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Preparing You for the Workforce of the Future

Whether managing people, resources, or technology, effective managers are vital to the success of every organization – from small start-up companies to multi-national organizations. We prepare the next generation of managers and information system specialists for successful careers.

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Welcome to the Department of Management 

Martavious Gordon 21' 22', reflects on the opportunities he has had while pursuing his M.B.A in IoT, Networking, and Cyber Security. From visiting the SAP Headquarters in Germany to working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in Digital Forensics, Martavious says, "Networking is key" and the Richards College of Business was an instrumental part of connecting him opportunities and resources.

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We offer a B.B.A. in Management and a B.B.A in Management Information Systems (MIS).

Our B.B.A. in Management prepares students for a variety of different organizations and industries. Some management graduates actually start their own businesses, while others begin their careers in larger organizations. Additionally, students can focus their studies in one of our three concentrations: Human Resource Management Supply Chain Management, and Small Business ManagementWe also encourage students to pursue professional certifications such as the aPHR or the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Our B.B.A. in Management Information Systems (MIS) prepares students for careers such as business systems analyst, database administrator, or cybersecurity analyst.  Additionally, students can focus their studies in one of our two concentrations: Enterprise Systems and Data Analytics , and IoT, Networking, and Cyber Security. We also encourage students to pursue professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or the SAP Certification.

In addition to our major degrees, we also offer a variety of Management minors and Management Information System (MIS) minors.

 

 

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B.B.A. in ManagementDr. Anna Obedkova

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B.B.A. in Management

Dr. Anna Obedkova earned her bachelor’s degree in Management from UWG in 2008 and her MBA in 2010. “I am grateful for the support and guidance that I received from the professors of the Management Department. They always encouraged me to do my best and showed me that I could do things that I had never thought of, including getting a Ph.D, until I became a management student.”

B.B.A. in Management Information Systems (MIS)

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B.B.A. IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS)

Martavious Gordon recently graduated from UWG with his bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS). He is currently pursuing his MBA with a focus in Cyber Security. “During my time at West Georgia, I have served as an Orientation Leader and been a part of multiple organizations, such as the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Student Government Association, and the UWG Blue Coats.”

Our Mission

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Our Mission

Our program's mission is to prepare professionals to be workplace and community leaders in cybersecurity with skills to:

  • Understand how cyber threats can affect their organization’s mission
  • Able to identify and assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
  • Communicate cyber threats to stakeholders in terms of risk
  • Develop feasible, actionable plans to address cyber vulnerabilities
  • Be able to implement those plans successfully

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Phone: 678-839-6472

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Location: Richards Hall Sr. Room 220