Why Choose Management?
It's an Important and Changing Field
As long as there are businesses, there will be a need for managers. While their focus may be in a specific area, managers need to understand all parts of an organization to ensure that it functions smoothly. This includes finance, marketing, production and human resources. To be a good manager, you also have to be a people person. You should be comfortable working with people of all backgrounds and experience levels. Employees depend on good leaders to inspire and push toward the cutting-edge.
There is also a growing trend of social responsibility in the corporate world. For-profit companies are giving back to charities, incorporating sustainable practices into business and mentoring the next generation. To be an ethical manager in today’s world means considering how your business affects the world in a positive way.
Hands-on Opportunities
As a business student, you’ll use New York City as your classroom. You can take part in site visits and apply for internships at major companies like Mutual of America, Bloomberg and JP Morgan. On campus, you will have the chance to attend career fairs, guest speaker series, networking events or be paired with a professional mentor.
Eager to manage your own business? The School of Business offers several classes on business strategy for small ventures and entrepreneurships. There’s also an Innovation Contest held each spring through the Entrepreneurship Club, which is open to all students. Student teams present their business ideas to a panel of judges a la Shark Tank for a monetary prize.
The Faculty
Our faculty are industry professionals with years of experience. They take time to get to know students individually in small classes of 15-20. Each year, they conduct hands-on research projects and case studies with students interested in personalized learning.