Make Your Mark

Make Your Mark

Management

Were you born to lead?
Do you love working with people?
Are you obsessed with strategizing?

If you answered yes, then Management could be the major for you!

Management skills are necessary in every organization. We’ll prepare you to succeed in a variety of personal and professional pursuits. You’ll gain knowledge of concepts concerning how individuals and organizations function, and some of the decision-making tools that managers use in business settings. You’ll study of the four major management functions of:


•   Planning

•   Organizing

•   Leading

•   Controlling


You will examine management decision making, from high-level strategic decisions to day-to-day operations and human resource issues.

2012-2013 Program Catalog


A minor in management is also available.


Mission Statement


The mission of the Management program is to enable students to develop the analytical and interpersonal skills necessary for success a global society. Coursework includes practical applications based on management theory allow the students to have the background and knowledge required of managers in all kinds of organizations. Students are specifically prepared to evaluate ethical situations, to understand decision making, to work and develop teams, and to communicate business information through written and oral means.


Meet the Faculty


Jean Scheller SampsonJean M. Sampson, D.Mgt.

Assistant Professor of Management
Piper Academic Center 105
(618) 537-6884
jmsampson@mckendree.edu

Peter WillPeter C. Will, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management
Piper Academic Center 103
(618) 537-6939
pcwill@mckendree.edu