Use business principles to solve complex issues—in the corporate, government, or nonprofit world
With a major in Management, you’ll graduate with leadership skills that you can take with you inside corporate board rooms, to committee meetings with elected officials, or to budget hearings on behalf of a government agency.
You’ll study many of the same topics as in a business management major but with a special focus on the public and nonprofit arenas. You'll also have opportunities to explore global issues in management by studying abroad in places like Copenhagen, Germany, or Portugal.
Our recent graduates have landed management positions including:
Crowe LLP, Microsoft Implementation Consultant
Oracle Corporation, Oracle Cloud Consultant
Wells Fargo & Company, Analyst
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Naval Acquisition Development Program Analyst
O'Neill Management major, Kelley Master in Finance
Financial Analyst, Aptiv; Dublin, Ireland
“My time at O’Neill and Kelley bridged finance, sustainability, and corporate strategy, translating into a successful venture with a global technology company in the automotive space.”
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AUDIO, SPEAKER 1: I chose the O'Neill School because of my major. I want to study management to start my own business someday.
AUDIO, SPEAKER 2: I'm looking at potentially a career in the nonprofit sector. A large foundation for a university or for a hospital. I'm a double major with Management and then Nonprofit Management.
AUDIO, SPEAKER 1: O'Neill is special because it's a very diverse environment. It's a very great place to learn a whole variety of topics.
AUDIO, SPEAKER 2: I think the Management major is best described as how to lead people and how to inspire organizations to continue to do better and to continue to serve your community.
AUDIO, SPEAKER 1: Management in O'Neill gets the people out of the problem, like it deals with the relationships and the people in the business.
AUDIO, SPEAKER 2: After getting involved with organizations on campus- you know, I'm a big member in the Indiana University Dance Marathon. That led me to the Nonprofit major. I think the O'Neill Nonprofit major takes a look at the fundamentals of nonprofits and how to, you know, better fundraise, how to better, you know, inspire communities, and then also analyzes issues that they're going to be facing in years to come.
AUDIO, SPEAKER 1: O'Neill had so much variety when it comes to like courses and different majors. I think it was the best choice.
AUDIO, SPEAKER 2: To me, leading for the greater good is making sacrifices for the betterment of a team, a community, of an organization.
AUDIO, SPEAKER 1: I think it means to make a bigger impact outside your success. It's about making a positive impact in the world.
AUDIO, SPEAKER 2: And inspiring the next generation to continue to do better.
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Program learning goals
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1.1 Explain current theories and models, and techniques and practices of management
1.2 Apply management theories and practices in case studies or similar ways
1.3 Explain and apply human resources management theories and principles
1.4 Explain the legal and ethical environment impacting organizations and exhibit an understanding and appreciation of the ethical implications of decisions
1.5 Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of globalization and diverse representation in modern organizations
1.6 Communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing
2.1 Lead by using team building skills and facilitating collaboratives behaviors in the accomplishment of group goals and objectives
2.2 Work effectively, respectfully, ethically, and professionally with people with different organizational roles
2.3 Work effectively, respectfully, ethically, and professionally with people of diverse ethnic, cultural, gender and other backgrounds
3.1 Analyze management scenarios and construct and select viable solutions to solve organizational problems using data
3.2 Analyze the information content of organizational processes and use information technology to make decision
3.3 Apply analytical tools such as management science, statistical modeling, or performance management
4.1 Read, interpret, and create financial statements, budgets, and accounting reports
4.2 Analyze budgeting and financial information to make management decisions
Required coursework
As a student in the O’Neill School, you will complete your degree requirements based on your matriculation date—the date you entered Indiana University Bloomington.
YourAcademic Advising Reportis your personalized report outlining your progress toward graduation. The requirements below are for advising purposes only and are not official. To discuss your degree requirements and academic goals, make an appointment with your academic advisor academic advisor.
All your degree requirements are based on the semester and year you entered IU Bloomington. If you became an IU Bloomington student in either Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 you are in the right place!
General Education: Select the appropriate academic year based on your entry date at IUB
BSPA Core
SPEA-E 183 Environment & People (3cr)
SPEA-V 181 US Policy & Administration (3cr)
SPEA-V 182 Policy-making around the World: Comparative and International Approaches (3cr)
SPEA-V 184 Law & Public Affairs (3cr)
SPEA-V 185 Management of Public Problems and Solutions (3cr)
SPEA-V 186 Introduction to Public Budgeting and Finance for Public Affairs (3cr)
Career Core (15cr)
ECON-E 251 Fundamentals of Economics I (3cr) or ECON-B 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I (3cr)
SPEA-K 300 Statistical Techniques (3cr) OR equivalent (P: MATH-M 014 or equivalent; R: MATH-M 118)
Oral Communication – One course from:
SPEA-V 326 Communication for Government and Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
BUS-C 104 Business Presentations (3 cr.)
