Management (Minor)
Management is a broad area of study within business. It covers topics from human resource management and strategic planning to leadership and innovation. Any organization, whether it is small start-up or a large Fortune 100 firm, for profit or non-profit, government or private, requires management. A management minor is suitable for students who want to complement their major with “soft skills.” Surveys of employers have frequently found they prefer to recruit graduates with leadership, communication, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking skills.
Management (Minor)
Description
What is Management at ODU like?
Management is a broad area of study within business. It covers topics from human resource management and strategic planning to leadership and innovation. Any organization, whether it is small start-up or a large Fortune 100 firm, for profit or non-profit, government or private, requires management. A management minor is suitable for students who want to complement their major with “soft skills.” Surveys of employers have frequently found they prefer to recruit graduates with leadership, communication, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking skills.
Program Highlights
What makes Management at ODU unique?
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Occupations in the field of management have a projected above average growth rate between 7-12% over the next 10 year based on current employment trends
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Most management classes are offered in both live and online formats to match student needs!
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Management classes are taught by both research active professors and practitioners
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Several management courses have application-based projects with local businesses in Hampton Roads
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ODU’s Management Department sponsors ODU’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter which has close ties to the Hampton Roads professional SHRM Chapter. The ODU SHRM Chapter hosts events focused on networking and professional development
Available On-Campus and Online
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Human Resources Managers
$123,510
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
$67,160
MEDIAN SALARY
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Management Analysts
$93,440
MEDIAN SALARY
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Training and Development Specialists
$64,700
MEDIAN SALARY
Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.
Employers
Graduates from this major have gone to work at
ADP, Norfolk Southern, QVC, NASA Langley Research Center, and Geico
Courses
What are some courses offered in Management at ODU?
MGMT 325:
Contemporary Organizations and Management
The fundamentals of the managerial process (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) are considered in the context of 21st century organizations. Topics are almost evenly split between macro and micro perspectives Prerequisites: A declared major in the University or an intended major in the Strome College of Business or permission of the Dean's Office of the Strome College, AND Junior Standing.
MGMT 330:
Organizational Behavior
This class examines theories and concepts pertaining to people at work. Topics include personality differences, motivation principles, high-performing work teams, and leadership development. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Pre- or corequisite: MGMT 325.
MGMT 426:
Entrepreneurship: New Ventures Creation
A study of the essential elements leading to entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial success with emphasis on the creation, structure and management of new ventures. A recommended elective for business students. Prerequisites: MGMT 325, MKTG 311, and ACCT 201, and a declared major in the University or permission of the Dean's Office.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Management at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Management should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
A minor in management requires the completion of MGMT 325 plus 12 hours of 300- or 400-level management courses except for MGMT 485W. All courses selected must be preceded by listed prerequisites. For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses specified as a requirement for the minor exclusive of prerequisite courses. In addition, a grade of C- or better is required in all management courses counted toward the minor. A minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor must be taken through courses offered by Old Dominion University.
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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Management Lecturer and Chief Departmental Advisor
Name:
Jennifer Klinger
Location:
2032 CONSTANT HALL, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-5014
Undergraduate Admissions
Location:
1004 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-3255
Email:
admissions@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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