What is Management?
Attaining and maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s business environment
is not an easy feat. The efficient management of resources has become more important
today than ever before. A management degree from the University of Wyoming places
you at the heart of the challenges you’ll be facing with experiential learning opportunities
and experienced faculty that bring real-world experience.
More organizations are moving towards an understanding that employees are a resource
that can be developed into a distinct competitive advantage to ensure organizational
success, sustainability and reputation. Students majoring in Management will be prepared
to create policies and practices for effective recruitment, socialization, training,
development, compensation, performance management, career planning, employer relations
and more.
As an AACSB Accredited Business School - a standard of quality and excellence held by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide - you are guaranteed an education that meets industry expectations and prepares you to make an immediate impact. Every business major will walk away with a toolbelt ready for any business endeavor.
More organizations are moving towards an understanding that employees are a resource
that can be developed into a distinct competitive advantage to ensure organizational
success, sustainability and reputation. Students majoring in management have three
focus areas to choose from to customize their degree even further.
Focus Areas
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
- Supply-Chain Management
- Human Resources
- General Management
- Hospitality Management
View all course requirements.
What can you do with a Management bachelor's degree?
A bachelor’s degree in management prepares you to lead teams, solve problems and make strategic decisions in a variety of industries, from business and healthcare to tech and nonprofits. You'll gain skills in project management, operations, human resources and more—opening doors to careers like operations manager, HR specialist, business analyst or even entrepreneur. It’s also a strong foundation if you plan to pursue an MBA or other graduate programs down the line.
- Sales Representative
- Project Manager
- Client Services Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Business Manager
- Staff Accountant
- Marketing Manager
- Account Executive
- Business Consultant
- Director of Operations
- And more!
We have placed students in positions HR generalist and specialist positions in a wide range of companies and industries. In addition to HR roles, we have a large majority of students who get placed in general management roles. While many students obtain employment in Wyoming, many also find chances elsewhere, such as the Front Range of Colorado, the Wasatch Front in Salt Lake City and elsewhere.
- McKesson
- Ivinson Memorial Hospital
- Occidental
- PNC Bank
- US Senate
- Edelman
- FedEx
- TMobile
- T. Rowe Price
- LA Clippers
- New York Life
- University of Wyoming Athletics
- Union Pacific
- And more!
A bachelor’s degree in management offers valuable, versatile skills that apply across industries—like leadership, communication, problem-solving and strategic thinking. It prepares you for a wide range of careers in business, healthcare, tech, retail, nonprofits and more, while also building a strong foundation for graduate study or entrepreneurship. With this degree, you’ll be ready to lead teams, manage operations and make decisions that drive organizational success.
"Being a part of the Management program at the University of Wyoming has not only provided me with technical skills for my professional career but has made me aware of the importance of interpersonal skills for life after school. The Management program has been excellent at incorporating real-life scenarios into the classroom and would consistently provide us with case studies that gave students context. Professors across the department were extremely helpful in expanding my network with business executives and provided guidance for future work opportunities. Group assignments, highly-skilled personable staff, case studies and course material combined have laid a foundation that will allow me to succeed greatly in my professional career."
- Ida Krause | Class of 2022
