Management Major
The best of business and then some.
Opportunities are limitless with a business degree from one of the best schools in management. You’ll gain a depth of understanding into the business of business from accounting and finance to sales and marketing. Because a business administration emphasis in management is well-rounded, UNI graduates are able to see the big picture yet provide incredible in-depth expertise into all facets of business.
With a management degree from the top business college in Iowa, you’ll have more diverse career options for long-term success. With internships, study abroad, even adding a minor to deepen knowledge, you’ll graduate with tangible, portable business skills that can take you anywhere, into any industry, here or internationally.
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Ranked second in the “Best Regional Universities (Midwest)” according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020.
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Management Major Career Tracks
You’ll have the hands-on skills and know-how to excel in a management career immediately following graduation. And, depending on your career goals, you can explore two areas to reach those goals.
Business Administration
With a business administration emphasis, you'll have a well-rounded start to any career in business. Our Business Administration program equips you with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience needed to thrive in today's dynamic business environment. With a curriculum that integrates core business principles, innovative management strategies, and real-world applications, you'll be prepared to lead, manage, and inspire in any organization.
Organizational Leadership
With an organizational leadership emphasis, you gain experience in critical thinking, setting strategic goals, and motivating teams to have confidence, take risks, and accomplish great things. UNI graduates in Organizational Leadership have a solid business education rooted in ethical decision making, civic-mindedness, innovation and team development with authentic interpersonal skills that inspire others.
Management Careers
Shape your own career direction and choose courses to get you there. We’ll help you make a plan that achieves your goals. Many UNI management grads are in diverse management fields. You may be interested in careers, like these:
- Production Supervisors
- Business Managers
- Employee Relations Managers
- Department Managers
- Service Representatives
- Business Analysts
- Development Services Managers
- Human Resource Managers
- School Administrators
Management Courses
The Business Administration emphasis for the management major will give you a solid understanding and experience in common core business practices. You determine the path by choosing from a variety of courses related to marketing, finance, human resources, operations management, information systems, ethics and international business. Business administration major courses include:
- Organizational Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Operations Management
- International Management
- Human Resource Management
- Employment and Labor Law
- Business Law
- Staffing and Employee Development
- Business, Ethics, and Society
- Dynamics of Negotiation
- Information Systems Applications
Top Employers
Our graduates are in demand! Whether you want to manage a department or supervise a team, you’ll be getting the business knowledge and professional skills to succeed at UNI’s College of Business.
Here are a few of the companies where our management alumni work:
- AEGON | Transamerica
- Allied Universal
- Ameriprise Financial Services
- Best Buy
- Collins Aerospace
- Farmers State Bank
- Fidelity Bank & Trust
- Hy-Vee, Inc.
- John Deere
- Kent Corporation
- Lincoln Savings Bank
- Menards
- Nationwide Insurance
- Pella Corporation
- RSM US LLP
- Sherwin-Williams
- Target Stores
- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Wells Fargo
Management Features
2025 IA-CEO 3rd Annual Employee Ownership Conference
Thu, Oct 23 2025
8:00am - 4:00pm
FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Campus, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA
Beyond the Classroom
Develop your leadership skills and meet new people by joining a student organization.
The Mission of Business Professionals of America is to develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth and service. Members participate in activities to accomplish their goals of self-improvement and leadership development.
Ever wanted to be your own boss? Enhance your skills by joining the UNI Entrepreneurs Club. This group of students actively focuses on developing and utilizing the skills necessary to form functioning revenue-earning identities.
Women in Business is a community within the UNI college of business that fosters development and allows members to expand their professional experiences to work towards a successful future.
Global Business Club offers students the opportunity to learn about global business issues. Provides an environment in which students can share ideas and experiences and can network with students from other nations.