Management, BABA
Unlock your potential with a business management major at Seattle U. Gain the skills and knowledge to thrive as a future leader in the business world.
About this Program
Business Management Major for a Better World
Learn how to lead people and manage company resources for the good of all. Managers play a key role in balancing the needs of companies with the needs of workers. Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree majoring in management to learn what it takes to be an effective leader and manager.
The Management major will help you gain a strategic management perspective and the knowledge to structure organizations to meet profit and social responsibility goals. At the same time, you’ll become qualified in important communication and management skills to recruit, retain and guide individuals and teams to support successful companies and organizations.
In addition to required courses in leadership and human resource management, customize the major to suit your personal interests with electives in
- International management
- Entrepreneurship
- Team building
As a Jesuit business management school, we’ll also teach you about more than business. You’ll grow and develop as a well-rounded person who brings their full selves to their work.
If you want to be part of changing the world through business, you’re in the right place.
Top 5% World Business Schools & AACSB accredited
Albers School of Business and Economics
Placement Rate
For graduates of Albers School of Business and Economics
$70,000
Average starting salary for business majors
Prepare to Make a Difference on Day One
Explore Management
What can you do with a business management degree? You can build the foundation for a successful career as more employers demand talent well versed in leadership and soft skills.
People-Focused Courses
- Organizational behavior
- Managing work teams
- Adventure-based leadership
- Managing diversity
Business Skills Courses
- Entrepreneurship essentials
- Human Resource management
- Business plan development
- Project/process management
Connecting to Powerful Support
Your classmates and professors are only part of your new business network. Our strong connections to the best companies in Seattle open doors and create opportunities that could last a lifetime.
Our forward-looking ideas and hands-on classes feature projects that connect you to our vibrant neighborhood and the broader city of Seattle. You’ll have real-world experience in Seattle’s thriving and global business environment to help you launch your career.
Top Seattle Employers for New Management Grads
Every business needs managers to ensure the company is running smoothly and efficiently in an ever-changing business environment.
Our focus on social justice, inclusion and diversity makes our graduates highly desired by the best companies in Seattle, including:
- Amazon
- Boeing
- Expedia
- Microsoft
- PACCAR
Popular Business Management Careers
Business consulting and human resource management are popular career paths for management majors. These high-impact careers mean you can make a difference right away. Here are some of the most common job titles for our recent grads:
- HR Regional Manager
- Consultant
- Account Manager
- Benefits Specialist
- Recruiter
- Property Management Specialist
Classroom Lessons for Real LIfe
Chance Ringor
“Throughout my four years at Albers, my favorite class was Principles of Management with Professor Jennifer Marrone. She solidified my learning with fun hands-on games and examples. She also shared extremely valuable information that has helped me navigate situations in school and in life.”
'24 Business Analytics and Marketing
Universal and Necessary
Jessica Purganan
“Pursuing a Business Management and Humanities double-degree has been a one-of-a-kind experience that I am beyond grateful for. Combining the insightful professors with the endless resources that Seattle University has to offer, the management undergraduate program has exposed me to elements of the major that is both universal and necessary for a well-rounded individual entering the business world”
'19 BABA Management and Humanities
Here to Help Learn More
For more information about the Management major or minor at Seattle U, contact:
Jeffery Smith
Chair, Department of Management