Management and Leadership Major

Program Advisor

Mary Ann Wisniewski, Professor (mwisniew@carrollu.edu)

A major in Management and Leadership prepares students to work in a variety of organizations, from small businesses, to nonprofit organizations, to multinational companies. Students will develop skills in setting compelling organizational goals and in leading others to effectively and efficiently use resources to achieve those goals. A degree in Management and Leadership can be applied to practically every industry and organization, including department managers, team managers, project managers, to CEOs.

Assurance of Learning Goals

1. Demonstrate Global Awareness
   To meet this goal, students will describe similarities and differences among cultures; demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural values and issues; and assess how global markets impact business decision-making.
2. Analyze Critically
   To meet this goal, students will demonstrate knowledge of the decision-making process; evaluate information for credibility and appropriateness; create and use appropriate quantitative analyses to inform decision making; and understand and describe the consequences that result from specific business decisions.
3. Plan Strategically
   To meet this goal, students will formulate an organizational vision, mission, goals, and values; develop a business strategy; and critically evaluate and adjust business strategies.
4. Communicate Effectively
   To meet this goal, students will effectively communicate orally; effectively communicate through writing reports, memos, and papers; and effectively communicate at the interpersonal level by working in teams on varying projects.