As a Business Management major at JMU, you'll learn how organizations operate and how to coordinate people, resources and projects to achieve business goals.
Management attracts students who enjoy working with people and guiding efforts toward a common objective. They are often strong communicators and collaborators who are adaptable, comfortable taking initiative and skilled at thinking strategically.
The program prepares you for careers in consulting, project management, human resources and operations. You'll develop the skills to solve organizational challenges, adapt to changing priorities and help teams and businesses perform effectively.
What you’ll gain:
- The ability to lead teams, manage projects and navigate organizational challenges
- Experience analyzing business situations and making decisions with incomplete or evolving information
- Exposure to different areas of business through concentrations like consulting, human resources and entrepreneurship
- A human resource management concentration aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), allowing you to pursue certification without the typical two years of required work experience.
"Every step of my journey as a management major at JMU has shaped me into the person I am today. The guidance I received from dedicated faculty was pivotal to my success, and I am proud to now serve in a role in internal audit at KPMG."
Gracie Murphy ('24), Associate Internal Auditor, KPMG
