Major in Management - Bachelor of Science (BS)

Apply for this option during your junior year
Boost your employability and earning potential by earning your MBA. With GMercyU's unique  4 +1 MBA,  students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can earn both a bachelor of science degree in management and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) in just five years.

Skip the grad school entrance exams by taking graduate credits during your senior year – as part of your undergraduate tuition – and then seamlessly complete your MBA the following year.

Organizations of all sizes depend on effective management to run efficiently. Today's business leaders boost morale, motivation, and productivity, and at GMercyU, you'll learn the techniques behind that while building a future manager's skills in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

GMercyU Management majors also benefit from:

• Well-rounded course requirements that prepare you for careers in large corporations or small businesses
• The flexibility to build electives in marketing, accounting, economics, sport management, or finance, so your degree reflects the field you want to work in
• Assistance in earning professional internship positions with prominent local companies (internships are required of all management majors)
• GMercyU's state-of-the-art facilities, including a financial trading room equipped with a real-time stock ticker
• Experienced faculty (no teaching assistants!) who understand business from the boardroom, not just the classroom
• Small classes: our low 13:1 student to faculty ratio ensures plenty of personal attention, support, and mentorship from your professors
• An abundance of extracurricular activities and valuable networking events throughout your GMercyU experience
• The Griffin Edge will help you connect the dots between your GMercyU experiences and your future aspirations, so you can ace future job interviews and launch a successful career

The Maria Bradley ’73 Business Innovation Hub will open in 2027, where students will come together to create solutions that improve organizations, strengthen communities, and build a better future.

Through human-centered design-thinking, new product development, and participation in innovation challenges, students will develop the skills needed to solve real problems and create lasting value.

Stay tuned for more information!

In addition to general education requirements, you will need to complete the following courses as a management major:

Foundations - 15 Credits

Business Core - 24 credits

Management Core - 15 credits

Credit Requirements
A minimum of 120 credits is required for the bachelor’s degree in management.

Undergraduate Minors
Increase the value of your Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree by adding an undergraduate minor that best meets your personal and professional goals.

With an emphasis on fundamental business principles like operations management, organizational behavior, and business analytics, GMercyU's bachelor's in management degree program prepares you to thrive in any business setting.

Here's a peek at just a few of the courses you'll take as a Management major at GMercyU.

BUS 318 Operations Management
This course examines how organizations plan, control, and improve the processes behind producing goods and delivering services. Students will study capacity planning, quality management, supply chain coordination, and process improvement techniques used across industries.

BUS 381 Organizational Theory and Behavior
This course explores how individuals and groups behave within organizations, and how structure, culture, and leadership style affect performance. Students will examine motivation, team dynamics, decision-making, and organizational change.

BUS 340 Business Statistics II
This course builds on core statistics to cover predictive modeling, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making. Students will work with real datasets to develop the analytical skills employers are increasingly hiring for.

For all Management course descriptions, please refer to the University Catalog.

Melissa Dennis, DBA
Position: Chair of the Undergraduate Business Department, Assistant Professor
Did You Know? Dr. Dennis spent 15 years working for  Disney Parks, Experiences and Products  in customer relationship and customer engagement, supporting Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Vacation Club, and the Disney Cruise line businesses.
Read bio

Alan Harper, MBA, PhD
Position: Professor of Finance
Did You Know? Dr. Harper has 20 years of management experience and has published more than 15 peer-reviewed articles.
Read bio

Maddie Herman, EdD
Position: Assistant Professor and Program Director, Sport Management
Did You Know? Dr. Herman has worked for the Philadelphia 76er's and Wells Fargo Center, and ran GMercyU's Intramurals and Recreation program.
Read bio

Margaret Rakus, EdD
Position: Assistant Professor
Did You Know? Dr. Rakus has held industry positions in marketing and public relations. She holds certifications in Tableau, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, and more.
Read bio

Whether you're interested in pursuing a career in healthcare management, working for a large corporation, or serving your community in a municipal department, your student internship lets you observe the management principles you’ve learned in the classroom at work in the real world. That's why internships are required of all management majors.

GMercyU students have completed internships at regional organizations such as:

• Cooper Hospital
• Day and Zimmermann Corporate Offices
• Delaware River Port Authority
• Janssen Biotech
• Northwestern Mutual
• St. Joseph’s University
• Willow Terrace
• Wilmington Blue Rocks
• WKJ Associates

A bachelor's degree in management will prepare you for a number of exciting career paths. In fact, Here’s a look at a few possible job opportunities; view a longer list below. Or, find more information at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Top Jobs for Management Majors

Management Analyst
Description: These professionals recommend ways to improve a business’s efficiency, reducing costs and increasing revenues. They may specialize within a certain industry. 
Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in management
Average Salary: In 2024, the median salary for management analysts in the U.S. was $101,190.* 
*Source

Training and Development Managers
Description: These professionals create and develop training programs for an organization's staff with the goal of improving efficiency and productivity.
Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, some employers may require a master's degree
Average Salary: In 2024, the median salary for financial managers in the U.S. was $127,090. *
*Source

Human Resources Managers
Description: These managers oversee a company’s human resources department, which is responsible for recruiting and hiring qualified employees. They manage the salary and benefits structure, implement company policies, and handle any staffing issues.
Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, some employers may require a master's degree
Average Salary: In 2024, the median salary for human resource managers in the U.S. was $140,030.* 
*Source