Management

Department of Management

We aspire to deliver world-class management education and research. Our award-winning faculty prepare our students to be effective business leaders and managers with a vast knowledge base and skill sets highly valuable in the global workplace. Our courses and programs support education and research for undergraduate, MBA and Ph.D. students. - Dr. Devi Gnyawali, Department Head

Education: Prepare students to be effective managers capable of adding value in a wide range of organizations and business contexts.; Learn More

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Collaborate. Innovate. Integrate

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Why a Management Major?

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Pamplin's management undergraduate degree ranked No. 6

NEWS

- - Jan 14, 2020 Virginia Tech receives top placements in U.S. News & World Report’s online rankings
- - Jan 09, 2020 Swedish born, Hokie raised: Gatenholm and Cellink awarded Entrepreneur of the Year
- - Dec 03, 2019 Student entrepreneurs showcase their startup and product at Autodesk Expo
- - Dec 02, 2019 Corps of Cadets alumnus Col. Barry 'Chip' Daniels named Virginia game Hokie Hero
- - Nov 21, 2019 For one management professor, research is a family affair
- - Nov 21, 2019 Students reap early benefits of Calhoun Discovery Program
- - Oct 25, 2019 Virginia Tech hosts inaugural summit on blockchain technology
- - Oct 14, 2019 Pamplin Engagement Summit drives collaboration to disrupt the status quo of business education

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

- - Andish Bagheri
    Andish Bagheri is a senior from Vienna, Virginia and he is studying Business Management with the concentration in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology (EIT). Andish started a tutoring business for students with low income about four years ago. K12 Smartest, based in Tysons Corner, Virginia now has five part-time employees.
- - Carrie Rock
    Carrie Rock is a senior from Chesapeake, Virginia pursuing a dual degree in Management, with the Management Consulting Analytics (MCA) option and in Marketing Management. She serves as the President of the Management Society and also the Moss Arts Center Ambassadors.
- - Sylvie Job
    Sylvie Job is a senior from Lynchburg, VA and studies Business Management (Human Resource Management option) with a minor in Business Leadership. Sylvie is a successful student leader and has received the Management Department’s Lang-Daubert Scholarship for two years in a row.
- - Danielle Jeffers
    Danielle Jeffers is senior and a native of Danville, VA with a major in Multimedia Journalism and a Management minor in Entrepreneurship (ENVG). We recently asked her to share some insights into her decision to choose a Management minor.

Upcoming Events

Jan 22 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online All MBA Programs Online Information Session
Jan 22 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Pamplin 1045 Non-Major Information Session
Jan 22 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Pamplin 1045 Minors Information Session
Jan 23 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online Professional MBA Online Information Session

Our Core

Collaborate.

Thrive in a Collaborative Team Environment

Management majors are equipped with interpersonal skills needed to thrive in a collaborative team environment and can handle situations requiring complex ethical judgments.

Innovate.

Innovation in Companies

Management majors develop mindset and skillset to approach problems in unique ways, explore new opportunities, and lead through innovation in both new and established companies.

Integrate.

Integrating Diverse Perspectives

Management majors can analyze complex strategic problems that cut across multiple functions and develop effective solutions by integrating diverse perspectives.