventions/Mtgs/Event Planning
3 MIS 325 - Management Information Systems

Gen Ed Requirements - 24 semester hours

Gen Ed - Mathematics - 3 semester hours
Gen Ed - Social Science - 3 semester hours
Gen Ed - Art & Humanities - 3 semester hours
Gen Ed - Natural Science & Lab - 3-4 semester hours
Gen Ed - Speech - 3 semester hours
Gen Ed - Elective - 3 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Composition I
ENGL 201 - Composition II

*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.

Minor - Business Administration

Minor in Business Administration - 18 hours

3 ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I
3 BADM 369 Organizational Behavior and Theory
3 BADM 370 Marketing
3 ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics

Select two course from the following (6 credits):

3 ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II
3 BADM 310 Business Finance
3 BADM 334 Small Business Management
3 BADM 336 Entrepreneurship I
3 BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business
3 BADM 407 International Business
3 BADM 425 Production/Operations Management

*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.

Management Certificate

Certificate Requirements

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I - 3 semester hours
BADM 334 - Small Business Management - 3 semester hours
BADM 369 - Organizational Behavior and Theory - 3 semester hours

Elective: Take one of the following

BADM 336 - Entrepreneurship I - 3 semester hours
BADM 370 - Marketing - 3 semester hours
HRM 460 - Human Resource Management - 3 semester hours

*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.

Find Your Career

Employment opportunities include:
» Account Executive
» Advertising Specialist
» Management Trainer
» Entrepreneur
» Financial Advisor
» Hotel General Manager
» Casino Group Sales Manager
» Human Resources Manager
» Small Business Owner
» Travel Agent
» Retail Manager

Amber Lind

Class of 09'

» B.S. in Business Administration, Specializations in Marketing and Management
» Began her career with Aflac after graduation in June 2009
Promoted to Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator
» Involved in Student Council and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) while attending BHSU

Student Organizations

Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society for AACSB accredited schools of business, whose mission is to encourage and honor academic excellence, to foster personal and professional excellence, and to advance the values of the Society. The top 10% of junior and senior business majors are invited to join this prestigious organization.

Travel and Tourism Club

The mission of the Travel and Tourism Club is to focus on exploring the tourism industry through trips around the Black Hills region and beyond. Other opportunities include job shadowing, guest speakers, and networking with professionals in tourism fields.

Jacket Investment Club

The Jackets Investment Club seeks to provide all students an opportunity to learn more about investing. The purpose of the club is to give members the opportunity to learn and practice new investment tools. Using real-world applications, students will strengthen their knowledge of economics, markets, and finance.

SPECIALIZE IN MANAGEMENT

STUDY AT ONE OF THE TOP PROGRAMS IN THE WORLD

Program Highlights

Find Your Career

Amber Lind

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