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Department of Business Administration

Management

Lead teams, operations, and organizations toward their goals.

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Program Length
4 years (full-time)
Credit Hours
120 credit hours
Delivery Format
On-campus
Department
Department of Business Administration
School
Business
Career Outlook
Steady regional demand
Location
Orangeburg, SC
Overview

Inside Management.

The Management major builds the leadership, organizational behavior, operations, and strategy skills needed to lead people and projects.

Graduates are prepared for supervisory and management roles across business, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations.

Student experience

Students in Management learn in small, mentorship-driven classes, work closely with faculty on research and creative projects, and build a portfolio of real-world experience before they graduate.

What You'll Learn

  • 01Explain the role and functions of management
  • 02Apply analytical, behavioral, and systems approaches to organizational problems
  • 03Navigate managerial situations in technological and global contexts
  • 04Prepare for management careers, certification, or graduate study

Why This Program

  • Leadership and strategy focus
  • Internship and professional experience
  • Direct pathway to the M.B.A.
Curriculum

What You'll Study.

Major Requirements

  • 0145 credit hours of business core requirements
  • 0224 credit hours of management requirements

General Education

  • 0139 semester credit hours

Electives

  • 0112 credit hours of free electives or minor requirements
  • 02Total program requirement: 120 credit hours

Downloadable curriculum sheet — coming soon

Career pathways

Where This Degree Takes You.

Common Job Titles

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Team Lead
  • Business Analyst
  • Department Supervisor

Graduate School Options

  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
  • Graduate management programs

Industry Sectors

  • Management
  • Operations
  • Consulting
  • Public & Nonprofit Sector
Salary outlook

Salary outcomes vary by role and region — connect with Claflin Career Services for current, verified data for this field.

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Experiential learning

Learn by Doing.

Real experience is built into the program — from internships and research to service learning and study abroad.

Internships

Placements with regional employers and partners connected to the Department of Business Administration.

Undergraduate Research

Mentored, faculty-led research beginning as early as the first year.

Field Experiences

Site visits, practica, and community-based learning that apply classroom theory.

Service Learning

Projects that connect coursework to Orangeburg and the surrounding community.

Study Abroad

Global programs coordinated through the Office of Global Programs.

Faculty

Learn from Dedicated Scholars.

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Faculty Name

Chair, Department of Business Administration

Focus

Strategy & entrepreneurship

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Faculty Name

Professor of Accounting

Focus

Accounting & finance

Student success

Outcomes That Speak for Themselves.

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“The Management program gave me the mentorship and hands-on experience to step confidently into my career.”
Claflin Graduate
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“My professors knew me by name and pushed me to do work I didn't know I was capable of.”
Current Student
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Admissions

How to Apply.

Requirements

  • Completed Claflin University application
  • Official high school transcript (or college transcripts for transfers)
  • Self-reported test scores (test-optional pathways available)
  • Personal statement and any program-specific materials

Deadlines

  • Fall priority: November 1 — Spring priority: November 15
  • Rolling admission after priority dates while space remains
  • Financial aid: complete the FAFSA by the published priority date

Application Process

  1. 01Submit your free application online
  2. 02Send official transcripts and supporting documents
  3. 03Connect with your admissions counselor
  4. 04Receive your decision and financial aid package

Answer the call

Your Management Journey Starts Here.

Take the next step toward a Claflin education — apply, request information, or schedule a visit today.