Management

Organizations need leaders—people who can effectively manage organizations and the people in them, as well as develop and implement strategies that will lead to success. Gain the knowledge and skills managers need to deal with contemporary challenges including leading and motivating people, decision making, developing strategies for competing in the global economy, balancing the interests of multiple stakeholders in complex, legal, political, and ethical environments, and leading change.

 

For more information about the Management major, visit:

Smeal Majors: undergrad.smeal.psu.edu/majors/management

Academics & Advising: ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/academics-advising/information-on-smeal-majors/management

Major Sustainability: majorsustainability.smeal.psu.edu/

To learn more about student organizations related to your major and/or interests, visit ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/student-organizations.

 

 

Management Career Paths

Below are just a few of the many career paths you can take with a management degree. Check out these websites to learn more about careers in your major!

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