BUS-C 300 Business and Professional Communication (3 cr.)
Computer – One course from:
SPEA-V 261 Using IT in Public Affairs (3 cr.)
BUS-K 201 The Computer in Business (2-3 cr.)
CSCI-A 110 Introduction to Computers and Computing (3 cr.) (P: One-year high school algebra or MATH-M 014)
CSCI-A 201 Introduction to Programming I (4 cr.) (P: Two years high school math or MATH-M 014)
INFO-I 101 Intro to Informatics and Computing (4 cr.)
Experiential Learning Requirement
SPEA-V 252 Career Development and Planning (2cr) or exemption
SPEA-V 381 Professional Experience (1cr) (P: SPEA-V 252) or exemption
SPEA-V 478 Employment Law for Human Resource Management (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 184)
SPEA-V 479 Employee Recruitment and Selection in the Public Sector (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 373)
Five of the following Major courses:
Note:These courses are grouped by topic to assist students, but students are free to take any combination of them.Courses may appear in more than one list. Courses cannot double count between Analytical, Human Resource Management, and Major courses.
Financial Management:
SPEA-V 346 Introduction to Government Accounting and Financial Reporting (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 246)
SPEA-V 356 Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting and Reporting (3 cr.) (SPEA-V 246)
SPEA-V 374 Intermediate Public Budgeting and Finance (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 186)
All your degree requirements are based on the semester and year you entered IU Bloomington. If you became an IU Bloomington student in either Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 you are in the right place!
General Education: Select the appropriate academic year based on your entry date at IUB
BSPA Core
SPEA-E 183 Environment & People (3cr)
SPEA-V 181 US Policy & Administration (3cr)
SPEA-V 182 Policy-making around the World: Comparative and International Approaches (3cr)
SPEA-V 184 Law & Public Affairs (3cr)
SPEA-V 185 Management of Public Problems and Solutions (3cr)
SPEA-V 186 Introduction to Public Budgeting and Finance for Public Affairs (3cr)
Career Core (15cr)
ECON-E 251 Fundamentals of Economics I (3cr) or ECON-B 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I (3cr)
SPEA-K 300 Statistical Techniques (3cr) OR equivalent (P: MATH-M 014 or equivalent; R: MATH-M 118)
Oral Communication – One course from:
SPEA-V 326 Communication for Government and Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
BUS-C 104 Business Presentations (3 cr.)
BUS-C 300 Business and Professional Communication (3 cr.)
Computer – One course from:
SPEA-V 261 Using IT in Public Affairs (3 cr.)
BUS-K 201 The Computer in Business (2-3 cr.)
CSCI-A 110 Introduction to Computers and Computing (3 cr.) (P: One-year high school algebra or MATH-M 014)
CSCI-A 201 Introduction to Programming I (4 cr.) (P: Two years high school math or MATH-M 014)
INFO-I 101 Intro to Informatics and Computing (4 cr.)
Experiential Learning Requirement
SPEA-V 252 Career Development and Planning (2cr) or exemption
SPEA-V 381 Professional Experience (1cr) (P: SPEA-V 252) or exemption
Courses may be listed in more than one area below. However, no course will count more than once in the major. Additionally, no course used to fulfill the “BSPA Required Courses” above may be used to also fulfill the “Management Major” below. Additional courses beyond the general education, core, and major requirements are needed to complete the minimum of 120 hours required for the degree.
The following five Management Foundation courses:
SPEA-V 202 Contemporary Economic Issues in Public Affairs (3 cr.)(P: ECON-E 251 or ECON-B 251)
SPEA-V 236 Managing and Leading Organizations (3 cr.)*
SPEA-V 246 Elements of Governmental and Nonprofit Financial Accounting Cycle (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 186)
SPEA-V 361 Financial Management (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 246 or BUS-A 201)orBUS-F 300 Introduction to Financial Management (3 cr.) (P: BUS-A 200, A 201 or A 202)
SPEA-V 369 Managing Information Technology (3 cr.) (R: SPEA-V 261 or BUS-K 201)
SPEA-V 478 Employment Law for Human Resource Management (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 184)
SPEA-V 479 Employee Recruitment and Selection in the Public Sector (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 373)
Five of the following Major courses:
Note:These courses are grouped by topic to assist students, but students are free to take any combination of them. Courses may appear in more than one list. Courses cannot double count between Analytical, Human Resource Management, and Major courses.
