Lewis-Clark State College

What you'll study

The BBA in Management and Operations combines core business foundations with specialised study in operations, supply chain and managerial practice. You will study a blend of theory and applied skills across accounting, finance, marketing, organisational behaviour and business law, alongside targeted courses that address the design, control and improvement of business processes.

• Core business foundations: introductory and intermediate courses in accounting, finance, marketing, business statistics and business communications to build essential literacy in commercial functions.
• Management and organisational studies: courses in management principles, organisational behaviour, human resource management and leadership that prepare you for supervising teams and leading change.
• Operations and supply chain: operations management, production and service operations, supply chain management, procurement and logistics, and quality management focused on improving efficiency and value delivery.
• Analytical and technology skills: business data analysis, decision models, information systems and project management to support evidence-based management and operational planning.
• Law, ethics and strategy: business law, professional ethics and strategic management courses that frame operational choices within legal and ethical contexts and long-term organisational goals.
• Applied learning and capstone: practicum, internship or cooperative education placement options and a senior capstone or project that requires diagnosing and solving a real-world operational or managerial problem.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a high-school diploma (or recognised equivalent) and meet the college's general admission standards. Typical preparation includes courses in mathematics and English. Transfer students from community colleges are welcome and may receive credit for relevant completed coursework.

• Academic performance: a competitive secondary-school record; specific grade expectations follow the college’s published admission policies.
• Prerequisites: readiness for college-level mathematics and English; some prior coursework in business or accounting is helpful but not required.
• International applicants: evidence of English language proficiency is required through recognised tests or prior education in English.
• Additional admissions routes: applicants with workplace experience or professional credentials may be considered for admission and for transfer credit evaluation.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for entry- to mid-level roles across operations and management functions in manufacturing, distribution, service industries and public-sector organisations. The programme emphasises practical skills employers seek, such as process improvement, scheduling, inventory control and team leadership.

• Typical job titles include operations coordinator, operations manager, supply chain analyst, production supervisor, logistics planner and management trainee.
• Other pathways include roles in project management, procurement, quality assurance, sales operations and human resources.
• Many graduates use the BBA as a foundation for entrepreneurship or for further study such as a Master of Business Administration or specialised master’s degrees in supply chain, project management or finance.

Why study at Lewis-Clark State College

Lewis-Clark State College offers a small-campus environment that emphasises close interaction with faculty and practical, career-oriented learning. The business programme is delivered with an applied focus: faculty bring professional experience, classes are small, and students have access to internships and local employer connections across the Inland Northwest.

• Personalised instruction and mentoring from faculty with industry experience.
• Opportunities for internships, cooperative placements and applied capstone projects with regional businesses and public organisations.
• Flexible pathways for transfer students and those balancing work with study, with some courses available in formats suited to working students.
• Career services and employer networking aimed at placing graduates into operational and management roles in the region and beyond.