Bachelor's Degree in Management and Work

It's not business as usual. 

The Rutgers Bachelor of Science in Management and Work prepares students to manage people in many types of work organizations. Students consider how society shapes management and work, along with how management can better society and working life. Majors learn how to develop their own ability to thrive at work, including how to respond effectively to the complex and changing aspects of work life.

Rutgers Management and Work students also develop skills to serve as agents of change in the workplace. They will be prepared to lead and develop solutions in their current work environments as well as plan for the future of work.

Building upon the combined areas of expertise within the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, the cutting-edge B.S. in Management and Work program brings together coursework in:

• Organizational work studies,
• Labor and employment relations, and
• Human resource management.

Students learn about the “people side of business” from each of these unique perspectives to achieve their educational and work goals.

Complete Your Rutgers Degree with the B.S. in Management and Work

The Bachelor of Science program in Management and Work is designed so that students with at least one year of college can complete their degree through a flexible combination of in-person and online courses.

• Transfer up to 60 credits to Rutgers from a county college
• Transfer up to 90 credits from a combination of 2-year and 4-year institutions
• Fulfill all your general education requirements with an associate's degree (A.A. or A.S. degree) from a New Jersey county college. (Numerous A.A.S. degrees also fulfill many requirements.)
• Take a combination of online courses and courses on campus at Rutgers–New Brunwick

Participants also have the option to continue their studies and earn a master's degree through SMLR's five-year plan.

For more information about transferring to the B.S. program in Management and Work, visit our Transfer Information page.  

Requirements for the major are listed below. You must also complete a total of 120 credits and the SMLR General Education requirements to complete the degree. 

Requirements for the Major in Management and Work

The Management and Work major consists of 48 credits under the following five pillars of focus:

• Pillar I: Well-being and thriving at work - 9 credits
• Pillar II: Managing People and Work - 12 credits
• Pillar III: Society and Work - 12 credits
• Pillar IV: Managing for Sustainability - 12 credits
• Pillar V: Capstone - 3 credits

Visit the Requirements of the Management and Work Major webpage for a complete list of the required courses and elective choices under each one of these five areas. 

Why study at SMLR?

Gain the skills, confidence, and practical support to succeed in your career

• Our award-winning faculty are leading scholars and accomplished practitioners in their fields
• Our school is a close-knit community within Rutgers University
• Study full-time or part-time
• Take a mix of courses on campus and online
• SMLR’s dedicated Career Services team helps you find internships, jobs, and opportunities to build your professional network

Interested in learning more?

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