About This Program
Are you a natural leader? Do you enjoy motivating others and helping teams align around a shared vision? Would you like to help organizations run more effectively while empowering people to perform at their best? If so, the Management major may be a great fit for you.
This major trains you to facilitate the work of others and ensure that organizational goals are achieved. You’ll develop decision-making and leadership skills while learning how to align people, strategy, and performance. Management majors also have opportunities to network with professionals, join the Management Club, and take on leadership roles in student-led initiatives.
Program Highlights
- Learn from award-winning Management Studies Department faculty
- Understand team dynamics and develop strategies for leading others toward group and organizational success
- Learn how organizational structure, leadership, and the external environment affect decision-making and performance
Research & Experiential Learning
- The UMD Management Club, where you hear from industry professionals, tour local businesses, and receive career guidance
- Professional engagement during LSBE Company Days
- A wide range of business-related student clubs open to all LSBE students
- Participation in the Passport Program, which builds soft skills and professional readiness
Student Internships
LSBE’s in-house internship program is led by a dedicated director who manages over 200 internships annually. The director supports both you and employers to ensure impactful, real-world experiences.
Management students regularly secure internships at companies such as: 3M, Cintas, Google, Hormel, Fastenal, Land O’Lakes, Minnesota Vikings, Target, UnitedHealth Group, Sherwin-Williams, Taylor Corporation, and SPS Commerce—as well as Duluth-based and remote options during the school year.
Potential Careers
- Manager or administrator
- Project manager or team leader
- Consultant or analyst
- Development manager
- Operations manager
Scholarships
LSBE awards more than 150 scholarships each year across all business majors.
Get Involved
- Management Club
- UMD Sales Club
- AMA (American Marketing Association)
- Accounting Club
- Finance Club
- Investment Club
- MIS/BA Club
- MGD (Marketing and Graphic Design) Club
- Economics Club
- SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Student Health Care Management Association (SHMA)
- Duluth Women in Business
- Entrepreneurship Club
- UMD Analytics Club
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.