Management and Leadership Programs
Position yourself to lead in a global economy
The UW-Eau Claire Department of Management and Leadership programs offers some of the most sought-after majors on campus. You'll be able to interact with your professors and instructors, compete at regional and national events, and collaborate on real-world projects. These experiences prepare you for a successful career in entrepreneurship, health care administration, human resources, international business, or management.
What kind of career path should I expect?
Majors in the Department of Management and Leadership programs give you access to a wide variety of career opportunities. Not only will you be prepared to work in the business world, but the knowledge and experience you'll gain will provide you with skills that apply to other careers outside of the business world, too.
The Department of Management and Leadership offers the following programs:
- Entrepreneurship, BBA
- Health Care Administration, BBA
- Human Resource Management, BBA
- International Business, BBA
- Leadership Studies, certificate
- Management, BBA
Bring out your competitive side
Each year, UW-Eau Claire management and leadership students compete in regional and national competitions to sharpen their skills in presenting, negotiating, demonstrating, and problem-solving. These competitions include the following:
- Entrepreneur Program: UW-Eau Claire Swim with the Sharks, Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament, UW-Eau Claire Perfect Pitch
- Human Resource Management: Wisconsin SHRM Student Conference and HR Games Competition
- Strategic Management: UW-Eau Claire Sim Super Bowl.
UW-Eau Claire student competitors are a force to be reckoned with as they compete against -- and beat -- teams from some of the best universities at events held in Wisconsin and around the country.
Invest in your future
The UW-Eau Claire Foundation and private sources offer scholarships to students based on academic standing, involvement in other activities, citizenship, area of study, and need. These scholarships can help reduce the cost of tuition or provide funding for your study abroad and cultural immersion experiences.
UW-Eau Claire allowed me to explore global supply chains, enhance my intercultural leadership skills, meet new friends internationally, emphasize continuous improvement and provided a safe, diverse environment to be myself.
CHAASE: Leading your healthcare journey
Immerse yourself in applied research and hands-on activities, and work side-by-side with health and aging services providers and professional associations across the country through the Center for Health Administration & Aging Services (CHAASE).
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Dare to Innovate
If you are innovative, creative, determined and have a dream of being your own boss or leading a company, you’ve come to the right place. The Dennis L. Heyde Entrepreneur Program prepares future leaders to start, manage and grow companies.
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Excel in Excellence
The honors program provides students pursuing a major within the management and leadership program department with opportunities for academic enrichment and challenge beyond usual course coverage and requirements.
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Learn beyond the classroom
An internship gives you real-world experience in your chosen profession. You will learn more about your major, make important connections and gain self-confidence. An added bonus — you may come away with a job offer.
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Get involved
Make the best of your time here and get involved in student organizations that will support your education. Not only do you get to be with your friends and classmates, but you'll also continue to expand your knowledge and skills in your area of study.
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Go Global: Study. Explore. Change.
Our strong study abroad program is part of what the makes the Blugold experience so different from other college experiences. In fact, one in four students at UWEC study abroad at some point -whether it's for a semester, winter or summer term.
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Our business programs are among the best. We are accredited by AACSB International, a mark of excellence achieved by less than 5% of all business schools worldwide.