B.S. in Management

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Application Fee: $100

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 61 or higher.
• PTE: Overall score of 47 or higher.
• DET (Duolingo English Test): Overall score of 100.

Scholarships that Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), USA, typically offers to international students.

International Student Scholarships: SMSU often provides scholarships specifically designed for international students to help offset the cost of tuition. These scholarships are typically merit-based and may consider factors such as academic achievement, standardized test scores, and extracurricular involvement.

Presidential Scholarships: The Presidential Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered by SMSU. It is often awarded to outstanding students, including international students, who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance. The scholarship typically covers a significant portion of tuition costs.

Dean's Scholarships: Dean's Scholarships are often available to high-achieving international students who have a strong academic record. These scholarships are typically competitive and may vary in amount.

Transfer Student Scholarships: SMSU may offer scholarships specifically for international transfer students who are transferring from another institution. These scholarships can help make the transition to SMSU more affordable.

Departmental Scholarships: Some academic departments at SMSU may offer departmental scholarships to international students pursuing specific majors or fields of study. These scholarships are often based on academic merit and may require students to meet certain criteria.

Cultural Exchange Scholarships: SMSU may participate in cultural exchange programs that provide scholarships to students from partner institutions abroad. These scholarships aim to promote international exchange and cultural understanding.

External Scholarships: In addition to university-sponsored scholarships, international students at SMSU may also be eligible for scholarships from external organizations, foundations, or government agencies. These scholarships can be a valuable source of financial aid.

Please note that scholarship offerings, eligibility criteria, and award amounts may change over time.

Graduates of the B.S. in Management program from Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) are well-prepared to embark on diverse career paths within the business and management sectors. The program’s comprehensive curriculum equips students with essential skills in leadership, strategic planning, and organizational behavior, enabling them to pursue various roles. 

Business Manager: Graduates can work as business managers, overseeing daily operations, coordinating departments, and implementing business strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity.

Project Manager: In this role, graduates manage specific projects within an organization, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They handle project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.

Human Resources Manager: Graduates can pursue careers as human resources managers, where they are responsible for recruiting, training, and managing employees, as well as handling employee relations, benefits, and compliance with labor laws.

Operations Manager: As operations managers, graduates oversee the production and delivery of goods and services, optimize operational processes, and ensure that business operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Marketing Manager: This role involves developing and executing marketing strategies to promote products or services, analyzing market trends, and managing marketing campaigns to drive business growth.

Sales Manager: Graduates can become sales managers, leading sales teams, setting sales targets, and developing strategies to achieve sales goals and expand market reach.

Financial Manager: In this role, graduates manage financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, to support the organization’s financial health and decision-making processes.

Entrepreneur: The program provides a strong foundation for graduates interested in starting their own businesses. They can apply their management skills to develop business plans, secure funding, and launch successful ventures.

Consultant: Graduates can work as management consultants, offering expert advice to organizations on improving their business operations, management practices, and strategic planning.

Supply Chain Manager: This role involves managing the end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.

Product Manager: Graduates can pursue careers as product managers, overseeing the development, launch, and lifecycle of products, and working to align product offerings with market needs and business objectives.

Account Manager: In this position, graduates manage client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction, and handling account strategies to meet clients' needs and drive business growth.