The McCormick Division of Business
Students are also prepared for advanced training programs in business and for graduate studies. Graduates of Southern Vermont College are eligible for acceptance with advanced status into MBA programs at Graduate College of Union University, Clarkson University and Sage Graduate School.
Degree Programs BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREES Business Administration degrees include a professional core of courses which provide a solid foundation in economic and management theory, accounting and financial management, legal aspects of business and strategic analysis important to successful managers. Students then choose a concentration which includes five additional courses in management or sports management. The management concentration provides more in-depth study of management and allows students to have laboratory-learning opportunities through internships and class projects to put theory into practice. The management concentration prepares graduates for entry-level management positions and to participate in a four-plus-one Master’s of Business Administration articulation with Union University and Clarkson University. For more information, see the program description at the end of this section. The Sports Management concentration emphasizes placements in on-campus and community sports businesses, athletic, fitness and educational facilities where students combine hands-on learning with classroom experience. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT (Bachelor of Science Degree) In today's business environment, managers and supervisors must have the ability to communicate and motivate employees in a changing work environment. In addition, managers must have the technical expertise and financial skills necessary to make decisions in a dynamic economy. The McCormick Division of Business provides students with a broad range of courses to prepare them for future management positions. The required Professional Core provides the student with a firm foundation in the areas of business and management. Students then select management courses to match their individual career goals.
Southern Vermont College Catalogue 2012-2014
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