Areas of Study

Management Science

There are ways to do things…then there are better ways to do things. Solving problems and making good decisions is a requirement in every organization. If you’re someone who values the power of efficiency and possesses a keen analytical eye, then you may be cut out for majoring in Management Science.

UTSA’s Management Science Program

While earning a B.B.A. in Management Science from UTSA, you’ll take a multidisciplinary approach to design systems, make decisions and solve complex problems for organizations. You’ll focus on the development and application of scientific and mathematical modeling to help companies reach the best decisions possible. Because these skills lend themselves to increasing a firm’s efficiency and productivity, this degree will prepare you for a number of careers in manufacturing, materials management, service operations, procurement, third party logistics, transportation processes and management consulting.

What You’ll Learn

As a Management Science major, you’ll have the option of learning a business competency as you work towards completing your degree. These competencies are available through elective courses and aim to develop a greater set of marketable skills for business majors. The competencies available for Management Science majors are analytics, entrepreneurship, international business, leading change, modeling and risk management. You can also choose a concentration in either Business Analytics or Operation & Supply Chain. Concentrations are declared after you’ve been admitted and have met with your academic advisor.

Career Resources

UTSA’s University Career Center offers several resources to help students identify and develop the global skills necessary to successfully pursue and achieve lifelong career goals.

Marketable Skills

Please note that there are additional admission requirements that need to be met in order to be admitted into this major. View all of UTSA’s specific admission requirements here.