Business Management

Major

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Bachelor's
Business Management

Become a Leader in Business

Are you interested in leading a team at a company or another organization? Or do you aspire to one day own and operate your own business? If so, then the Business Management major at Framingham State University will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to get started.

Our mission is to prepare you for success in a diverse, complex, regional and global business environment. You will be taught in an innovative, collaborative learning environment that actively engages you with fellow students, faculty, and the business community to develop ethical, and responsible leaders and members of society. Students learn about a wide array of topics in the functional areas of accounting, finance, international business, operations, marketing and strategy. Business degrees are often deemed essential for advancement to higher-level positions within a company – and therefore higher earning potential - as they prepare graduates for leadership roles. Framingham State's proximity to leading businesses and industries within the Greater Boston area will provide you with a competitive edge.

The College of Business oversees Framingham State’s Entrepreneur Innovation Center, which serves as a small business incubator for the region. Intern alongside current professionals as they get their business ideas off the ground and plant the seeds for your own future company.  Our concentration in Entrepreneurship is a great option if your goal is to one day launch your own venture.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

The General Education Requirement
All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of eleven (11) courses outside of the major department. The General Education Domain III-C (Global Competency, Ethical Reasoning, and/or Human Diversity) requirement is satisfied through the completion of major in Management.

Course Prerequisites
Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.

Related Minors
Students are encouraged but not required to select a minor in another discipline that may enhance the students’ preparation for their individual employment or graduate school goals. Students should discuss these possibilities with their academic advisors.

Choose three (3) electives 300-level or above from:

  • ENTR Entrepreneurship Elective (Must be 300-level or above)
  • MGMT Management Elective (Must be 300-level or above)

Career Opportunities

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Project Manager

Organize, plan, and coordinate business projects to ensure they meet deadlines and company goals.

Business Manager

Supervise and manage the business of a company, including assets, operations and employees.

Account Executive

Acquire new clients for your company and maintain relationships through customer service.  

Business Consultant

Work with clients to gather business information through research, interviews and other methods.

Director of Operations

Oversee and encourage the growth and profitability of an organization.

Entrepreneur ventures

Start a business or join early-stage startups to gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship. 

Meet Our Faculty

Photo of Karen Druffel

Karen Druffel

Associate Professor of Business, Management and Business Information Technology Department and Program Coordinator and Advisor, Master of Business Administration
508-626-4852
kdruffel@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
Jorge Riveras

Jorge Riveras, Ph.D.

Coordinator of Management Programs, Associate Professor of Business, Management and Business Information Technology Department
508-626-4572
jriveras@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall

Erastus Ndinguri

Associate Professor of Management, Management and Business Information Technology Department
508-626-4882
endinguri@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
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John Palabiyik, Ph.D.

Department Chair and Coordinator of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, Management and Business Information Technology Department
508-626-4858
jpalabiyik@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
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Kenzler Joseph

Kenzler Joseph, Senior, Management Major

I’d like to launch my own company that hopefully can do some good for people in need. The skills and opportunities I’m receiving in and outside the classroom at FSU are setting me up to be successful”

Kenzler Joseph

Germano Lima ’12, IRS

As a student, I founded the Brazilian Business Club to help students practice their leadership skills and to connect with Framingham’s large Brazilian community."

Learn More or Apply

If you are interested in learning more about the Business programs at FSU, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500. 

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