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B.A. in Business Administration

Management Major

Track in Human Resources or Innovation & Change

Leadership Strategy for the Modern Business World

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a major in management at WSU Vancouver prepares students to lead people and oversee production functions effectively across diverse industries. Students learn essential leadership skills such as planning, organizing and controlling while tailoring their education through specialized tracks. The human resource management track builds expertise in employee selection, training, motivation, evaluation and compensation. The innovation and change track focuses on managing collaborative teams and leading organizational evolution.

Graduates enter the workforce with the strategic tools necessary to optimize organizational efficiency and performance. This comprehensive program empowers future leaders to navigate complex business environments in corporate, governmental and nonprofit sectors. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications, the curriculum ensures students are ready to drive business success immediately upon graduation.

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Plan Your Management Degree

Ready to align your academic goals with a professional future in business growth and leadership strategy? Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a management major receive dedicated support to navigate upper-division requirements, internship options, and specialized human resources or innovation tracks. Connect with an academic coordinator to build a strategic graduation plan, manage your course loads, and ensure you meet all major benchmarks efficiently.

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About the Major

The management major provides a deep understanding of organizational leadership and operational efficiency. Students select one of two specialized pathways to match their professional goals:

  • Human Resource Management Track: Develops critical expertise in employee selection, training, motivation, evaluation and modern compensation systems.
  • Innovation and Change Track: Focuses on managing networks and teams, navigating organizational culture and leading corporate evolution.

Learning Objectives

Students at WSU Vancouver acquire the essential strategies needed to ensure the efficient and effective operation of any organization. The curriculum focuses on driving business health, maximizing human potential and streamlining production processes.

Core Skills Acquired

  • Persuade and influence colleagues and stakeholders effectively
  • Negotiate competitively and creatively in diverse business scenarios
  • Manage the psychology, culture and politics of organizational change
  • Motivate employees using best practices in compensation and performance appraisals
  • Oversee workforce staffing, including recruiting, selection and onboarding

Career Fields

Graduates pursue diverse administrative and leadership roles in enterprise, government and international business, including:

  • Compensation and benefits manager
  • Employee relations manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Financial analyst
  • General manager
  • Human resources director
  • Management consultant
  • Marketing consultant
  • Senior employment analyst