Financial Management:
SPEA-V 346 Introduction to Government Accounting and Financial Reporting (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 246)
SPEA-V 356 Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting and Reporting (3 cr.) (SPEA-V 246)
SPEA-V 374 Intermediate Public Budgeting and Finance (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 186)
SPEA-V 348 Management Science (3 cr.) (P: SPEA- K 300, MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 118)
SPEA-V 370 Research Methods and Statistical Modeling (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-K 300 or Equivalent)
SPEA-V 379 Performance Measurement and Program Evaluation (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 389 Risk and Hazard Mitigation (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 412 Leadership Ethics (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 415 Data Science in Public and Environmental Affairs (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 458 Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 461 Cloud Computing Applications in Public Affairs (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 261 or SPEA-V 369 or BUS-K 201 or CSCI-A 110 or INFO-I 101)
SPEA-V 475 Database Management Systems (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 261 or SPEA-V 369 or BUS-K 201 or CSCI-A 110 or INFO-I 101)
SPEA-V 481 Grant Writing for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
Topics Courses and O’Neill Programs:
SPEA-V 378 Federal Government Processes (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 409 Federal Policymaking and the Hearing Process (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (1-3 cr.) (approved topics only; consult SPEA advisor; repeatable with different topics)
SPEA-V 482 Overseas Topics in Public Affairs (0-15 cr.) (approved topics only; consult SPEA advisor; repeatable with different topics)
SPEA-V 499 Honors Thesis (3 cr.)
Electives
Electives are courses that do not meet general education or major requirements and may be used to fulfill the remainder of the 120 credit hours required for this degree. Please meet with your academic advisor to discuss your electives.
All your degree requirements are based on the semester and year you entered IU Bloomington. If you became an IU Bloomington student either Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 you are in the right place!
General Education: Select the appropriate academic year based on your entry date at IUB
BSPA Core
SPEA-E 183 Environment & People (3cr)
SPEA-V 181 US Policy & Administration (3cr)
SPEA-V 182 Policy-making around the World: Comparative and International Approaches (3cr)
SPEA-V 184 Law & Public Affairs (3cr)
SPEA-V 185 Management of Public Problems and Solutions (3cr)
SPEA-V 186 Introduction to Public Budgeting and Finance for Public Affairs (3cr)
Other Required Courses (12cr)
ECON-E 251 Fundamentals of Economics I (3cr) or ECON-B 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I (3cr)
SPEA-K 300 Statistical Techniques (3cr) OR equivalent (P: MATH-M 014 or equivalent; R: MATH-M 118)
Oral Communication – One course from:
BUS-C 104 Business Presentations (3cr)
SPEA-V 436 Communication for Government & Nonprofit Organizations (3cr)
Computer – One course from:
SPEA-V 261 Technology in Public Affairs (3cr)
BUS-K 201 The Computer in Business (3cr)
CSCI-A 110 Introduction to Computers and Computing (3cr) (P: One year high school algebra or MATH-M 014)
CSCI-A 201 Introduction to Programming I (4cr) (P: Two years high school math or MATH-M 014)
Experiential Learning
SPEA-V 252 Career Development and Planning (2cr) or exemption
SPEA-V 381 Professional Experience (1cr) (P: SPEA-V 252) or exemption
Courses may be listed in more than one area below. However, no course will count more than once in the major. Additionally, no course used to fulfill the “BSPA Required Courses” above may be used to also fulfill the “Management Major” below. Additional courses beyond the general education, core, and major requirements are needed to complete the minimum of 120 hours required for the degree.
