Undergraduate Program
management and organization
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Contacts
- Department Administrative Assistant, Michael Smith, 617-552-0450, michael.smith.13@bc.edu
- Department Chair: Judith R. Gordon, 617-552-0454, judith.gordon@bc.edu
- www.bc.edu/schools/csom/departments/mgtorg.html
Undergraduate Program Description
The Department of Management and Organization offers an undergraduate concentration in Management and Leadership, which focuses on building the human and social capital of the organization. The department also offers a minor in Management and Leadership for students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Lynch School of Education.
Concentration in Management and Leadership
While technical skills can be critical in landing an entry-level job, management and leadership skills are essential for promotion into the managerial ranks. This concentration focuses on the skills and knowledge that employees will need to manage and lead others.
The concentration is completed by taking four courses beyond the required courses in the Carroll School of Management Common Body of Knowledge, which includes MB 021 Organizational Behavior or MB 031 Organizational Behavior—Honors. MB 127 Leadership is the cornerstone of the concentration. Students must choose at least three additional electives from a variety of courses.
Required of all concentrators:
- MB 021 Organizational Behavior or MB 031 Organizational Behavior—Honors
- MB 127 Leadership
Electives:
- MB 110 Human Resources Management
- MB 111 Ethical Leadership Skills
- MB 119 Communication and Personal Branding
- MB 123 Negotiation
- MB 130 Leading Change in Organizations
- MB 133 Leading High Performance Teams
- MB 135 Managing Your Career
- MB 137 Managing Diversity
- MB 139 Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- MB 140 International Management
- MB 145 Environmental Management
- MB 150 Transitions: Learning How to Learn in the World of Business
- MB 265 Globalization, Culture, and Ethics
- MB 270 Ethics of Risk
- MB 299 Independent Study (by permission of instructor)
- MB 313 Research Methods for Management
- MB 548 Leadership and Mindfulness
Minor in Management and Leadership for Arts and Sciences Undergraduates
A minor in Management and Leadership is offered to students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Lynch School of Education who are interested in pursuing management careers. This minor focuses on the behavioral side of management by offering courses designed to increase students’ knowledge of leadership and management and build skills in these areas. Students must complete six courses offered by the Management and Organization Department. The Management and Leadership minor will help students develop and enhance their ability to lead and manage people and organizations. More specifically, students will (1) develop an appreciation for the fundamentals and complexity of successful leadership; (2) identify exemplary leadership in themselves and others; and (3) demonstrate effective leadership and management skills. The minor is completed by taking two required courses and four MB electives.
Required Courses:
- MB021 Organizational Behavior or MB031 Organizational Behavior Honors
- MB127 Leadership
Four Electives Chosen from the Following:
- MB 110 Human Resources Management
- MB 111 Ethical Leadership Skills
- MB 119 Communication and Personal Branding
- MB 123 Negotiation
- MB 130 Leading Change in Organizations
- MB 133 Leading High Performance Teams
- MB 135 Managing Your Career
- MB 137 Managing Diversity
- MB 139 Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- MB 140 International Management
- MB 145 Environmental Management
- MB 150 Special Topic — Transitions: Learning How to Learn in the World of Business
- MB 170 Special Topics: Entrepreneurial Management
- MB 265 Globalization, Culture, and Ethics
- MB 270 Ethics of Risk
- MB 299 Independent Study (by permission of instructor)
- MB 313 Research Methods for Management
- MB 548 Leadership and Mindfulness
The Management and Leadership minor prepares students for managerial roles in corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. The common thread is managing people. In addition, the concentration provides excellent preparation for a career in management consulting, which focuses on diagnosing and solving management problems in client organizations. Sophomores and juniors who wish to minor in Management and Leadership must complete an application, available either in the Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Dean of the Lynch School of Education, or the Management and Organization Department. A completed application should be submitted to the Management and Organization Department by October 15 for the following year. Students are expected to have a 3.5 or higher GPA. Students will be notified shortly thereafter if they have been accepted into the minor.
Information for Study Abroad
Students may take one or two electives abroad to count toward either the Management and Organization concentration or minor. In addition, it is sometimes possible to take the equivalent of MB 021 abroad. However, this must be approved prior to finishing the course by the Chairperson of the Management and Organization Department, who will need a detailed copy of the course syllabus, assignments, and readings.