We’re thrilled to have you visiting our site. As a management student, you’re embarking on an exciting journey of growth, learning, and leadership. Here’s what awaits you:
Expert Faculty: Our dedicated professors bring real-world experience and cutting-edge knowledge to the classroom. They’ll guide you through the intricacies of management theory and practice.
Dynamic Curriculum: Get ready to explore diverse topics—from organizational behavior and strategic planning to entrepreneurship and project management. You’ll gain practical skills that employers value.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow students, alumni, and industry professionals. Attend workshops, conferences, and guest lectures to expand your network.
Hands-On Learning: Internships, case studies, and group projects await you. Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios and build a strong foundation for your career.
Leadership Development: Whether you dream of leading a team, launching a startup, or making a difference in nonprofit organizations, our program nurtures your leadership potential.
Remember, the journey is as important as the destination. Embrace every challenge, collaborate with peers, and make the most of your time here. Let’s create a future of excellence together!
If you are a prospective student, with an interest in management, I invite you to check our curriculum and degree program requirements. Radford University is a student focused university and offers a quality education, no matter what your field of interest. First and foremost, Radford University emphasizes teaching and learning, with faculty research viewed as a vital corollary to the teaching and learning process. In addition to being a quality institution of higher education, Radford University has the benefit of being located in the beautiful New River Valley of Southwest Virginia.
The College of Business and Economics at Radford University is fully accredited by the AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The AACSB is recognized by the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation and by the Office of Post-secondary Accreditation, U.S. Department of Education, as the sole accrediting agency for baccalaureate and masters degree programs in business administration and accounting.
I, or any of the faculty in the department, would be happy to assist you in any way possible, so please feel free to contact me, or any of the faculty members in the Department of Management, with any questions or information needs you may have. Again, I thank you for visiting our website.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jerry Kopf
Department Chair
The Department of Marketing is one of four departments in the Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University. The other three departments include the Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems, the Department of Management and the Department of Economics.
The Management Major offers students the opportunity to develop the competencies and leadership skills needed for success in a wide variety of in demand careers. Students can gain general management skills or specialize in entrepreneurship, human resource management, or data analytics. In all cases, the students have the opportunity to engage with experienced faculty dedicated to student success. Management options include
The management major provides students the opportunity to develop the high demand competencies required to help individuals, teams and organizations achieve high levels of performance. These competencies include many of the job skills forecasted to be most in demand in the future. These include highly valued soft skills such as communications, change management, leadership, professional development, planning, influencing, decision making, problem solving, people development. It also includes some of the fastest growing career areas in business including innovation and design thinking, supply chain management, operations management, artificial intelligence, data analysis and presentation, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurship. As a result, management majors are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of industries for a wide variety of jobs.
Our Management degree with a concentration in Human Resources is designed to provide students the skill sets needed to address current issues within the human resources field and to provide students who want to work as professionals in human resources management the opportunity to obtain industry recognized certification.
Our Management degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship provides students the opportunity to learn the skills and mindset needed to effectively create, own, and manage their own business or to act as intrapreneurial leaders within existing organizations.
The Department of Management at Radford University boasts an exceptional faculty team. Here’s why they stand out:
Expertise and Qualifications:
Diverse Backgrounds:
Passion for Teaching and Research:
Engagement with Students:
Commitment to Student Success:
Innovation and Adaptability:
Leadership Roles:
The management faculty at Radford University combine expertise, passion, and student-centered approaches to create an outstanding learning environment. Their commitment to shaping future leaders makes our department truly exceptional!