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BSBA Business Management

BSBA On-Campus Main Campus
DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

DEPARTMENT
Management
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Lead with confidence. Build a career that moves business forward.

A business management degree from Southeast Missouri State University prepares you for a career in business, education, government, and not-for-profit organizations. With engaging courses, hands-on projects, and ample networking opportunities, prepare to lead and innovate in any industry.

What Makes SEMO's business management degree Unique:

In your business management degree in Missouri, you'll learn to be a manager who is analytical, detail-oriented, flexible, decisive, and has strong leadership and communication skills.

  • Learn from award-winning faculty with real-world business experience who know what today's employers expect.
  • Gain leadership experience through internships, consulting projects, study abroad, or other approved real-world learning opportunities.
  • Build an entrepreneurial mindset through the Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, one of the largest entrepreneurship programs in the Midwest.
  • Customize your degree with management coursework that aligns with your career goals.
  • Study in Robert A. Dempster Hall, a modern and beautiful business building with the look and feel of a professional environment.
  • Have access to more than 30 study-abroad programs offered by the Harrison College of Business.

What Jobs Can You Get with a Business Management Degree?

A business management degree opens opportunities in nearly every industry. Graduates work in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, retail, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Career paths include:

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Supply Chain Coordinator
  • Entrepreneur
  • Management Consultant

Learn by Leading with SEMO's Business Management Degree

Leadership isn't something you wait to develop after graduation. At SEMO, you'll practice it throughout your business management program.

  • Work with classmates on business projects that mirror real workplace challenges.
  • Complete an internship or approved professional experience before graduation.
  • Learn from faculty who connect classroom concepts to today's business environment.
  • Build communication, leadership, and decision-making skills employers value.

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What Jobs Can You Get With a Business Management Degree?

  • $86k

    Community Service Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an Community Service Manager is $86,100.  

  • $114k

    Management Analyst

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Management Analyst is $114,710.

  • $126k 

    Administrative Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an Administrative Manager is approximately $126,030.

Business Management BSBA

As a BSBA major in business management, learn principles in leadership, economics, communication, and business statistics. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. 

Business Administration Core – 30 Hours Required

A grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course.

  • AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
  • AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
  • BA101 The Business Universe (3)
  • BA490 Business Policy & Strategy (3)
  • BL255 Business Law (3)
  • FI361 Financial Management (3)
  • MG301 Principles of Management (3)
  • MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
  • MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Choose 3 hours:*
  • AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
  • BA550 Global Logistics (3)
  • BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
  • BL560 International Business Law (3)
  • EC580 International Economics (3)
  • FI540 International Finance (3)
  • HA560 International Healthcare Administration (3)
  • MG560 International Management (3)
  • MK560 International Marketing (3)
* International Course taken to meet Business Administration Core requirement may not be counted on a major.

Support Courses – 27 Hours Required

Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course.

  • BA252 Business Communication (2)
  • BA452 Professionalism (1)
  • EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
  • EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  • EN140 Rhetoric & Critical Thinking (3)
  • MA116 Precalculus A OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
  • MI101 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
  • SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3) OR SC155 Interpersonal Communication (3)

Management Major Courses – 36-42 Hour Major – No Minor Required

(Cannot double count elective choices in more than one option.)
  • MG356 Foundations of Human Resource Management (3)
  • MG362 Management Skills (3)
  • MG470 Leadership in Management (3)
  • MI001 Microsoft Excel Certification (0)
Choose 3 hours:
  • MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
  • MA323 Statistical Methods (3)
  • PY271 Psychological Research I (3)
  • SO242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
  • SW242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
Real World Experience – Choose one option:
  • Participate in a departmentally approved international academic program
  • Complete departmentally approved internship
  • Chair review of individual real-world experience

Business Management Option

Required Courses:
Choose 3 hours – Analytics Requirement*:
  • AC330 Accounting Analytics & Information Systems (3)
  • EC351 Econometrics (3)
  • FA315 Retail Buying (3)
  • HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)
  • HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)
  • HA586 Healthcare Strategy & Marketing (3)
  • MG548 Project Management (3)
  • MK345 Introduction to Business Research (3)
  • QM352 Quantitative Decision Models (3)
  • QM358 Production/Operations Management (3)

Select One Track:

