Management at Northern Illinois University

Prepare for a successful future in business with programs that build leadership, HR, and entrepreneurial skills. Gain hands-on experience through internships, scholarships, and consulting projects. Join a powerful network of alumni mentors and coaches ready to support your journey.

Take a Tour

Come see for yourself.

Our Department of Management offers tours for prospective management and business administration students most Wednesdays in the fall and spring from 12:30 to 1 p.m.

Learn more about our AACSB-accredited undergraduate programs:

Management Salary Statistics

$94,097

The average mid-career salary for NIU management graduates.

Source: Steppingblocks, 2026.

Business Administration Salary Statistics

$95,228

The average mid-career salary for NIU B.S. in Business Administration graduates.

Source: Steppingblocks, 2026.

Bachelor of Science in Management

Our Bachelor of Science in Management offers three emphases. Choose from leadership and management, human resource management, or entrepreneurship and social responsibility.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration prepares you for a wide variety of different business roles. You will achieve this by getting a broad education across all business functions, enhanced by the opportunity to specialize in particular areas by pursuing certificates or minors across the college.

Minors

We offer two minors to develop your entrepreneurial skills:

Certificates of Undergraduate Study

Social Entrepreneurship: learn the entrepreneurial skills and mindsets related to economic, social and environmental change.
Leading Individuals and Teams: develop your leadership skills that will enhance your ability to motivate, lead and manage a diverse population of employees.