Learn what it takes to effectively lead employees, create a healthy work culture and grow a business with a management degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. 

Part of the AACSB accredited business school, the management program will provide you with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to unite employees and accomplish a common goal and mission. Through unique assignments and projects, you'll learn specific methods for managing change, developing strategy, avoiding toxic decision-making practices, identifying effective reward structures and maintaining an ethical organizational culture.

Graduate with real-world experience, too. UW-Eau Claire prides itself on providing students with resume-building and experiential learning opportunities. Join one of 20+ business student organizations, compete in regional and national competitions, study abroad and take on an internship. It's through these experiences that you'll learn fundamental management skills, including communication, teamwork, critical thinking, analytical and leadership. 

Because of the broad-based nature of the program, graduates go on to pursue management in a wide variety of fields, including financial, retail, manufacturing, operations, information systems, hospitality, healthcare and more. 

Accreditation information

Our business programs are among the best. We are accredited by AACSB International, a mark of excellence achieved by less than 5% of all business schools worldwide.

Because of the broad-based nature of the management bachelor's degree, you'll learn an array of techniques and best-practices that can be used in a wide variety of career paths.

Where are management degree alumni now?

• Senior analyst, 3M
• Quality analytics, Google
• Manager, Wells Fargo
• District manager, ALDI 
• Operations manager, Amazon Customer Service
• Production supervisor, Prairie Farms Dairy
• Management supervisor, Catapult Marketing

Management careers

• Business analyst
• Marketing manager
• Natural sciences manager
• Financial manager
• Sales manager
• Data scientist

The management program prepares students for success through a curriculum that includes a strong liberal education core and a broad background of major-specific coursework in management and business. A required professional development program will also cover topics in career planning, professional image, interviewing, etiquette and networking. 

What classes do management majors take?

Your classes may cover topics like: 

• Business law 
• Human resource management 
• Production planning and control 
• Managerial accounting 
• Quality management 
• Small business consulting 
• Retail management 

Learn more about the comprehensive management major in the UWEC course catalog.

Learn more about the management minor in the UWEC course catalog.

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