Management & Leadership

Learn to Lead Organizations Forward!

Strong management keeps organizations running smoothly, while great leadership inspires teams to drive innovation and success. Together, they form the foundation of every business discipline. A concentration in Management & Leadership equips students with the skills to navigate complexity, motivate teams, and shape the future of organizations across industries. Whether in corporate, nonprofit, or entrepreneurial settings, graduates are prepared to make an immediate impact—leading with confidence, driving growth, and creating lasting value.

Only 67%

of workers agree that their manager is doing a great job

#1

reason that workers quit are because of 'bad bosses'

33%

of workers look for a new job because they're bored

Why Choose Management & Leadership?

A degree in Management & Leadership equips students with a wide variety of skills that are in high demand across diverse industries. Leadership and management professionals are crucial for cultivating productive workplace environments, driving employee engagement, and managing organizational change. You can effectively influence company culture and lead a company forward into the future.

The Management and Leadership option is versatile. It prepares graduates for entry level management development programs and gives them the knowledge they need to advance their management careers. By selection of the appropriate electives, a student can customize the option to fit their individual career goals.

Career Paths for this Degree Include:

Management Consultant

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Project Manager

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Organizational Development Specialist

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Healthcare Administrator

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Sales Manager

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What Will You Learn?

Students will learn fundamental principles of organizational behavior, strategic planning, and decision-making. They will study topics such as team dynamics, conflict resolution, and motivational strategies to effectively lead and manage diverse groups of people. Additionally, students develop skills in communication, problem-solving, and ethical leadership, preparing them for roles in various industries where they can drive organizational success and innovation.

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Course Requirements

Applied Learning Opportunities

Student & Career Success

Required Courses:

MGT 356 - Human Resource Management
MGT 358 - Organizational Behavior
MGT 452 - Leadership and Organizational Change
MGT 352 - International Management OR MGT 355 - Ethics in Management

Plus, choose three courses from the following:

EBD 354 - Managing Innovation and Technology
EBD 380 - Entrepreneurship
FIN 438 - Financial Statement Analysis
MGT 351 - Green Business and Sustainable Enterprise
MGT 352 - International Management
MGT 355 - Ethics in Management
MGT 357 - Hospitality Management
MGT 359 - Staffing and Selection
MGT 456 - Employee and Labor Relations
MGT 459 - Negotiation
MGT 491 - Directed Individual Study
MGT 495 - Seminar in Management
MGT 499 - Honors Work in Management
SCM 472 - Project Management

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We go beyond traditional classrooms, providing hands-on experiences that transform knowledge into action. Our commitment to applied learning empowers students to bridge theory with real-world challenges. We offer a range of opportunities specific to our management and leadership students such as:

Business Week
Coaching and interview preparation from experienced professionals
Resume assistance to tailor to industry expectations
Student organizations and more!

Applied Learning Opportunities

We place a high priority on preparing students for internships and providing networking opportunities to meet potential employers. Providing all the opportunities you'll need to make connections that matter. Our students are highly successful securing opportunities with all of the Big 4 accounting firms and other leading firms throughout the region and industry.

We also have a dedicated Career Success Center within Cameron that helps our students discover their passions and achieve their professional career goals by providing career coaching and consultation as well as helping aid in your job search.

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The Cameron Executive Network (CEN) is a volunteer network made up of current and retired business executives who are dedicated to enhancing the education and career development of undergraduate Cameron School of Business students through individual mentoring.

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Management & Leadership Student Spotlight: Emily Miller, Class of 2024

“I loved being a management concentration! The professors were all so supportive, and I enjoyed the wide range of classes. It was nice to be able to see management from so many different perspectives, such as HR or hospitality.”

Launch Your Seahawk Journey

UNCW's Cameron School of Business marketing students have gone on to work for prominent employers not only locally, but nationally. Our alumni are working with major companies such as Netflix, LinkedIn, Amazon, LiveOak Bank, RedHat, Lenovo, nCino, Verizon, and more. Our faculty take pride in ensuring students are well prepared for a wide variety of careers in marketing and sales upon graduating.

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A Degree You Can Count On

Cameron School of Business’ Management and Leadership program will focus on effective communication, decision-making, and business strategy, equipping you for careers in management and consulting where you'll need to inspire teams and drive organizational success.

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