Management
Prepare to excel on the people side of business. As a management major, you’ll learn the full set of skills you’ll need for strategic, effective, ethical leadership in today’s fast-changing global workplace.
Explore the fine points of being in charge
Brennan offers management majors an ideal learning environment. In small classes, you’ll work side-by-side with a talented faculty that includes Fulbright scholars, successful authors and top-level corporate leaders. In a curriculum deeply rooted in the liberal arts, you’ll learn to write, speak, think, analyze and solve problems at a whole new level. You’ll master business fundamentals, learn to strategically apply human and material resources to achieve organizational goals, and enable enterprises of all kinds to flourish in ways that make the world a better place.
More ways to learn, on campus and beyond
Hands-on, practical experience is built into Brennan’s management curriculum. Our practicums and internships draw on Chicago’s world-class corporate resources. We make our connections your connections, so you can test drive your dream job in the real world. You’ll dive deep into the ethical and legal implications of management practices. To gain a global perspective on the business world, you can choose from study abroad programs on four continents.
The management major is also offered in the evening for students who have completed an associate’s degree. The evening Bachelor of Business Administration program puts you on track to get your bachelor’s in business in two years without compromising Brennan’s signature relationship-centered and experiential learning models.
Elsa Rosales
Brennan Graduate
Mortgage Sales Partner, Fifth Third Bank
“Dominican really gave me opportunities to learn and get involved in the classroom and beyond, through internships and other professional opportunities. I put my skills to the test and built a great career network. The whole experience made me want to stay and earn my MBA at the Brennan School.”
Prepare for a life of purpose and impact
From your first to your last day on campus (and even after you graduate), you’ll have full access to academic and career advising that is thoughtful, effective and personalized to you. The Brennan Career Development Program will guide you through the subtleties of resume writing, interviewing and networking. The Executives-in-Residence Program will introduce you to business leaders who will mentor you one-on-one in career settings. The curriculum itself will prepare you for lifelong intellectual and professional competence. You’ll be open to new ideas, proficient with emerging technologies, and able to adapt and thrive throughout a long and meaningful career.
Domenico Rugo
Brennan Graduate
Talent Recruiter, Facebook
“At Dominican you build close relationships not just with your classmates but also with your professors. They really value you as an individual. It was great preparation and helped me land my first job, with the talent acquisition team at Facebook in downtown Chicago.”
In addition to management, Dominican offers a variety of undergraduate business majors.