The following five Management Foundation courses:
SPEA-V 202 Contemporary Economic Issues in Public Affairs (3cr) (P: ECON-E 201 OR ECON-B 251)
SPEA-V 236 Managing and Leading Organizations (3cr)*
SPEA-V 246 Elements of Governmental and Nonprofit Financial Accounting Cycle (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 186)
SPEA-V 361 Financial Management (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 246 or BUS-A 201) OR BUS-F 300 Introduction to Financial Management (3cr) (P: BUS-A 200, A 201 or A 202)
SPEA-V 369 Managing Information Technology (3cr) (R: SPEA-V 261 or BUS-K 201)
SPEA-V 370 Research Methods and Statistical Modeling (3cr) (P: SPEA-K 300 or equivalent)
SPEA-V 379 Performance Measurement and Program Evaluation (3cr)
SPEA-V 401 Financial and Cost-Benefit Analysis (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 202)
SPEA-V 491 Honors Research in Public and Environmental Affairs (3cr)
Two of the following Human Resource courses:
SPEA-V 373 Human Resources Management in the Public Sector (3cr)
SPEA-V 432 Labor Relations in the Public Sector (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 373)
SPEA-V 435 Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolutions (3cr)
SPEA-V 443 Managing Workforce Diversity (3cr)
SPEA-V 457 Human Resources Training and Development (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 373)
SPEA-V 476 Compensation Strategy and Systems (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 373)
SPEA-V 477 Strategic Human Resource Management (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 373)
SPEA-V 478 Employment Law for Human Resource Management (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 184)
SPEA-V 479 Employee Recruitment and Selection in the Public Sector (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 373)
Five of the following Major courses:
Note:These courses are grouped by topic to assist students, but students are free to take any combination of them. Courses may appear in more than one list. Courses cannot double count between Analytical, Human Resource Management, and Major courses.
Financial Management:
SPEA-V 346 Introduction to Government Accounting and Financial Reporting (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 246)
SPEA-V 356 Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting and Reporting (3 cr.) (SPEA-V 246)
SPEA-V 374 Intermediate Public Budgeting and Finance (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-V 186)
SPEA-V 348 Management Science (3 cr.) (P: SPEA- K 300, MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 118)
SPEA-V 370 Research Methods and Statistical Modeling (3 cr.) (P: SPEA-K 300 or Equivalent)
SPEA-V 379 Performance Measurement and Program Evaluation (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 389 Risk and Hazard Mitigation (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 412 Leadership Ethics (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 415 Data Science in Public and Environmental Affairs (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 436 Communication for Government and Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 458 Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 461 Computer Applications in Public Affairs (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 475 Database Management Systems (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 481 Grant Writing for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
Topics Courses and O’Neill Programs:
SPEA-V 378 Federal Government Processes (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 409 Federal Policymaking and the Hearing Process (3 cr.)
SPEA-V 450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (1-3 cr.) (approved topics only; consult SPEA advisor; repeatable with different topics)
SPEA-V 482 Overseas Topics in Public Affairs (0-15 cr.) (approved topics only; consult SPEA advisor; repeatable with different topics)
SPEA-V 499 Honors Thesis (3 cr.)
Electives
Electives are courses that do not meet general education or major requirements, and may be used to fulfill the remainder of the 120 credit hours required for this degree. Please meet with your academic advisor to discuss your electives.
All your degree requirements are based on the semester and year you entered IU Bloomington. If you became an IU Bloomington student either Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 you are in the right place!
General Education: Select the appropriate academic year based on your entry date at IUB
BSPA Core
SPEA-E 183 Environment & People (3cr)
SPEA-V 181 US Policy & Administration (3cr)
SPEA-V 182 Policy-making around the World: Comparative and International Approaches (3cr)
SPEA-V 184 Law & Public Affairs (3cr)
SPEA-V 185 Management of Public Problems and Solutions (3cr)
SPEA-V 186 Introduction to Public Budgeting and Finance for Public Affairs (3cr)
Other Required Courses (18cr)
ECON-E 251 Fundamentals of Economics I (3cr) or ECON-B 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I (3cr)
POLS Political Science (any course or an approved non-O'Neill study abroad course, 3cr)
Courses may be listed in more than one area below. However, no course will count more than once in the major. Additionally, no course used to fulfill the “BSPA Required Courses” above may be used to also fulfill the “Management Major” below. Additional courses beyond the general education, core, and major requirements are needed to complete the minimum of 120 hours required for the degree.
