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Degrees of Specialization

The Rosenthal Department of Management offers courses in consulting, change management, human capital management, and entrepreneurship. Students may customize a major in general management or focus on consulting and change management.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT TRACK

The general management track trains broadly for leadership in a wide variety of organizations – public or private, product- or service-oriented, profit or not-for-profit. Students acquire knowledge about the management of human and physical resources and develop skills useful in the direction of any organization.

Requirements

  • The following courses: MAN 336 and MAN 374.
  • Twelve semester hours of upper-division Management chosen from the following courses: MAN 325; MAN 337 (any topic), MAN 334M, MAN 338, and MAN 340S.
  • Six semester hours of upper-division social science
  • Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to provide a total of at least 120 semester hours

CONSULTING AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT TRACK

The consulting and change management track prepares students to become leaders in consulting firms, firms that require consulting advice, and firms implementing essential changes. Such changes include introducing new competitive thrusts, revised organizational structures, new technologies, and expansion into new geographic markets.

Requirements

  • The following courses: MAN 328, MAN 336, and MAN 374.
  • Nine semester hours are chosen from the following: ACC 329, MAN 325, MAN 337 (see catalog for recommended topics), MAN 334M, MAN 338, MAN 340S, O M 337.1 (Total Quality Management), MAN 366P, and MAN 367P.
  • Six semester hours of upper-division social science
  • Additional elective coursework, if necessary, to provide a total of at least 120 semester hours

ENTREPRENEURSHIP MINOR

The Entrepreneurship Minor is available to both BBA and non-BBA majors. Learn about entrepreneurship fundamentals and what it takes to succeed in entrepreneurship. Students take five short classes, participate in the Texas McCombs entrepreneurial community, and graduate in the Entrepreneurship Minor program. For more details regarding the application process, students can RSVP for an information session through our website.

HAVE A QUESTION? WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

The mission, vision, and scope of management at Texas McCombs are broad – you may be unsure where your journey should start. Please let us help. Here is a list of people who will lead you to the insights you desire.