2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

MANAGEMENT
DR. GERALD BIBERMAN, Chairperson
Management involves getting things done through people. The Management major
provides students with a broad-based, generalist background that is designed to provide
graduates with the skills and tools needed to cope successfully with the challenging roles
and expectations that are sweeping through organizations. “Getting things done” involves
analyzing, designing and continuously improving an organization’s structure and processes.
“Through people” involves leading, motivating, and working effectively with other people
in teams and other settings. Management courses use a variety of teaching techniques that
involve a high degree of student/faculty interaction–including experiential exercises, student
presentations, simulations and team activities–to develop self-analytic skill, team and
communication skills. Students working with their faculty and advisors can choose from a
variety of courses to design a program of study that will prepare them to enter a variety of
positions in private industry and other organizations.
MINORS:
Management of Structures and Systems — This minor focuses on the skills a successful
manager needs to plan, organize, maintain, and improve an organization’s structures and
systems. The student will take MGT 351, 352, 460, 461, 462 and any upper-level management
elective except MGT 455.
Management of People and Teams — This minor focuses on the skills a successful manager
needs to meet the management challenges of people and teams in today’s workplace.
The student will take MGT 351, 352, 361, 362, 471 and any upper-level Management elective
except MGT 455.
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