Welcome to the Department of
Management
Why should you a choose a program in Management at CSUSB?
The management programs offered through our department emphasize
education for leadership and the needs of local, national and international
business communities. Our programs meet or exceed the standards of our
accrediting agencies and the expressed needs of our students, extending
from basic theory and operating principles to practical hands-on training
in the local business community. In summary, you'll also experience these
advantages in our programs:
- A balance between theoretical and applied knowledge
- Close personal interaction between faculty and students
- Excellent facilities and resources, including 24-hour access to student computer resources
- A diverse student body
- Opportunity to explore real-world research
- Internships and work-study opportunities
- Financial aid packages
- Day and evening classes for working students
Department Mission
The mission of the Department of Management is to provide academically
rigorous,state-of-the-art instruction in traditional, contemporary and
emerging management theory, research and practice.
A Manager's Most Critical Responsibility
A manager's most critical responsibility is to function as
a human being within a system of human beings, make decisions, create,
lead and serve. In the contemporary organization, humans exist as part
of a special relationship that is largely determined by the interplay
of personal and organizational goals, whether within individuals, among
and between small groups or departments, or throughout the organization
as a whole.
The Wall Street Journal recognizes that as companies shrink,
they look for generalists-managers with planning, communications
and leadership skills-who see the big picture. These are among the skills
taught in the management concentration, with specialty areas in general
management, human resources, entrepreneurial, and international management.
Practical experience can be gained through our internship and small business consulting classes. We also offer an MBA in Management and Entrepreneurship.