Would you
like to improve your resume and advance your career with business
skills?
Are you interested in business, economics, marketing or
tourism?
If so, the program at Mansfield University's Business and Economics
department may be just for you. Here you can earn a Business
Administration degree with a Concentration in Accounting,
International Business, Management, or Marketing.
The Department of Business & Economics provides their mission below:
"We strive to create ideas that deepen and advance the understanding of the disciplines within our business program. These ideas develop innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who contribute to their local communities, the state, and, ultimately, the world."
What
kind of students do they seek?
Mansfield seeks to attract students with strong leadership
potential who will engage in an academically rigorous and
mutually-responsible learning process, enhanced by
interdisciplinary scholarship and community engagement.
Yes! An internship experience is an extremely valuable experience, and is an option in your bachelor degree program in the Business and Economics department. Here are a few details on the type of internship you can receive:
- The work assigned to the intern is professional in nature,
non-repetitious, and requires the employment of academic skills to
complete.
- The internship takes place in a proper institutional setting.
The sponsoring company or agency provides the intern with a
professional work environment and the opportunity to interact with
other professionals.
- The on-site supervisor is qualified to provide professional training to the student.
Many types
of formal intership programs are available in Pennsylvania. This
includes legislative fellowships that place students with the House
of Representatives and Capital Semester Internships that place
students in State Agencies. Numerous internship opportunities exist
in Washington, DC. with federal agencies. There are also local
internships available in the Mansfield region with county
government, non-profit organizations, and local companies.
What skills will I learn?
Our commitment to academic excellence includes the blend of general education and business education provides students with much needed skills in today's work environment: written and oral communication, teamwork, and critical thinking. You will also learn leadership potential with the support of strong academic background.
What types of courses are offered?
There are a vast number of business courses you can take. Here are just a few: International Financial Management, Business Leadership, Managerial Finance, Marketing Management, Investment Theory, Travel-Tourism Site Development, International Tourism and Business Law.
What workshops does the university provide that will help me with my career/leadership skills?
The University offers a multitude of workshops to help you develop your personal and professional goals. Available for the whole campus, here are just a highlight of some workshops you may join during your studies here:
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership and the Environment
- The Military and Leadership
- Time Management