The followingfiveManagement Foundation courses:
SPEA-V 202 Contemporary Economic Issues in Public Affairs (3cr) (P: ECON-E 201)
SPEA-V 236 Managing and Leading Organizations (3cr)*
SPEA-V 246 Elements of Governmental and Nonprofit Financial Accounting Cycle (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 186)
SPEA-V 361 Financial Management (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 246 or BUS-A 201) ORBUS-F 300 Introduction to Financial Management (3cr) (P: BUS-A 200, A 201 or A 202)
SPEA-V 369 Managing Information Technology (3cr) (R: SPEA-V 261 or BUS-K 201)
SPEA-V 407 Public Law and Government Relations (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 184)
SPEA-V 409 Federal Policymaking and the Hearing Process (3cr)
SPEA-V 412 Leadership Ethics (3cr)
SPEA-V 415 Data Science in Public and Environmental Affairs (3cr)
SPEA-V 424 Environmental Law, Justice and Politics (3cr)
SPEA-V 425 Homeland Security: Policy and Practice (3cr)
SPEA-V 436 Communication for Government and Nonprofit Organizations (3cr)
SPEA-V 437 Public Transportation (3cr)
SPEA-V 450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (1-3cr) (approved topics only; consult O’Neill Academic Advisor; repeatable with different topics)
SPEA-V 458 Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations (3cr)
SPEA-V 460 Intergovernmental Relations (3cr)
SPEA-V 462 Community Development (3cr)
SPEA-V 481 Grant Writing for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (3cr)
SPEA-V 482 Overseas Topics in Public Affairs (0-15cr) (approved topics only; consult O’Neill Academic Advisor; repeatable with different topics)
SPEA-V 499 Honors Thesis (3cr)
Electives
Electives are courses that do not meet general education or major requirements, and may be used to fulfill the remainder of the 120 credit hours required for this degree. Please meet with your academic advisor to discuss your electives.
All your degree requirements are based on the semester and year you entered IU Bloomington. If you became an IU Bloomington student either Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 you are in the right place!
General Education: Select the appropriate academic year based on your entry date at IUB
BSPA Core
SPEA-E 183 Environment & People (3cr)
SPEA-V 181 US Policy & Administration (3cr)
SPEA-V 182 Policy-making around the World: Comparative and International Approaches (3cr)
SPEA-V 184 Law & Public Affairs (3cr)
SPEA-V 185 Management of Public Problems and Solutions (3cr)
SPEA-V 186 Introduction to Public Budgeting and Finance for Public Affairs (3cr)
Other Required Courses (18cr)
ECON-E 251 Fundamentals of Economics I (3cr) or ECON-B 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I (3cr)
POLS Political Science (any course or an approved non-O'Neill study abroad course, 3cr)
Courses may be listed in more than one area below. However, no course will count more than once in the major. Additionally, no course used to fulfill the “BSPA Required Courses” above may be used to also fulfill the “Management Major” below. Additional courses beyond the general education, core, and major requirements are needed to complete the minimum of 120 hours required for the degree.
The followingfiveManagement Foundation courses:
SPEA-V 202 Contemporary Economic Issues in Public Affairs (3cr) (P: ECON-E 251 or ECON-B 251)
SPEA-V 236 Managing and Leading Organizations (3cr)*
SPEA-V 246 Elements of Governmental and Nonprofit Financial Accounting Cycle (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 186) OR BUS-A 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3cr) (P: BUS-A 100 with a grade of a C or better)
SPEA-V 361 Financial Management (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 246 or BUS-A 201) ORBUS-F 300 Introduction to Financial Management (3cr) (P: BUS-A 200, A 201 or A 202)
SPEA-V 369 Managing Information Technology (3cr) (R: SPEA-V 261 or BUS-K 201)
SPEA-V 407 Public Law and Government Relations (3cr) (P: SPEA-V 184)
SPEA-V 409 Federal Policymaking and the Hearing Process (3cr)
SPEA-V 412 Leadership and Ethics (3cr)
SPEA-V 415 Data Science in Public and Environmental Affairs (3cr)
SPEA-V 424 Environmental Law, Justice and Politics (3cr)
SPEA-V 425 Homeland Security: Policy and Practice (3cr)
SPEA-V 436 Communication for Government and Nonprofit Organizations (3cr)
SPEA-V 437 Public Transportation (3cr)
SPEA-V 450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (1-3cr) (approved topics only; consult O’Neill Academic Advisor; repeatable with different topics)
SPEA-V 458 Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations (3cr)
SPEA-V 460 Intergovernmental Relations (3cr)
SPEA-V 462 Community Development (3cr)
SPEA-V 481 Grant Writing for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (3cr)
SPEA-V 482 Overseas Topics in Public Affairs (0-15cr) (approved topics only; consult O’Neill Academic Advisor; repeatable with different topics)
SPEA-V 499 Honors Thesis (3cr)
Electives
Electives are courses that do not meet general education or major requirements, and may be used to fulfill the remainder of the 120 credit hours required for this degree. Please meet with your academic advisor to discuss your electives.
