Troy University

What you'll study

The programme combines core business fundamentals with specialist management and operations modules to prepare you for supervisory and managerial roles. You study a mix of required core courses and electives, typically progressing from foundational subjects to advanced applied topics and a culminating capstone or internship.

• Core business foundations: introductory accounting, principles of finance, marketing fundamentals, business law and ethics, and managerial economics.
• Management and organisational studies: organisational behaviour, leadership and team dynamics, human resource management, and strategic management.
• Operations and process management: operations management, supply chain and logistics, production planning, quality management, and project management.
• Quantitative and information skills: business statistics, quantitative methods for decision making, and management information systems.
• Applied and experiential learning: capstone strategy project, applied operations simulations, internship or cooperative placement, and case-study seminars emphasising continuous improvement and process redesign.
• Electives and specialisms: options often include entrepreneurship, global business, service operations, procurement, and advanced topics in analytics or process engineering.

Entry requirements

Admission is designed for recent secondary-school graduates and mature students with prior college or workplace experience. Requirements typically include a recognised high-school diploma or equivalent and submission of official transcripts.

• Academic qualifications: satisfactory secondary-school completion; transfer applicants present college transcripts and may receive credit for prior study.
• Standardised tests: many applicants are admitted without a mandatory SAT/ACT score; check the university for current testing policies.
• English language: non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency through recognised tests or approved alternative pathways.
• Supporting documents: a personal statement or application essay is often recommended; some applicants may provide references or an interview, and there are pathways for mature and military students.

Career prospects

Graduates leave prepared for a wide range of roles across industries where managing people, processes and resources is essential. The degree provides a pragmatic foundation for immediate employment or further study.

• Operations manager or operations supervisor in manufacturing, retail, healthcare or services
• Supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator or procurement specialist
• Project coordinator or project manager supporting cross-functional teams
• Management trainee, business analyst or process improvement specialist (Lean/Six Sigma roles)
• Human resources generalist or team leader with people-management responsibilities
• Entrepreneurship and small-business ownership, or progression to postgraduate business study such as an MBA

Why study at Troy University

Troy University offers a student-centred environment with a mix of campus-based and flexible online delivery that suits commuting, working and international students. Class sizes promote interaction with faculty who combine academic expertise with practical industry experience.

• Flexible delivery: options to study on the main Troy campus, at regional sites or via online courses to fit different student circumstances.
• Practical experience: emphasis on internships, applied projects and real-world case studies to build workplace-ready skills.
• Support services: career services, internship placement assistance and academic advising help students make the transition to employment or further study.
• Global and military-friendly community: a diverse student body with pathways and support for international and service-member students.