BS Business Administration in Management

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Missouri

Program Overview

The BS Business Administration in Management at the University of Missouri prepares students to lead people, projects, and business operations while developing a broad understanding of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and management. The program is well suited to students interested in leadership, entrepreneurship, human resources, supply chain management, and organizational strategy, with coursework that develops practical skills for managing processes, teams, and organizations.

Curriculum Structure

First Year: Students begin with the common business foundation shared by Mizzou's BSBA programs, building knowledge across areas such as accounting, economics, mathematics, and professional development. Courses such as ACCTCY 2036 – Accounting I, ECONOM 1014 – Principles of Microeconomics, and BUS_AD 1500 – Foundations of Business and Professional Development Principles introduce students to business fundamentals while beginning their professional preparation.

Second Year: Students continue developing their business foundation through subjects such as ACCTCY 2037 – Accounting II, ECONOM 1015 – Principles of Macroeconomics, and STAT 2500 – Introduction to Statistics. BUS_AD 2500 – Intermediate Professional Development Principles strengthens communication, collaboration, problem-solving, productivity, innovation, and adaptability before students progress into upper-level business study.

Third Year: After progressing into the upper level, students move into management-focused coursework such as MANGMT 3000 – Principles of Management, MANGMT 4010 – Operations Management, and MANGMT 4020 – Human Resource Management. Students also study business processes and technologies, business law, finance, marketing, and advanced professional development, giving them a broader understanding of how organizations operate and how people and resources are coordinated.

Fourth Year: The final year emphasizes strategic and applied management knowledge through subjects such as MANGMT 4030 – Organizational Behavior, MANGMT 4700 – Principles of Entrepreneurship, and MANGMT 4970 – Strategic Management. Students also complete the BUS_AD 4500 – Trulaske Edge Program Internship, giving them an opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge and professional skills in a workplace before graduation.

Focus Areas

Management, leadership, operations management, human resource management, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, supply chain management, information systems and analytics, business processes, business law, strategic management

Learning Outcomes

Students develop skills to manage business processes and projects, coordinate and lead employees, understand organizational behavior, make strategic decisions, apply entrepreneurial thinking, communicate professionally, solve business problems, collaborate effectively, and manage organizations in changing business environments.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a specialized business accreditation recognized internationally for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral business and accounting education.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

In the 2026 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools ranking, Trulaske College of Business was ranked No. 22 among public universities and No. 9 among public universities for career outcomes. Mizzou's official undergraduate outcomes report also states that 96.7% of Trulaske graduates in 2025 achieved a successful career outcome within six months, including employment, continuing education, or military/service programs.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Management program at Mizzou places strong emphasis on applying business knowledge in professional settings. Through the required Trulaske Edge experience, students develop professional competencies, complete an internship, interact with industry professionals, and can gain international business exposure through study-abroad and international internship opportunities.

Students can gain practical experience through:

Trulaske Edge Internship – BUS_AD 4500: Students complete a professional-level internship and apply classroom knowledge, interpersonal skills, and professional competencies in an actual workplace.
Management-focused coursework: MANGMT 4010 – Operations Management, MANGMT 4020 – Human Resource Management, and MANGMT 4030 – Organizational Behavior allow students to develop practical understanding of operations, people management, and organizational dynamics.
Entrepreneurship and innovation: Students can select courses such as MANGMT 4700 – Principles of Entrepreneurship, MANGMT 4710 – Technology and the Entrepreneurial Process, MANGMT 4730 – New Business Planning and Management, and MANGMT 4740 – Facilitation of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Human resource consulting: MANGMT 4920 – Human Resource Management Problems and Consulting provides an option to explore management challenges through a consulting-oriented perspective.
Professional development: The Trulaske Edge sequence develops communication, collaboration, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, analytical skills, and professional competencies through applied coursework.
Industry engagement: Trulaske Edge programming brings industry-leading professionals into events where students can gain real-world knowledge and develop professional networks.
Career fairs and employer events: Business Career Services provides three on-campus career fairs annually, weekly employer networking opportunities, employer mock interviews, resume reviews, and corporate site visits.
Corporate site visits: Students can participate in one-day field trips to visit local and state companies and learn more about their operations and career opportunities.
International internships: Trulaske offers international internship opportunities in locations including Dublin, London, Paris, and Prague; the Dublin program allows Management students to earn credit while gaining professional experience.
Company visits abroad: Mizzou's international business programs include company visits where students meet managers and discuss international business strategies and practices.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The BS Business Administration in Management prepares graduates for careers involving organizational leadership, operations, human resources, supply chains, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Mizzou specifically identifies career paths such as change management consultant, supply chain manager, production manager, human resource manager, information systems manager, bank manager, hospital administrator, and entrepreneur.

Typical career roles: Change Management Consultant, Supply Chain Manager, Production Manager, Human Resource Manager

Students can build their professional future through:

Business Career Services: Students have access to one-on-one career coaching, resume and cover-letter reviews, mock interviews, salary negotiation guidance, LinkedIn and Handshake assistance, career fairs, networking opportunities, employer events, and corporate site visits.
Career outcomes: Trulaske reported a 96.7% career outcomes rate for its 2025 graduates, covering employment, continuing education, and military/service programs within six months of graduation.
Employer connections: More than 1,500 companies recruit at Trulaske annually, while 2025 graduate employer data includes KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC, Veterans United Home Loans, Enterprise Holdings, RSM US LLP, and World Wide Technology.
Alumni network: Graduates become part of a Trulaske network of more than 41,000 alumni, providing an established professional network beyond graduation.
International career exposure: Study-abroad and international internship programs allow students to experience international business practices, meet business executives, and develop cross-cultural professional skills.
Professional accreditation: AACSB accreditation provides internationally recognized specialized accreditation for Trulaske's business education.
Industry-informed preparation: Trulaske's Edge combines professional-development coursework, employer interaction, networking, and workplace experience so students graduate with both academic knowledge and practical professional competencies.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the BSBA in Management, students can continue into graduate business education at Mizzou, including graduate-level programs offered through the Trulaske College of Business. The management foundation can also support further study in areas such as business administration, management, analytics, human resources, entrepreneurship, or related business disciplines.