2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology

Graduates holding the Bachelor of Science degree in Management (Industrial, General, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management), Human Resource Management, or International Business may find employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Opportunities are expected to be especially plentiful in the services sector (e.g., retailing, health care, information technology, finance, and transportation) where these degrees will be especially valuable.

The Bachelor of Science in Management program offers three concentrations: Industrial Management, General Management, and Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Students in the Industrial Management concentration are well grounded in both management theory and application, but their focus is more upon production, operations, and quality, inventory, and capacity management. The concentration in General Management is distinguished by its greater flexibility that can be useful to the student who wishes to design a customized management specialization. Students taking the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management concentration will focus on creation and operation of a small business. This concentration might also be desirable for graduates who will be working in small businesses where the manager often must wear several hats.

The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management prepares individuals in both the theoretical and applied aspects of managing the human resources function in organizations as a generalist or specialist. Students will gain expertise in areas such as job design, staffing, training, compensation, and performance appraisal.

The Bachelor of Science in International Business offers students an opportunity to acquire a thorough understanding of managing global operations in the contemporary business environment. In addition, students develop skills in a traditional functional area. The combination of these two objectives enable students to successfully perform in today's competitive global economy.