Boise State University

What you'll study

The BBA in Management and Operations combines foundational business courses with specialised study in operations, supply chain and organisational management. The curriculum typically begins with core subjects that build business literacy—accounting, finance, marketing, business law and economics—then moves into management and operations-specific modules.

• Core business foundations: financial accounting, managerial accounting, principles of finance, principles of marketing, business statistics and managerial economics.
• Management and organisational studies: organisational behaviour, human resource management, leadership and ethics, strategic management and change management.
• Operations and analytics: operations management, production and service systems, supply chain management, quality management, project management and business analytics.
• Data and decision-making: decision modelling, operations research basics, applied statistics and use of software tools for forecasting and process analysis.
• Experiential learning and capstone: internships or practicum placements with local firms, a senior capstone integrating cross-functional projects, and opportunities for consulting projects with regional businesses.

Elective options allow students to tailor the degree toward logistics, entrepreneurship, sustainability in operations or information systems. Coursework emphasises applied problem solving, case studies, process mapping, Lean and Six Sigma concepts and collaboration with industry partners based in the Treasure Valley region.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised secondary-school qualification. Typical admission criteria include a competitive high-school GPA and evidence of readiness for college-level quantitative coursework—courses in mathematics are recommended. Boise State considers standardised test scores where submitted; consult the university for current policies on SAT/ACT submission.

International applicants must present an equivalent secondary credential and demonstrate English proficiency through an approved test (for example TOEFL or IELTS) or other qualifying pathways. Transfer students from community colleges or other universities should provide official transcripts; many students enter the BBA after completing an associate degree or the university's general education requirements. Some management and business courses may have prerequisite requirements—students should review programme advising notes and work with an academic advisor to plan sequencing.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Management and Operations BBA are prepared for roles that require process thinking, organisational leadership and analytical decision-making. Common entry and mid-level roles include:

• Operations manager or operations coordinator
• Supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator or inventory manager
• Project manager or project coordinator
• Business analyst or process improvement specialist
• Management consultant or operational consultant
• Production planner or quality assurance lead

Alumni also move into related areas such as entrepreneurship, procurement, human resources and product management. The programme’s internship and practicum components, together with Boise State’s regional employer connections, support direct transitions into the local labour market as well as opportunities nationally.

Why study at Boise State University

Boise State’s College of Business and Economics offers an applied, regionally connected business education with opportunities for hands-on learning through internships, capstone consulting projects and partnerships with industry in the Boise metropolitan area. The college holds recognised business accreditation and emphasizes practical skill development—data analysis, process improvement and leadership—sought by employers in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and services.

Students benefit from a campus culture that supports small-class interaction with faculty who have both academic and industry experience, access to career services and student organisations related to operations, supply chain and entrepreneurship, and learning resources that prepare graduates to lead operational improvements in public and private organisations.