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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.

Have a question for Business? Contact us.

John D'Amico
Chair, Professional Studies Division
Professor Business Management
716-926-8842, ext. 350

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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, Bachelor of Science

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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