Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Kansas State University

Program Overview

The B.S. in Business Administration with a major in Management at Kansas State University prepares students to lead organizations, solve business problems and develop strategies in a changing business environment. Students build a broad business foundation before developing specialized expertise through management options such as Human Resource Management and Strategic Management, while strengthening critical thinking, data storytelling, communication and collaboration skills.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students begin by building their general education and business foundation, developing the quantitative, communication and analytical skills needed for business study. Early coursework introduces areas such as Business Orientation, College Algebra, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics and Expository Writing, while students also begin developing their professional direction through K-State's business curriculum.

Year 2: Students expand their understanding of core business functions through subjects covering accounting, finance, marketing, management and business technology. Courses such as Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Principles of Finance, Introduction to Marketing, Principles of Management and Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Systems help students understand how different business functions work together.

Year 3: Students move deeper into management and begin developing their chosen specialization. Courses such as Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management, Business Project Management, International Management and management electives develop skills in leadership, employee management, project planning, international business and organizational decision-making.

Year 4: The final year focuses on advanced management knowledge, strategic thinking and professional decision-making. Students complete upper-level management electives along with Strategic Management and Business Ethics & Corporate Citizenship, enabling them to connect organizational leadership, strategy, ethics and business performance.

Focus Areas

Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Business Project Management, International Management, Business Analytics, Leadership, Business Strategy, Ethics and Corporate Citizenship

Learning Outcomes

Organizational leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, data storytelling, communication, collaboration, organizational problem-solving, human resource management, project management, international business understanding, ethical decision-making, business analytics and implementation of business strategies

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The K-State College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a globally recognized business-school accreditation organization. K-State received its initial AACSB accreditation in 1973, and the accreditation reflects the college's commitment to academic quality, continuous improvement, professional development and connections with the business community.

Reputation (Employability & Outcomes)

K-State reports that more than 90% of College of Business graduates find relevant employment or continue their education within three months of graduation. The university's 2025 post-graduation outcomes report also reports that 97% of K-State graduates were employed or continuing their education, with an average bachelor's graduate salary of $60,000; management-specific Strategic Management and Human Resource Management pages report a 98% placement rate and $55,000 median salary for those respective tracks.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

K-State's Management program combines classroom learning with direct exposure to business professionals, competitions, mentoring and international experiences. Students can participate in corporate visits, guest-speaker events, speed mentoring, business competitions and management-focused study abroad courses, while the College of Business provides dedicated technology-enabled spaces and career-development support to help students apply their learning in professional settings:

Business case competitions: Students can participate in the Phillips 66 Business Ethics Case Competition, where they develop solutions to current business dilemmas and present their ideas to expert judges.
Business Innovation Challenge: Students prepare solutions to a current business problem, present their ideas to a panel of experts and compete for scholarship opportunities.
Corporate visits and guest speakers: The Management Department hosts corporate visits, conferences and guest-speaker events through activities involving the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Women in Business and the K-State Pre-Law Program.
Speed mentoring: Biannual speed-mentoring events allow students to have short professional conversations with members of the department's Advisory Board before joining board members for lunch.
Management study abroad: Management faculty lead international study-abroad courses with management themes in destinations across Europe, Asia and South America during semester breaks.
Career Accelerator: GENBA 205 Career Accelerator is an eight-week professional-development course designed to help business students develop career skills and prepare for internships and full-time employment.
Executive mentoring: K-State Business students can work with Executive Mentors who provide professional guidance, help students understand career options and expand their professional networks.
Internships: Students can gain hands-on experience through K-State's internship opportunities, including departmental internship courses, the Career Center's LEAD 399 – Internships for Career Development, or a self-guided internship route.
Business Building: The 160,143-square-foot College of Business Building provides technology-enabled classrooms, specialized computer classrooms, study rooms, networking spaces and collaborative learning areas.
Technology facilities: The building includes computer classrooms, an Investment Management Teaching Lab with 35 computer terminals and dual monitors, a Data Analytics Lab with dual-monitor stations and specialized technology rooms.
Career and employer engagement: The College of Business provides access to more than 300 companies that recruit students, alongside career coaches, executive mentors and corporate partners.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Management major prepares graduates for roles across business, government and nonprofit organizations, with opportunities spanning human resources, consulting, project management, business analysis and organizational leadership. Students can tailor their studies toward Human Resource Management or Strategic Management and build professional experience through internships, mentoring, competitions and employer engagement.

Typical career roles include Business Analyst, Human Resources Specialist, Project Manager and Management Consultant.

Career and progression opportunities include:

Career coaching: K-State College of Business students have access to professional Career Coaches who provide industry-informed guidance while students develop skills and pursue internships and full-time opportunities.
Career Accelerator: GENBA 205 helps students build career-readiness skills before entering the internship and job market.
Executive Mentor program: Students can connect with Executive Mentors to broaden their understanding of career options and develop professional networks.
Corporate partnerships: K-State's College of Business reports access to more than 300 companies that recruit its students, while corporate partners and alumni participate in classrooms and professional-development activities.
Employment outcomes: More than 90% of College of Business graduates find relevant employment or continue their education within three months of graduation. For the Strategic Management and Human Resource Management tracks, K-State reports a 98% placement rate and $55,000 median salary.
University-wide outcomes: K-State's 2025 graduate outcomes report found 97% of graduates were employed or continuing their education, with a $60,000 average salary for bachelor's graduates.
Accreditation value: AACSB accreditation provides an internationally recognized quality framework for business education and reflects ongoing peer review, continuous improvement and professional engagement.
Professional network: Students benefit from K-State's extensive alumni and corporate network, with the College of Business reporting more than 160,000 alumni and more than 300 companies recruiting its students.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into advanced business and management education at K-State, including graduate-level business programs and specialized study aligned with areas such as management, human resources, analytics, finance and other business disciplines. Students can also use their management foundation as preparation for professional pathways such as consulting, organizational leadership, human resources or further professional education.