Department of Management

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Welcome to the Department of Management

The department is one of the largest in the college and has been growing vigorously in recent years. The department offers B.S. in management, and minors in both Human Resource Management, and Management. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the success of our students, and our programs are designed to prepare our students for future careers as leaders in business and government in the global economy. Our outstanding faculty are noted for their applied academic research; many are consultants to business and government organizations.

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Chair's Message

On behalf of our faculty and staff, welcome to the Department of Management at California State University Northridge (CSUN). We are thrilled to have you join us for an amazing learning experience in the vibrant Los Angeles Metropolitan area, known for its diverse culture and dynamic economy.

Philip C. Gorman, Ph.D.
Department Chair & Professor

Our Team:

Yesenia Huerta
Department Coordinator

Katherine Campos
Administrative Support Coordinator

Undergraduate Programs

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B.S., Business Administration - Management Option

The field of management encompasses all of the processes, skills and techniques necessary to accomplish organizational goals with and through other people. These include such primary functions as planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling.

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Minor in Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship minor allows business students and non-business students the opportunity to pursue a secondary interest in the field of entrepreneurship. Students combine 9 units of elective courses of their choice (from approved list) with 9 units of entrepreneurship courses.

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Minor in Human Resource and Talent Management

The minor in Human Resource and Talent Management allows students the opportunity to pursue a secondary interest in the field of human resource and talent management. This minor is available to all students, including Management majors.

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Minor in Management

The Management minor allows non-Management majors the opportunity to pursue a secondary interest in the field of management.

News

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April 28, 2025

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April 23, 2025

Bull Ring Finalist Spotlight: ChronoFlow Streamlining Productivity with Smart Automation

Meet ChronoFlow—a student team developing an AI-powered project management platform designed to revolutioni...

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April 21, 2025

Bull Ring Finalist Spotlight: Brittany – Founder of Sassy Mouth Straws

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Department Office

Department of Management

Bookstein Hall Room 3119
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8376

  • Phone: (818) 677-2457

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