The Managerial Sciences Department Office contains programs in finance, management, marketing, and supply chain management (logistics). The department is located in the Business Building, room 313 and provides a cheerful, comfortable environment where Dr. Sheri Faircloth, Chair, and Jennifer Nelson, secretary, can help students, faculty and guests with their needs. Please stop by or call us if you have questions.
Contact
Department of Managerial Sciences/ 0028
College of Business Administration
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557-0016
Phone: 775-784-6993
Fax: 775-784-1769
Chair: Dr. Sheri Faircloth | sherif@unr.edu | 775-784-9178
Requirements
What is Management?
The American Management Association defines management as "the process of getting work done through people." It is management's responsibility to achieve and maintain a business organization's effectiveness. Traditionally, management includes the following activities: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. More specifically, management is responsible for the primary activities of the firm; those being inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service.
Management is also responsible for the support activities of infrastructure (accounting, finance, strategic planning), human resource management (recruiting, training and development, compensation management), technology development (product and process improvement), and procurement (material acquisition).
Management crosses cultural boundaries as most organizations of significant size operate internationally. Primary and support activities are performed in an international context.
Student Support
Management Internships
Internships with local companies are available to qualified majors for academic credit in the Reno-Sparks area while enrolled in school. These internships provide real world experiences in a variety of management functions and often lead to career opportunities. Internship Coordinator is Yvonne Stedham.
Independent Studies
Independent Studies with faculty members provide unique opportunities to explore areas of personal interest under professional supervision. All independent studies must be approved by the area coordinator and department chair.
Scholarships
A number of scholarships are provided each year by both state and local sponsors. These resources are available to students majoring in management.
Career Opportunities in Marketing
Majors are prepared to work in a variety of business organizations. Previous graduates have been successful in organizations in all industries, including manufacturing, health care, financial institutions, gaming and tourism, utilities, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. Specific positions management graduates have attained include:
- Employee relations manager
- Senior employment analyst
- Human resources director
- Management consultant
- Financial analyst
- Accountant
- CPA
- Marketing consultant
- Compensation and benefits manager
Many graduates of the program have started their own businesses in a variety of industrial sectors.