Business Management, BS
A Hilbert College business management degree equips you with the critical knowledge and competencies to thrive in today’s ever-changing global economy. You’ll develop essential skills like organization, motivation, teamwork, networking, leadership, and ethical decision-making, empowering you to manage effectively across diverse professional settings.
Earning your Bachelor of Science in Business Management prepares you for a meaningful, people-centered career in which you can make a true impact on the organizations you serve.
What Can You Do With a Business Management Degree?
Quality business managers are needed in practically every industry. No matter where you want to exert your influence, you can find purpose in areas such as:
- Health care
- Hospitality
- Human resources
- Information technology and software
- Marketing and communications
- Operations and manufacturing
- Sales and consulting
Business Management Degree Benefits
A business management degree can withstand economic and social changes, as effective managers are always critical to organizational well-being.
Hilbert’s program allows students to learn from professors with years of real-world business experience and acquire a firm foundation in accounting, finance, marketing, business law, strategic planning and information technology.
Students come away with the analytical, communication, and leadership skills to be inclusive and ethical managers in any environment.
Business Degree Options
At Hilbert, we understand that each student has different goals. That’s why we’ve built various degree options—so you can learn what and how you want.
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business Administration is specifically designed to help you establish the foundations for a fruitful and profitable business career. Along with learning current business strategies through classroom lessons, you’ll develop a management skills portfolio to help you showcase your new business acumen to potential employers.
Bachelor of Science in Sports Industry Management
The sports industry management (SIM) program at Hilbert College combines a practical foundation in business disciplines with internship experience, producing graduates with the ability to organize, plan, and lead in a host of sports-related industries.
Business Management Degree Careers
Your business management degree can open the door to various well-paying careers—especially as you gain experience. Below are some common career paths.*
Median Salary: $62,850 in May 2023
Number of Jobs: 392,900
Projected Growth: 3% from 2021- 2031
Median Salary: $99,410 in May 2023
Number of Jobs: 950,600
Projected Growth: 11% from 2021- 2031
Median Salary: $99,010 in May 2023
Number of Jobs: 373,800
Projected Growth: 9% from 2021 – 2031
Sales Manager
Median Salary: $99,010 in May 2023
Number of Jobs: 469,800
Projected Growth: 5% from 2021- 2031
Compensation & Benefits Managers
Median Salary: $136,380 in May 2023
Number of Jobs: 15,700
Projected Growth: 2% from 2021- 2031
Median Salary: $131,870 in May 2023
Number of Jobs: 347,000
Projected Growth: 10% from 2021- 2031
*Salary, growth, and job numbers info based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
What Is the Typical Business Management Degree Salary?
The median annual salary for the holder of a bachelor’s degree in business management was about $70,000, according to Payscale. However, salaries can increase substantially with experience in the field.
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Why Choose Hilbert for Your Business Management Degree?
At Hilbert, we cultivate a community of changemakers. We believe in amplifying good in the world, fostering a welcoming environment built on service, compassion, and integrity. Here, you’ll find yourself surrounded by passionate individuals dedicated to using their education to make a real difference. We equip you with the skills and support you need to become a successful and ethical business leader who uplifts those around you.
Our Business Management program offers the perfect launchpad for your career. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, you’ll receive personalized guidance to ensure your academic progress and career development. Our program features:
- Conscientious advisement: Your advisor will help you chart your academic path and prepare for your desired career.
- Caring faculty: Dedicated professors challenge and guide you, fostering both personal and professional growth.
- Distinctive service-learning opportunities: Apply your classroom knowledge to real-world projects, while embodying Franciscan values.
- Required internships: Gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting.
- Engaging coursework: Connect theoretical concepts with practical applications through innovative projects.
- Thriving student organizations: Participate in clubs like Enactus, Phi Beta Lambda, Rotaract, and Sigma Beta Delta, gaining valuable leadership and co-curricular experience.
Business Management Degree Curriculum
To bridge the gap between theory and practice, students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program receive experiential training through fieldwork assignments and a strategic management course that serves as a capstone to their studies.
Business management students complete an internship their senior year, earning academic credit for the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical work experience. Time and time again, internships open doors to future employment for Hilbert students.
A major goal of the business management degree program is to help students develop a management skills portfolio (MSP). The portfolio demonstrates a student’s capabilities and is a valuable resource for pursuing management careers or graduate education and training in business and related areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
A business management degree allows you to break into practically any industry, from health care and technology to sales and marketing. Wherever your passions lie, you can find a well-paying career as a business manager.
According to Payscale, the median annual salary for a bachelor’s in business management degree holder was approximately $66,000 in 2022, with potential for large salary gains with experience.
For a full-time student without transfer credits, the business management degree takes four years, or eight semesters, to complete.
A business management degree allows you to understand many different areas of business, making you a dynamic individual capable of contributing to a wide variety of organizations and departments.
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