Market demand. Competitive earning potential. Career flexibility.

General Management: Concentration

No matter what career path or industry you chose, there is a business component in everything we do.

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Unlock the Entrepreneur Inside You

As a management in business administration degree student, you will spend much of your time applying critical thinking skills in order to analyze and develop solutions for complex problems facing a global business economy, working collaboratively within diverse groups, and analyzing case studies with real-world business connections.

You will learn how to recognize current trends in business; use presentation software programs such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Prezi, Open Office Impress, and Apple KeyNote to develop visually appealing and informative business presentations; and honor God by applying Christian principles to your daily decisions, as well as how to apply this knowledge in your own business.

In the end, you will have strengthened your leadership, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills; learned the latest business theories and how to apply them to real-world business situations, and gained practical experience by completing a student internship in a business-related area. All while earning your Bachelor in Business Administration with a concentration in general management.

What Can I Do with a Concentration in Management?

A concentration in business management provides a valuable foundation for various career opportunities in the business world. With this credential, you can pursue roles such as a supervisor, team leader, or project coordinator in a wide range of industries, including retail, healthcare, finance, and more. Your certificate equips you with essential skills in leadership, organization, and decision-making, making you a valuable asset in companies seeking effective managers and administrators.

The concentration in management can serve as a stepping stone to a promising career, and it’s often a valuable addition to your resume, demonstrating your commitment to professional growth and development. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current career or enter a new field, a certificate in business management can open doors to rewarding opportunities in the corporate world.

Business Manager

Project Manager

Operations Manager

Retail Manager

Sales Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Learning Experiences to Grow With

Intern in Your Chosen Field

Students in the business administration degree program will participate in an internship experience similar to the type of career they have chosen for their future. This experience will enable them to apply the knowledge and skills learned in their academic preparation. 

Internship Activities

You will learn how knowledge and skills are integrated into the professional work environment. You will be able to perform, under supervision, a variety of management duties assigned to you. Lastly, you will also develop confidence and learn new skills through evaluations conducted by your on-site supervisor and the NGU internship supervisor.

Work Study

Each semester, the Business Administration Department offers students the opportunity to serve as assistants to the faculty members. The benefits to the students include learning how an office functions, interacting with faculty in a non-classroom setting, and seeing more business functions than they do in the classroom.

Program Objectives

Examine and understand human behavior that affects motivation and conduct in the business world.

Gain insight into management practices.

Integrate Christian principles in strategy decisions.

Business Beside Experienced & Faithful Leaders

John B. Duncan, PhD, CPA
Dean, College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Jonathan Keisler, PhD
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Business Programs
Franklin Aviles-Santa, PhD
Department Chair, Management and Marketing
Martin R. Jones, PhD, JD
Department Chair, Accounting and Business
Jason W. Cote, MAcc
Instructor, Accounting
Caleb Martin, MAcc
Instructor, Accounting
Feliccia Smith, PhD
Professor, Business

Have Questions about the Business Management Program?

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Franklin Aviles-Santa, PhD

Department Chair, Management and Marketing
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Possible Course Choices to Get You on Your Way

General Business Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • College Algebra
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Composition and Literature
  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Information Technology
General Business Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Accounting
  • Business Law
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • American or British Literature
  • Microeconomics
General Business Year 3

Year 3 Example Courses

  • Macroeconomics
  • Business Law
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Business Communications
  • Business Ethics
General Business Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Personal Finance
  • Financial Management
  • International Marketing
  • Business Directed Internship
  • Fraud and Corporate Responsibility

Elevate Your Perspective

You’ll also take Chapel for the first seven semesters, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

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