Why Management at UT Southern?
Discover an exciting future in Business Management at UT Southern’s DW Johnston School of Business, where academic excellence meets real-world readiness. Founded in 1994 and named after Nashville business leader Daniel Webster Johnston, we aim to be recognized as south-central Tennessee’s leading undergraduate business program. And we’d love to welcome you!
Our vision is clear: to prepare you for a thriving career in business, government, or the non-profit sector within our region. As the largest major at UT Southern, Business Management offers you a comprehensive curriculum enriched by our faculty’s diverse real-world experiences—from managing small enterprises to steering large corporations. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on internships, you will gain practical insights and skills that translate seamlessly into professional success.
At UT Southern, we emphasize your academic proficiency, ethical leadership, and effective communication—skills essential for navigating today’s business landscape with integrity and impact. Your work culminates with a demanding, yet rewarding personal Capstone project in your senior year, allowing you to apply your learning to real-world business challenges and enhance your readiness for the workforce.
A degree in Business Management opens doors to many career paths, ranging from general management to entrepreneurship, sales, human resources, and beyond. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for individuals with a business degree stands at $65,000, reflecting the opportunities available to our graduates.
A Word About Minors
While a minor in Management is not possible, you could complement your Management major with a minor in another field. Check out the Related Programs list and reach out to a program coordinator for more information.
A minor, which is typically eighteen credit hours, is a grouping of courses in a particular academic field of study designed to provide you with expanded knowledge and competency in an area outside your major.
Program Details
Degree Type
Bachelor of Business Administration
Program Coordinator
Pat Ford
What’s Possible With a Degree in Management?
Join us at UT Southern and embark on a journey where your passion for business meets practical education, preparing you to lead and innovate in today’s competitive business environment. Explore the possibilities, shape your future, and become part of a warm and supportive community committed to your academic and professional success.
Career options include:
- Business Analyst
- Event Planner
- Government Administrator
- Human Resource Specialist/Manager
- Management Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Nonprofit Manager
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Retail Manager
- Risk Manager
- Sales Manager
- Small Business Owner
- Supply Chain Manager
The Courses You’ll Take
The Business Management Program is a four-year program consisting of 120 total credit hours, including 41 general education core credit hours and 79 Business-related credit hours, 15 of which need to be Business core classes such as Accounting, Economics, Computer Literacy, and Introduction to Business.
Students also take 48 credit hours of Management Courses, which conclude with a Senior Capstone project in Strategic Management. With 16 credit hours of electives, an internship and a minor are possible.
Note: All Business majors must make a “C-“ or higher in all upper-level business courses.
Note: All Business majors must complete an assessment exam as a requirement for graduation.
Management Major Coursework + Recommended Four-Year Plan
Good to Know
Students have the opportunity to join Sigma Beta Delta, the Business Honors Society.
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Merit Aid Program: Free Tuition for Qualifying Students
We’re committed to providing access to all! In conjunction with UT Promise, HOPE, the state lottery, and institutional aid, 75% of Tennessee residents qualify to attend UT Southern for free. In addition, approximately 97% of our students are qualified to receive financial aid.
