College of Business

BBA in Management

Clayton State College of Business students who major in Management acquire the skills they need to be effective managers of people, projects, operations, and financial resources.

With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management, you will have the competitive edge you need to succeed as a business leader. Our faculty members prepare you for careers that will lead to leadership and entrepreneurship positions in both small and large organizations. If you want to gain the knowledge and skills to plan, organize, lead, and control a business, then this is the program for you!

The full Management program consists of 120 credit hours. In addition to general education courses (30 credit hours), the following courses comprise the core curriculum (90 credit hours):

Core Curriculum + General Education courses (30 credit hours)	Credits
Total Program Credit Hours	120
Lower Division Core for the Major (6 courses)
ACCT 2101: Principles of Financial Accounting	3
ACCT 2102: Principles of Managerial Accounting	3
BLAW 2106: Legal Environment of Business	3
BUSA 1105: Introduction to Business	3
CPTG 2201: Advanced Computer Applications	3
ECON 2105: Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 2106: Principles of Microeconomics	3
Upper Division Core Requirements (7 Courses)
BUSA 3101: Business Statistics	3
FINA 3101: Corporate Finance	3
MGMT 3101: Mgmt. Principles & Org. Behavior	3
MGMT 3102: Performance/Quality Management	3
MGMT 3120: Managerial Communications	3
MKTG 3101: Principles of Marketing	3
MKTG 3420: Global Business	3
Management Major Requirements (3 courses)
MGMT 4101: Human Resource Management	3
MGMT 4102: Organizational Behavior	3
MGMT 4111: Leadership	3
Management Major Electives (7 courses)
Three must be MGMT Prefix (3000 & 4000 Level)	9
Four must be Non-MGMT Prefix: Electives include ACCT, BUSA, BLAW, ECON, FINA, MKTG and SCML (3000 and 4000 level)	12
Major Capstone Course (1 Course)
MGMT 4750	3
Non-Business Electives (2 Courses)

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What can I do with a management degree?

Students who major in management are prepared to be effective managers of people, projects, operations, and financial resources, which can lead to leadership and entrepreneurships in both small and large organizations. Graduates can enter into a wide range of careers including as certified public management consultants, information systems managers, account executives, stock brokers, purchasing agents, or human resources managers.

Admissions

When can I start?

We accept incoming students three times a year in the Fall (August), Spring (January), and Summer (May) of each year.

What is the cost of the program?

The in-state tuition for the 2018-2019 academic school year is $165.20 per credit hour. Students normally register for 15 credit hours (*$3,215) per semester.

Visit the tuition webpage to see the full fee schedule for undergraduate in-state and out-of-state tuition.

How do I apply for the program?

To begin the application process, visit our Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

I am a transfer student. How can I apply?

Transfer students are welcomed to Clayton State University to continue their studies. Transfer credit can be accepted from college work earned at regionally accredited colleges and universities, provided the courses are comparable to the Clayton State University curriculum. You must have earned a minimum of C or higher level for transfer credit to be accepted.

To begin the application process, visit the Undergraduate Transfer admissions page for more information.

Academics

How many courses do I take for the bachelor’s program?

All Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees are 120- credit programs. Undergraduate students generally take about 45 individual courses (including general core courses) during the course of the degree program.

Where are classes taught?

Classes are taught in the classroom on the main campus at Morrow, GA or online.

Am I required to complete an internship?

Internships are not required but are highly recommended.

Discover our internship opportunities.

Are there study abroad opportunities?

Students are able to study abroad for course credit as part of the curriculum. In the past, students have traveled to destinations including Jamaica, the Czech Republic, and India.

Please visit the study abroad page to learn more.

I want to speak to my adviser. How do I reach them?

Advisors can help guide you through a degree plan and ensure you are taking the right courses that meet your goals and keep you on track toward graduation. Advisors for the College of Business are located in the Natural and Behavioral Science (NBS) Building, Room 143.

Find out more about our advising program.

The in-state tuition for the 2018-2019 academic school year is $165.20 per credit hour. Students normally register for 15 credit hours (*$3,215) per semester.

Visit the tuition webpage to see the full fee schedule for undergraduate in-state and out-of-state tuition.

Application Deadlines

Students are accepted into the program three times a year in the Fall, Spring and Summer terms.

Fall

July 15

Spring

November 15

Summer

April 15

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College of Business

Lower Division Core for the Major (6 courses)

Upper Division Core Requirements (7 Courses)

Management Major Requirements (3 courses)

Management Major Electives (7 courses)

Major Capstone Course (1 Course)

Non-Business Electives (2 Courses)