Business Management Degree
A business management degree from Hilbert College gives students the critical knowledge and competencies to manage successfully in an ever-evolving global economy. You’ll learn enduring skills in areas such as organization, motivation, teamwork, networking, leadership and ethical decision-making so that you can manage effectively in various professional environments.
Earning your Bachelor of Science in Business Management prepares you for a meaningful, people-centered career in which you can make a true impact on the organizations you serve.
What Can You Do With a Business Management Degree?
Quality business managers are needed in practically every industry. No matter where you want to exert your influence, you can find purpose in areas such as:
- Marketing and communications
- Information technology and software
- Human resources
- Operations and manufacturing
- Sales and consulting
- Health care
- Hospitality
Business Management Degree Benefits
A business management degree can withstand economic and social changes, as effective managers are always critical to organizational well-being.
Hilbert’s program allows students to learn from professors with years of real-world business experience and acquire a firm foundation in accounting, finance, marketing, business law, strategic planning and information technology.
Students come away with the analytical, communication, and leadership skills to be inclusive and ethical managers in any environment.
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Business Management Degree Options
At Hilbert, we understand that each student has different goals. That’s why we’ve built various degree options—so you can learn what and how you want.
Online Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business Administration is specifically designed to help you establish the foundations for a fruitful and profitable business career. Along with learning current business strategies through classroom lessons, you’ll develop a management skills portfolio to help you showcase your new business acumen to potential employers.
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management arms students with a core knowledge of business and a marketable skill set to thrive in today’s challenging and highly competitive business environment. You can also check out the
online program here.
Bachelor of Science in Sports Industry Management
The
sports industry management (SIM) program at Hilbert College combines a practical foundation in business disciplines with internship experience, producing graduates with the ability to organize, plan, and lead in a host of sports-related industries.
Business Management Degree Careers
Your business management degree can open the door to various well-paying careers—especially as you gain experience. Below are some common career paths.*
Property, Real Estate & Community Association Managers
Median Salary: $59,230
Number of Jobs: 392,900
Projected Growth: 3% from 2021- 2031
Management Analyst
Median Salary: $93,000
Number of Jobs: 950,600
Projected Growth: 11% from 2021- 2031
Financial Analyst
Median Salary: $95,570
Number of Jobs: 373,800
Projected Growth: 9% from 2021 - 2031
Sales Manager
Median Salary: $127,490
Number of Jobs: 469,800
Projected Growth: 5% from 2021- 2031
Compensation & Benefits Managers
Median Salary: $127,530
Number of Jobs: 15,700
Projected Growth: 2% from 2021- 2031
Advertising, Promotions & Marketing Manager
Median Salary: $133,380
Number of Jobs: 347,000
Projected Growth: 10% from 2021- 2031
*Salary, growth, and job numbers info based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
What Is the Typical Business Management Degree Salary?
The median annual salary for the holder of a bachelor’s degree in business management was about $66,000 in 2022, according to Payscale. However, salaries can increase substantially with experience in the field.
Why Choose Hilbert for Your Business Management Degree?
At Hilbert, we’re about amplifying good in the world. This empowering, welcoming atmosphere comes naturally to us—we prioritize a sense of service, compassion and integrity in everything we do. This results in an impassioned community of changemakers devoted to using their education and careers to actualize the change they’ve dreamed of.
We’ll give you the cross-cultural skills, support and direction to become an ethical and purpose-driven business leader who not only finds your own career success but uplifts the people around you.
The median annual salary for the holder of a bachelor’s degree in business management was about $66,000 in 2022, according to Payscale. However, salaries can increase substantially with experience in the field.
Business Management Degree Curriculum
To bridge the gap between theory and practice, students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program receive experiential training through fieldwork assignments and a strategic management course that serves as a capstone to their studies.
Business management students complete an internship their senior year, earning academic credit for the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical work experience. Time and time again, internships open doors to future employment for Hilbert students.
A major goal of the business management degree program is to help students develop a management skills portfolio (MSP). The portfolio demonstrates a student’s capabilities and is a valuable resource for pursuing management careers or graduate education and training in business and related areas.
Business Management, BS
Freshman Year: Semester One |
BUS 200 |
Introduction to Business Management |
ECO 203 |
Macroeconomics |
EN 101 |
College Writing |
GS 101 |
Foundations Seminar |
MA 145 |
College Mathematics |
Freshman Year: Semester Two |
COM 151 |
Public Speaking |
ECO 204 |
Microeconomics |
EN 102 |
Writing in the Humanities |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
LA ELE |
LA Module |
Sophomore Year: Semester Three |
ACC 205 |
Financial Accounting |
BUS 335 |
Info Technology and Management |
GS 201 |
Service Learning |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
MIS 205 |
Spreadsheet Software: Microsoft Excel |
Sophomore Year: Semester Four |
ACC 206 |
Managerial Accounting |
MA 200 |
Statistics BUS203 |
BUS 304 |
Ethics, Leadership, & Management |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
Junior Year: Semester Five |
BUS 345 |
Marketing Management |
MGT 355 |
Operations & Supply Chain Mgt. |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
MGT 331 |
Legal Environment |
PS 402 |
Junior Symposium |
Junior Year: Semester Six |
BUS 334 |
Small Business Mgt. & Entrepreneurship |
BUS 344 |
Intro to International Business |
GEN ED |
General Education Module |
Liberal Arts |
Liberal Arts Elective |
BUS 346 |
Corp. Finance |
Senior Year: Semester Seven |
MGT 404 |
Fieldwork/Internship |
MGT 430 |
Organizational Behavior & Change Mgt. |
Business |
Business Elective |
All College |
All College Elective |
All College |
All College Elective |
Senior Year: Semester Eight |
MGT 401 |
Human Resources Management |
MGT 490 |
Strategic Management |
Business |
Business Elective |
All College |
All College Elective |
All College |
All College Elective |
This eight semester plan is intended as a supplemental resource to the major curriculum, it is a recommended schedule for timely graduation and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of if/when specific courses are offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with a business management degree?
A business management degree allows you to break into practically any industry, from health care and technology to sales and marketing. Wherever your passions lie, you can find a well-paying career as a business manager.
What is the average business management degree salary?
According to Payscale, the median annual salary for a bachelor’s in business management degree holder was approximately $66,000 in 2022, with potential for large salary gains with experience.
How long is the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program?
For a full-time student without transfer credits, the business management degree takes four years, or eight semesters, to complete.
What are the benefits of earning a business management degree?
A business management degree allows you to understand many different areas of business, making you a dynamic individual capable of contributing to a wide variety of organizations and departments.
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