Fermanian School of Business

Do you possess leadership qualities? When faced with a problem, do people look to you to find a solution? Do you like being in charge of different aspects of projects or tasks? You may have what it takes to be a successful manager.

Managers are responsible for achieving organizational objectives by coordinating money, materials, machines, and most important of all, the efforts of people. Managers set objectives, establish policies, plan, organize, direct, communicate, and make decisions. Since their principal concern is solving problems, managers are continually defining problems and seeking solutions. To be an effective manager, an individual needs a broad knowledge of the practice of management, the workings of business and the economy, and the behavior of people.

Overview

PLNU explores management in two ways. One is through a specific concentration in management for business administration majors. The second is a major called industrial-organizational psychology, which consolidates the business and psychology departments and focuses on the human side of business. The primary goal of the major is to equip students with the intellectual and professional tools needed to assume responsible positions in business, industry, education and social service organizations. Specific goals include basic understanding of the following:

• Effective management of people, resources, tools, time and money.
• The psychological realities of managing people
• Foundational knowledge in preparation for further field study.
  

Special Features:

• Students gain an understanding of the human side of organizations and how to handle people as resources more effectively and efficiently.
• Access to classrooms in the high-tech, state-of-the-art Fermanian School of Business.
• MBA program
• Access to an extensive database of potential employers and internships throughout San Diego County and across the country.
  

Career Opportunities:

• Operations Managers
• Sales Managers
• Financial Managers
• Merchandising Managers
• Management Analysts
• Corporate Planners
• Human Resources Managers
• Small Business Operations