Management Professional Track
Required Courses – 9 hours:
  • MG354 Business Negotiation: Concepts & Practice (3)
  • MG473 Internship in Management (3)#
  • MG550 Improving Team Performance (3)
Choose 12 hours:
  • BA400 Applied Ethical Leadership (3)
  • BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
  • ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
  • ER531 Creative Problem Solving in Business (3)
  • MG426 Managing & Developing Talent (3)
  • MG457 Organizational Behavior (3)
  • MG473 Internship in Management (3)#
  • MG493 Independent Study in Management (3)
  • MG562 Organization Theory & Design (3)
*Course taken to meet Analytics Requirement may not be counted for major requirement.
#Repeatable up to 6 hours, 3 of which cannot double count toward the “choose from 9 hours” area.
Management Studies Track
Choose 18 hours:*
  • BA400 Applied Ethical Leadership (3)
  • BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
  • ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
  • ER531 Creative Problem Solving in Business (3)
  • MG354 Business Negotiation: Concepts & Practice (3)
  • MG426 Managing & Developing Talent (3)
  • MG457 Organizational Behavior (3)
  • MG473 Internship in Management (3)
  • MG493 Independent Study in Management (3)
  • MG548 Project Management (3)
  • MG550 Improving Team Performance (3)
  • MG562 Organization Theory & Design (3)
  • QM558 Principles of Supply Chain Management (3)
Choose 3 hours:
  • BL560 International Business Law (3)
  • EC561 Managerial Economics (3)
  • MG456 Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
  • MG548 Project Management (3)
  • MK344 Consumer Behavior (3)
  • MK346 Distribution Management (3)
  • MK555 Internet Marketing (3)
  • QM358 Production/Operations Management (3)
*Course taken to meet Analytics Requirement may not be counted for major requirement.
General Education Requirements – some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
  • Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
  • Written Communication – 6 hours
  • Oral Communication – 3 hours
  • Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
  • Mathematics – 3 hours
  • Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
  • Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
  • Civics examination

First Year  

Fall Semester (16 Hours)  
  • UI100 (1)  
  • EN100 (3)  
  • BA101 (3) 
  • MA116 or MA123 (3) 
  • MI001 (0) 
  • MI101 (3)  
  • General Education (3) 
Spring Semester (15 Hours)  
  • EN140 (3)  
  • SC105 (3)  
  • General Education (3)  
  • General Education (3)  
  • General Education (3)  

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA 

Second Year  

Fall Semester (17 Hours)  
  • AC221 (3)  
  • BA252 (2)  
  • EC215 (3)  
  • Statistics (3)  
  • General Education (3)  
  • General Education (3)  
Spring Semester (15 Hours)  
  • AC222 (3)  
  • BL255 (3)  
  • EC225 (3)  
  • MG301 (3)  
  • General Education (3)  

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA 

Third Year  

Fall Semester (16 Hours)  
  • BA452 (1)  
  • MG362 (3)  
  • MI375 (3)  
  • MK301 (3)  
  • Track Course (3)
  • General Education (3)  
Spring Semester (15 Hours)  
  • FI361 (3)  
  • MG356 (3)
  • MG470 (3)  
  • Track Course (3)  
  • Track Course (3)

Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA 

Fourth Year  

Fall Semester (14 Hours)  
  • Analytics Course (3) 
  • International Course (3)  
  • Track Course (3)  
  • Track Course (3)
  • General Education (2)  
Spring Semester (12 Hours)  
  • BA490 (3)  
  • Track Course (3)  
  • Track Course (3) 
  • Real World Experience (0)
  • Elective (3) 

Milestone: Maintain 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA  

A minimum 2.25 GPA in the major and overall are required to graduate with a BSBA degree.

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SEMO offers an accelerated master’s degree for current students. You can get both undergraduate and graduate credit for some 500 level courses, meaning you can graduate with an MBA sooner.
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Frequently Asked Questions About a Business Management Degree

A Business Management degree prepares you to lead teams, solve business challenges, and make strategic decisions across a wide range of industries.

While both degrees provide a strong business foundation, Business Management focuses on leading people, managing operations, and developing organizational strategy. Business Administration offers a broader overview of business functions, while Business Management emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and preparing graduates to manage teams and drive organizational success.
Salary potential depends on your industry, position, and experience. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for management occupations is $122,090, making management one of the highest-paying occupational groups. As you gain experience and advance into leadership roles, your earning potential can continue to grow.

A Business Management degree opens the door to careers in nearly every industry. Graduates can work as:

  • operations managers
  • project managers
  • business analysts
  • sales managers
  • human resources specialists
  • account managers
  • management trainees
  • supply chain coordinators
  • entrepreneurs
The versatility of the degree allows you to pursue opportunities in corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, healthcare, manufacturing, small businesses, and more.

Business Management students develop the leadership and business skills employers value most. You'll strengthen your abilities in the following, all while learning how to lead people and improve organizational performance.

Business Management Degree Skills:

  • communication
  • strategic planning
  • project management
  • teamwork
  • decision-making
  • problem-solving
  • organizational leadership
  • business analytics
  • ethical management 
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Department of Management

Phone

Office Phone

(573) 651-2121

Email

Office Email

management@semo.edu

Location

Office Location

Dempster Hall, 260

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 5850
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701