Charlton College of Business

Management

As the flagship major of business education, a BS in Management equips you to motivate high-performing teams, optimize operations, and execute high-stakes strategy across dynamic industries.

Degree: Bachelor of Science; Accelerated degree option
Modality: On-campus; Also offered online

Duration: 4 years
Credits: 120
Accreditation: AACSB

Average starting salary:: $51,509 Average starting salary. View career outcomes.

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Lead with confidence. Build what's next.

A degree in management equips you to lead teams, launch ventures, and drive results in today’s dynamic and competitive organizations. You’ll build strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills while motivating high-performing teams, designing and executing business strategy, and driving measurable organizational performance in complex environments. Rooted in experiential learning and faculty expertise, the program emphasizes real-world application from day one.

Whether you aspire to start a company, leading a department, or transforming operations at scale, management stands among the most powerful and sought-after business degrees, positioning graduates to lead across industries and shape what comes next. This is where future leaders are built—ready to lead with confidence and define what’s next.

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Average starting salary

Source: UMass Dartmouth NACE AY 2025 Data Collection of Undergraduate Alumni

48%

Job growth for managers skilled in AI workflow integration

Source: World Economic Forum

24%

Job growth for medical and health services managers

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

1.1M

Projected annual job openings in management occupations

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

What can I do with a Management BS degree?

A management degree prepares you for leadership and supervisory roles across industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, technology, government, and nonprofit organizations. Graduates pursue careers in operations, human resources, project management, sales management, entrepreneurship, and more.

Project manager
Management consultant

Entrepreneur
Business development manager

Global supply chain manager
Sustainability manager

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Curriculum

You'll complete a total 120 credit hours, consisting of business foundation courses, management courses, and University Studies courses, which expose you to an array of disciplines and experiences.

Our curriculum prepares you for responsible roles close to the action, with an emphasis on:

business plan development
project management
leadership and supervision
event planning
strategic planning
effective communications

Student spotlight

Devon Zapor '24: Event management

Hometown: Coventry, CT
Major: Management
Minor: Operations Management—Business analytics
Employment: Admissions Ambassador
Achievements: Dean's List 3X

Accelerated degree options

Explore accelerated pathways that may help you complete your bachelor’s degree sooner, begin graduate coursework early, or pursue a streamlined path to a master’s, teaching, or law degree. Available options vary by program and eligibility.

4+1 Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s option

Qualified students in this program may be eligible to pursue an accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway at UMass Dartmouth. This option allows you to begin graduate coursework while completing your undergraduate degree and transition directly into a master's program.

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3+3 with UMass Law: a fast track to a law degree

Enrollment in the 3+3 joint degree program with UMass Law offers an accelerated pathway to an undergraduate and law degree, enabling qualifying students to substitute the first year of law school for the final year of their undergraduate program, thereby earning both a bachelor’s degree from UMass Dartmouth and a Juris Doctor from UMass Law in six rather than seven years.

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Online or on-campus - your choice

Management BS is also offered online

Transfer credits or earn your degree completely online.

Accolades

UMass Dartmouth is a nationally ranked R2 research university that combines the resources of a major university with a personalized educational experience. Ranked among the top 15 public research institutions with fewer than 10,000 students and in the top 17% nationally for return on investment, UMass Dartmouth is recognized for advancing research, social mobility, and career-ready education.

AACSB-Accredited Excellence at Charlton

The Charlton College of Business holds AACSB accreditation, a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Nationally ranked undergraduate, graduate, and online programs combine rigorous academics with experiential learning, while strong employment and salary outcomes demonstrate the lasting value of a Charlton education.

Accreditations and distinctions

Charlton is proud to be one of less than 6% of business schools worldwide to earn AACSB accreditation, the gold standard for business schools.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about the Management BS program? Here you will find answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.

Yes. Management is one of the most flexible business degrees. It provides broad preparation in leadership and organizational strategy, allowing graduates to work across industries and functional areas.

The entrepreneurship concentration focuses on launching new ventures and developing innovative products and services. It prepares you to start your own business or drive innovation within an existing organization.

The general management concentration provides broad leadership preparation in operations, personnel management, strategic planning, and organizational development.

Management students develop skills in: