Management

Develop your leadership talent with a Business Management degree from USCA.

Great management is so often the secret ingredient behind great businesses. If you aspire to become the kind of visionary who leads organizations to new levels of success, a business management degree from the University of South Carolina Aiken can help you get there.

Our holistic curriculum is designed to get you career-ready upon graduation. Whether your career plans lie in business operations, HR, or even entrepreneurship, our business degree with a concentration in management can equip you with the leadership and decision-making skills you need to succeed.

Program Highlights

USCA is among the 5% of business schools worldwide to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). That means, at USCA, you can expect a robust curriculum, dedicated faculty, expanded learning opportunities outside the classroom, and more.

In particular, the business degree in management—which is the most affordable in South Carolina—stands out due to its:

• Dedication to career readiness. You will graduate from our business degree in management with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in your career. The USCA School of Business Administration (SOBA) has a presence in the Center for Career Readiness to ensure business management majors are ready to enter the workforce upon graduation.
• Leadership in research. USCA is home to the Pacer Center for Excellence in Business Research and Entrepreneurship, which provides you with an opportunity to gain research experience while pursuing your business management major. The Center was established to house the wide variety of cutting-edge research USCA does to solve real-world business issues.
• Preparation for professional certifications. You’ll gain the necessary background for a number of professional certifications, such as SAS Tier 1 academic certifications. These certifications, when paired with your bachelor’s in business management, demonstrate to employers that you have the skills they want and need, making you more marketable in the workplace.
• Opportunities for learning outside the classroom. USCA gives business management majors abundant opportunities to make their degrees their own. Take part in faculty-led study abroad programs, complete internships, do independent research, and more. Plus, attend networking events or campus lectures to hear first-hand from leaders in your field.

Course Highlights

USCA’s concentration in management enables you to pursue a highly versatile approach to your business management degree. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about all major areas of business management, hone your leadership skills, and practice problem-solving.

You’ll gain the foundation you need to be a successful leader through business management courses such as in:

• Cybersecurity Management
• Data Visualization
• Executives in Residence
• Organizational Behavior
• Principles of Management and Leadership
• Project Management
• Strategic Management
• Topics in Business

In addition, this concentration in management includes up to seven electives in the areas of business, economics, or management, so you can tailor your bachelor’s in business management degree to your specific career aspirations. Choose among offerings in HR, supply chain management, organizational theory, entrepreneurship, and more.