Alumni will go on to successful careers in
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Nonprofits
- Public administration
- Information technology
- Supply chain
- Human resources
Management
- Bachelors of Business Administration
- Minor
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The Management Program
Successful organizations know how to manage people and resources efficiently to accomplish organizational goals and keep those goals in tune with changes in the external environment. Management specifies the coordination and integration of work activities with and through other people. Students majoring in management learn the four major functions of business management (i.e., planning, organizing, leading, and controlling), and how individuals, teams, and program managers implement strategies effectively, efficiently, and ethically.
The McKenna School management department is one of the few departments in the United States to offer students in-depth training in Operational Excellence and cutting-edge training in Management Information Systems.
Undergraduate Programs
Program Highlights
Clubs and Organizations
The Women in Business Club hosts an annual panel discussion with local businesswomen, and along with several other universities, helps SVC host the Women Who Lead Conference in Pittsburgh. Membership in our chapter of Delta Mu Delta Honors Society gives students an international community of like-minded peers as well as a variety of professional development experiences and networking opportunities.
Extra Certificates and Degrees
Saint Vincent’s Business Department offers several add-on certificates to make you more knowledgeable and marketable in your field of choice. Choose to earn a certificate in non-profit, operational excellence, organizational leadership, project management, SAP, or SAP University Alliance. Our Master of Science Degree in Management: Operational Excellence complements the undergrad experience while preparing students for leadership roles in organization and industry.
Comprehensive Business Curriculum
Students in business management will get a well-rounded degree featuring the topical areas of human resources, project management, strategic planning, supply chain, operations, and information systems. SVC’s business curriculum is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Operational Excellence
Our unique approach to continuous improvement, problem solving, and waste reduction in our Operational Excellence courses as well as our emphasis on ERP systems implementation and consulting prepares students for unique career experiences.
Careers after Saint Vincent
Our students have secured jobs and internships at a variety of companies in their field including:
- Amazon
- BNY Mellon
- Cardinal Health
- Catholic University
- DK Environmental
- East Penn Manufacturing
- Enterprise
- Kennametal
- PNC Financial Services
- SAP
- Synesis International Inc.
- Total Quality Logistics
Student Success Stories
Derek Hile, C’17, Stellar One
"My time in the McKenna School of Business was one of the best investments I've ever made. The business management program didn't just teach me concepts, it prepared me to actually use them. Within my first year out of school, I was involved in a corporate acquisition, and I felt genuinely prepared to navigate that experience because of what I had learned in the classroom. I am proud to be a Bearcat, and I carry what I learned there with me every day."
Curriculum Requirements
The management major is part of the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government and supported by our core curriculum, where students delve into diverse academic subjects at both foundational and advanced levels to explore how different disciplines connect, fostering deeper self-understanding and proficiency in their chosen field of study.
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Required Courses
Management Major Requirements (25 credits):
- BA 150 Managerial Accounting
- BA 232 Human Resources Management
- BA 250 Global Business Management or BA 251 International Business
- BA 280 Leadership
- BA 398 Project Management I
- BA 444 Operations Management
- BA 344 Introduction to Operational Excellence
- BA 351/A Statistics and Analytics II & Excel II Lab
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Key Courses
Human Resource Management
You’ll learn how strong human resources practices can give organizations a competitive edge. Topics include how employers and employees work together, workplace laws and regulations, and how companies attract, develop, and retain talent. The course also shows how HR connects to overall business strategy and helps organizations succeed.
Leadership
This course explores what it means to be an effective leader in today’s global business environment. You’ll learn key leadership theories and how to apply them in real situations, with a focus on driving improvement and managing change. The course emphasizes ethical leadership and is guided by the Ten Benedictine Hallmarks.
Project Management I
This course introduces the basics of project management—a high-demand career field. You’ll learn how to plan, lead, and complete projects from start to finish, including key steps like initiating, planning, executing, and closing. The course also covers in-demand skills, teamwork, and potential certification paths to help you succeed as a project manager.
Facilities and Resources
The Small Business Development Center
This award-winning center provides entrepreneurs with the education, information, and tools necessary to start or grow a small business in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties.
The Gary Quinlivan Operational Excellence Lab
Rooted in our nearly two decades of focus on Operational Excellence, this unique lab provides further hands-on learning to our students and allows our faculty to extend our offerings to organizations pursuing our unique version of Operational Excellence.
Program Distinctives
The McKenna School of Business has eight undergraduate programs and one graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). They are accounting, business administration, business data analytics, business economics, finance, international business, management, marketing, sports management, and the Master of Science in management: operational excellence graduate program.
With a requirement for faculty professional development (e.g., publications and research) and courses primarily taught by faculty holding doctorates, the ACBSP is the leading business accreditation program devoted to teaching excellence and service to students. Attributable to our ACBSP accreditation, students receive in depth knowledge in 12 business core competency areas: Accounting, Management, Business Ethics, Marketing, Information Systems, Business Finance, the Legal Environment of Business, Statistics, Business Policies, Economics, Quantitative Skills and Global Dimensions in Business.
The McKenna School is also a member of the Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration. The Politics and Criminal Justice programs are not accredited through the ACBSP; however, all programs in the McKenna School have regional accreditation through the Middle States Association. The ACBSP is one of the two premier accrediting agencies for business schools worldwide.
Our Faculty
Assistant Professor
Management & Administration
724-805-2931 | Aurelius Hall 215
Professor | Department Chair
Management & Administration
724-805-2862 | Aurelius Hall 211
Mary S. Carey Chair in Ethics and Catholic Social Thought
Management & Administration
724-805-2201 | Aurelius Hall 218
Executive in Residence
Management & Administration
724-805-2191 | Aurelius Hall 221
Instructor
Management & Administration
724-805-2815 | Aurelius Hall 222
Assistant Professor | Graduate Director (Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence) | Executive Director (Kennametal Center for Operational Excellence)
Management & Administration
724-805-2509 | Aurelius Hall 122
Dean, Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government
Management & Administration
724-805-2654 | Aurelius Hall 204
