Management at NIU
Bachelor of Science
Inspire, innovate and lead teams of all sizes.
Are you a people person? Consider a career in management. It's all about communication, caring and confidence, flowing from a foundation of solid business skills. Whether you're motivating a group of employees, growing a workforce or creating new connections as an entrepreneur, you'll focus on people as well as processes.
I’m majoring in management with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and social responsibility. As a business owner, I’m eager to gain insight into what it takes to run a successful business. At NIU, I’m gaining not only a business education, but also firsthand experience, thanks to the NIU business staff.”
Did You Know?
Our Center for Entrepreneurship and Social Impact provides opportunities for you to create business solutions that address urgent social issues.
What Can I Do With a Management Degree From NIU?
Our program will prepare you to begin a successful career in almost any business setting, from start-ups to global organizations.
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Fast-track Your Graduate Degree
If your career goals require both business and legal expertise, consider our accelerated B.S. in management and J.D. (law degree) program.
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What to Expect as a Management Major at NIU
Our program will build your communication skills, as well as your problem-solving and relationship-building abilities. By choosing one of the following emphases, you can focus your degree on your interests and goals:
- Entrepreneurship and social responsibility
- Human resource management
- Leadership and management
How We’ll Help You Succeed
Apply for free and we’ll automatically consider you for a renewable merit scholarship.
Pursue your bachelor's degree at an exceptional value with our affordable tuition and fees.
Get access to career support resources like assessments, leadership courses and resume/cover letter support.
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First-year Students
(Freshman)
High School GPA
3.0 or higher?
You're guaranteed general NIU admission.
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Transfer Students
ALL COLLEGES GPA
2.0 or higher?
You're guaranteed general NIU admission.
ALL COLLEGES GPA
3.0 or higher?
You're guaranteed a
renewable merit scholarship.
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