Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Fall
- CORE 100 First-Year Seminar............ 3cr.
- MATH 140 or 170: Calculus............ 3cr.
- ENGL 101: English Composition............ 3cr.
- Second Language Elective............ 3cr.
- MGMT 200: Organizational Management............ 3cr.
- CORE 101: GOA First Year Experience............ 0cr.
- BUAD 101: The Business Profession I............ 0cr.
Spring
- THEO 111: Theological Foundations............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspectives............ 3cr.
- Second Language Elective II............ 3cr.
- BAIS 220: Management of Business Technology............ 3cr.
- ECON 200: Microeconomics (Social Science)............ 3cr.
- BUAD 102: The Business Profession I............ 0cr.
- CORE 102: GOA First Year Experience 102............ 0cr.
Fall
- PHIL 100: Ethics as an Introduction to Philosophy............ 3cr.
- MKTG 300: Principles of Marketing............ 3cr.
- BAIS 210: Quantitative Methods............ 3cr.
- ACCT 200: Introductory Financial Accounting............ 3cr.
- ECON 201: Macroeconomics............ 3cr.
- BUAD 201: The Business Profession II............ 0cr.
Spring
- Scientific Perspectives & Lab............ 3cr.
- Theological Perspectives............ 3cr.
- ACCT 201: Introductory Managerial Accounting............ 3cr.
- BAIS 211: Introduction to Business Analytics............ 3cr.
- MGMT 201: Business & Professional Communication (OC/WRIT flags)............ 3cr.
- BUAD 202: The Business Profession II............ 0cr.
Fall
- PHIL 200: Philosophical Perspectives............ 3cr.
- MGMT 302: Quality & Productivity in Operations............ 3cr.
- FINC 300: Business Finance (QR flag)............ 3cr.
- MGMT 309: Change Management............ 3cr.
- MGMT Elective............ 3cr.
- BUAD 301: The Business Profession III............ 0cr.
Spring
- MGMT Elective............ 3cr.
- ENGL 205: Literature & Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
- ECON 300: International Trade & Business Environment............ 3cr.
- MGMT 385 or 333: Project Management or Global Supply Chain Management............ 3cr.
- Business Elective or Internship for Credit............ 3cr.
- BUAD 302: The Business Profession III............ 0cr.
Fall
- Natural Science Elective and Lab............ 3cr.
- BLAW 300: Legal Environment (ERS/DCR flags)............ 3cr.
- Business Core Capstone............ 3cr.
- MGMT Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- BUAD 401: The Business Profession IV............ 0cr.
Spring
- Humanities Elective............ 3cr.
- Creative Perspectives............ 3cr.
- MGMT 495: Strategic Management............ 3cr.
- MGMT Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- BUAD 402: The Business Profession IV............ 0cr.
- CORE 499: Reflection on the Core Curriculum............ 0cr.
Impactful Career Opportunities
Project Management, Non-profit Management, Recruiting, Management Consulting or Leader Development
Recent Employers
Total Quality Logistics, Cintas, Divisions Maintenance Group,, Fidelity Investments, Sherwin Williams, First Team Staffing, Aerotek and AK Steel Corporation
MGMT 200: Managerial Behavior
In this course, you examine major theories and principles of management, focusing on creating and maintaining an effective and efficient organization. Its purpose is to present an overview of managerial behavior, demonstrate its importance by linking it to work-related outcomes and highlight its practical relevance through real-world examples.
MGMT 309: Change Management
Learn how to effect change in an organization and study the widespread effects of prevalent issues, such as design, culture, stress, conflict, communication and group dynamics.
MGMT 333: Global Supply Chain Management
This course provides an initial investigation into the field of supply chain management with an emphasis on current practices and emerging trends. Course topics range from supply chain design and strategies in a global business environment to selection and management of supply chain partners. You also learn more about inventory, warehousing and materials management; logistics and transport systems; and supply chain performance measurement with regard to quality, responsiveness, cost and sustainability.
MGMT 495: Strategic Management
As the capstone for management majors, this course requires you to implement your knowledge. You’ll apply leadership concepts, project management, and negotiation and conflict resolution strategies to practical problems and cases. In this course, you also complete a capstone project, allowing for an integrative and applied analysis of current management topics.
Business Leaders for Tomorrow
Explore business processes firsthand and network with various business leaders in Cincinnati and beyond. Our past events have included trips to Silicon Valley and Chicago, job shadowing days and hearing from guest lecturers.
Delta Sigma Pi - Professional Fraternity
With more than 100 members on campus, this fraternity welcomes everyone and connects business students with professional leaders and other business students nationwide. Our meetings promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce and further a higher standard of commercial ethics.
Minorities in Business
M.I.B’s mission is to create a vibrant and supportive community that fuels our members' professional growth. We aim to position Xavier as a target school for Fortune 500 diversity recruitment programs, supporting the long-term success of our business community.
Women In Business (XWIB)
XWIB strives to prepare and empower women to be tomorrow’s leaders through professional training, personal development workshops, mentoring and service.
Program Features
Our nationally recognized business programs equip you with the knowledge, skills and ethical foundation to succeed in today's dynamic business landscape.
Gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and case studies, applying your knowledge to solve complex business problems.
Connect with management professionals through our mentorship program. Gain skills and networking experience for personal and professional success.
Cincinnati, Ohio offers close access to some of the world's largest and most respected companies. Find internship and job opportunities right at your doorstep.
Dr. Lensges' management courses emphasize experiential learning, providing students with real-world opportunities to apply their knowledge.
This state-of-the-art building is the heart of Xavier's Williams College of Business, offering modern classrooms, collaborative spaces and access to industry-leading resources.
FAQ
Gain a well-rounded business education and prepare for a diverse range of career paths by earning your bachelor’s in management at Xavier. Discover more.
: A management degree opens doors to a wide range of exciting career paths. From project management to consulting, there are numerous opportunities for management professionals. Here are some common career paths for finance graduates:
- Management Consultant: Provide strategic advice and guidance to organizations on improving their operations and performance.
- Human Resources Manager: Oversee employee relations, recruitment, training and development.
- Project Manager: Plan, coordinate, and execute projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to meet quality standards.
- Operations Manager: Manage the day-to-day operations of a business or department, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Marketing Manager: Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote products or services and increase sales.
- Sales Manager: Lead and motivate sales teams to achieve revenue targets and build customer relationships.
- Supply Chain Manager: Manage the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
- Entrepreneurship: Start and manage your own business, leveraging your management skills to achieve success.
- Non-Profit Management: Lead and manage non-profit organizations that serve the community.
Yes. The Williams College of Business at Xavier University is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). With this distinguished accreditation, our finance degree program guarantees an unparalleled education that prepares you for a globalized business world. Receive high-quality instruction and mentorship from our expert faculty members so you can thrive in your post-graduate endeavors.
Additionally, Xavier University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Yes. The Smith Scholars Honors Program offers management students a more innovative, challenging curriculum in a cohort setting. This highly-selective program emphasizes experiential learning through funded global travel, work-study opportunities and close connections and support from professors and peers.
Management Program at Xavier University
The Management program at Xavier University is a minimum 120-hour degree program that offers a complete package of an integrated skill set for future managers and leaders to improve organizations and society. Our curricular objectives include: rapid, continual immersion into business practice; engaging rigorous and applied educational experience; transition into fulfilling careers; and lifelong learning and leadership.
Xavier University's Williams College of Business is accredited by the AACSB. AACSB-accredited schools offer students a relevant and challenging curriculum, the highest quality faculty and career opportunities that are not found at other business schools.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."