BA Management and Society

Management and society is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on the institutional context and inner workings of organizations, many students find the curriculum to be excellent preparation for a variety of businessoriented graduate and professional degree programs. The phrase management and society in its broadest sense encompasses not only direct dealings between management and organized labor but also matters such as governmental policy, industrial psychology, industrial sociology, personnel administration, and worker education. A broad knowledge and understanding of economics, history, sociology, psychology, communications, and political science are essential. Work in this field also requires knowledge of techniques such as statistics, administrative practices, testing and measurement, and guidance and counseling.