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Requirements for the Management Studies Concentration

The Management Studies Concentration is arranged by individual contract. It includes (1) a five-course program of study; (2) an Experiential Learning Component; and (3) an Integrative Folder. A student may receive recognition for only one concentration.

Course Requirements

Students meet with a member of the Management Studies faculty to develop a five-course program of study which includes three core and two elective courses. Core courses for the Management Studies Concentration include Economics 121 or 122, Management Studies 225 and 251. Electives include an additional management studies course and an approved course from another department on campus or a study abroad program. Students must earn a grade of C or better in the five courses. These five courses cannot be taken S/U. The student must also declare the Management Studies Concentration with the Registar.

Contract for Management Studies Co n centration

Experiential Learning

This requirement is satisfied by completing two approved experiences in which the student applies management or financial principles to real world problems. One of the activities must be a full credit equivalent Academic Internship or an approved work experience. The other activity can be a volunteer, leadership, entrepreneurial, or related work experience.

The Internship Office, Office of Career Connections, Finstad Office for Entrepreneurial Studies, and other organizations help students complete this requirement.

http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/

Integrative Folder

The Electronic Integrative Folder introduces students to the career planning process, helping them to identify career options and access opportunities. The folder includes the results of self-assessment and career exploration activities, a description of future goals, and an academic and experiential action plan, as well as projects, papers, and other work that demonstrate specific skill development. The Integrative Folder is presented using Moodle and a CD. By interconnecting important pieces in a digital folder, students can demonstrate the interrelatedness of their varied learning experiences.