Academic Catalog 2026-2027 Edition

Management (B.S.)

Lutgert College of BusinessDepartment of Management

Website: https://www.fgcu.edu/cob/programs/management/mgmtbs.aspx

The goal of the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management is to prepare students to advance their careers in management through both regional savvy and astute global awareness. Business managers formulate the policies and direct the operations of corporations, nonprofit institutions, and government agencies. Specifically, managers:

  • develop strategies and goals
  • design and maintain organizations' structures and systems
  • recruit and train new staff
  • ensure profitability
  • motivate employees
  • develop and maintain an organization's culture
  • make decisions regarding the future of the organization

The scope of a manager's job duties largely depends on the size of the organization. Within large companies, managers may specialize in one particular function. In small organizations, however, the manager's role is more of a generalist and they may be responsible for many different activities.

Four concentrations are available for Management majors: Leadership, Human Resource Management, Sport Management and International Business. Graduates may seek entry-level positions in practically all aspects of today's global business environment. A representative sample of job titles of former graduates with a business management major include: Small business/Franchise Owner, Management Consultant, Account Executive, Management Trainee, Human Resource Manager, Construction Supervisor, Sales Representative, Employee Relations Advisor, Retail Store Manager, Training Specialist, Sports Facility Manager, Sport Promotions Manager. This list represents some, but certainly not all, of the positions graduates might consider.

Concentrations

  • Human Resource Management Concentration
  • Innovation & Tech-Driven Mgmt Concentration
  • International Business Concentration
  • Leadership Concentration
  • Sports Management Concentration

Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements

Degree-seeking students are classified as pre-majors prior to formal transition into a Lutgert College of Business (LCOB) major. As pre-majors, students may enroll in lower division (1000-2999 level) courses to satisfy general education and common prerequisite requirements; lower level electives; and business common core courses, except GEB 4890 Business Strategy, if course prerequisites are met. Pre-majors may not enroll in upper division (3000-4999 level) courses for the major.

Transition from a LCOB pre-major to a major happens following (a) completion of all common prerequisites with a minimum grade of C or higher in each course; and (b) completion of 50 earned credits with a minimum FGCU GPA of 2.0.

For timely degree completion, FTIC (First Time in College) students are expected to complete the following:

  • MAC 1105 College Algebra with minimum grade of B (or relevant accelerated credit or placement exam), ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics or ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics with minimum grade of C, one additional common prerequisite, and an overall 2.4 FGCU GPA within one calendar year from admission
  • Four common prerequisites by the end of the third semester (excluding summer) from admission
  • Seven common prerequisites and an overall 2.7 FGCU GPA by the end of the fourth semester (excluding summer) from admission
  • MAN 3025 Principles of Management with minimum grade of C by the end of the fifth semester (excluding summer) from admission
  • FIN 3403 Business Finance with minimum grade of C by the end of the sixth semester (excluding summer) from admission

For timely degree completion, transfer students are expected to complete the following:

  • Seven common prerequisites and an overall 2.7 FGCU GPA by the end of the third semester (excluding summer) from admission
  • MAN 3025 Principles of Management with minimum grade of C by the end of the fourth semester (excluding summer) from admission
  • FIN 3403 Business Finance with minimum grade of C by the end of the fifth semester (excluding summer) from admission

Students should refer to the Degree Map for milestone information. Degree maps for each major can be found at https://www.fgcu.edu/cob/.

In addition to the program requirements, students must:

  • Attempt ACG 2021 Intro. to Financial Acctg. no more than two times.
  • Earn a grade of C or higher in the common prerequisites, business common core, required courses in the major, and restricted electives/concentration.
  • Complete a minimum of 42 of the 120 credits at the upper division (3000-4999 level).
  • Complete the last 30 credits of business courses at FGCU.
  • Complete a minimum of 12 credits in the major at FGCU.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
  • Satisfy the College-Level Skills and foreign language entrance requirements.
  • Satisfy the Service-Learning requirement.
  • Satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement.
  • Complete the standardized business knowledge assessment exam administered during the last semester in GEB 4890 Business Strategy.
  • Complete the summer course enrollment requirement.
  • Submit an Application for Graduation by the deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.