United States Coast Guard Academy

What you'll study

Coursework focuses on both functional and analytical management skills alongside organizational behavior and leadership theory. Students learn practical management techniques and study theories of leadership and organization behavior while applying learning through team projects, simulations and case studies.

Entry requirements

The programme page refers applicants to the Academy's application process. Specific entry criteria and prerequisites are provided by the United States Coast Guard Academy admissions office.

Career prospects

The major prepares graduates to enter management roles as competent, ethical professionals. Students leave with applied skills in organizing people, finances and information; the programme notes strong standardized-performance outcomes, with Management graduates averaging in the 91st percentile nationally on the ETS Business Exam.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Management majors have access to career-building resources and experiential opportunities—such as the Cadet Management Association, the Cadet Investment Committee (which manages more than $35,000 in investments), Beta Gamma Sigma and employer-facing professional events—that strengthen resumes and support competitive scholarship and internship applications. Prospective students should consult the Academy's financial aid and admissions offices for specific scholarship, funding and service-academy benefit information.