Management

School of Management

A Program for Ethical Leaders

As leaders of the future, Marist students in the Business Administration concentration in Management receive a solid grounding in the principles and practices of management with opportunities to develop critical managerial skills while allowing flexibility to tailor coursework to specific areas of interest. In addition, there is the opportunity to incorporate a specific track in Human Resources Management or Leadership.

Student Learning Outcomes

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A robust curriculum...

Marist students receive a balanced educational experience with a combination of a liberal arts foundation, fundamental theory in their major, and practical experience in their future field. Along with core and major coursework, students will also study Management and Human Resources. Additionally, students can tailor their concentration by selecting two additional courses among ten, with the opportunity to add a Human Resource Management or Leadership track.

Our optional tracks allow students to dive deeper into topics in Human Resources Management or Leadership. Students can choose from a list of electives specific to each track to tailor their own experience, such as:

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...with access to professional organizations.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the leading voice of the human resource profession, representing the interests of more than 80,000 professional and student members from around the world. As a Marist student, you have exciting access to this important group.

The benefits of membership include networking opportunities with real-life HR professionals in the Hudson Valley, attending conferences to hear outstanding speakers, receiving cutting edge publications such as HR Magazine and HR news, and getting discounts to national and international conferences where over 6,000 professionals gather. SHRM also sponsors scholarships and awards and provides research assistance.

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Inspired to Lead AND Foster Community.

Inspired to Lead AND Foster Community

Transferring to Marist transformed Mabel’s journey. As a star student and Saxbys’ first student CEO, she gained hands-on experience running a small business. Inspired by the Hudson River views and the fashion merchandising program, Mabel led sustainability initiatives, studied abroad in Italy, and grew as a dynamic leader and learner—all thanks to Marist’s supportive, experiential focus.

Mabel's Story

The Value of a Marist Education

At Marist, we pride ourselves on our dedication to providing our students with a well-rounded liberal arts education that prepares them for practical experience and profound success in their field. But don't just take our word for it - the numbers speak for themselves.