Doane University

What you'll study

This programme combines foundational business disciplines with specialised study in management and operations. Students progress from core business courses into concentration topics and applied experiences. The curriculum typically includes a mix of classroom instruction, case studies, group projects and hands-on practicum.

• Core business fundamentals: accounting, economics, finance, marketing, business law and ethics, and managerial communication.
• Management and operations subjects: principles of management, operations management, supply chain and logistics, project management, quality management, process improvement and organisational behaviour.
• Quantitative and analytical skills: statistics for business, business analytics or data-driven decision-making, and spreadsheet modelling.
• Electives and special topics: entrepreneurship, human resource management, strategic management, international business and sustainability in operations.
• Experiential learning: internship placements, consulting projects with local organisations, simulations, and a senior capstone or practicum that integrates strategy, operations and management practice.

The programme is designed to be completed over four years and fulfils Doane's general education requirements alongside major coursework. Students may personalise their studies through electives or by combining the major with minors such as entrepreneurship, finance or supply chain management.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a secondary school completion credential equivalent to a US high school diploma. Admission decisions take a holistic view of academic records, letters of recommendation, personal statements and extracurricular involvement. Doane has historically offered flexibility regarding standardised tests; applicants should check the university's current policy on SAT/ACT submission.

Typical preparation for the programme includes coursework in mathematics (algebra or higher), English and introductory economics or business if available. Transfer applicants are considered and may receive credit for previous college-level coursework; international applicants should provide credentials demonstrating comparable academic preparation and proof of English proficiency where required.

Career prospects

Graduates with a BBA in Management and Operations are prepared for a wide range of roles across industries. Common entry-level and mid-level positions include operations coordinator, production supervisor, supply chain analyst, project manager, business analyst, store or branch manager, and procurement specialist. The programme's emphasis on applied learning and internships helps students build practical experience valued by employers.

Alumni may continue into graduate study, such as an MBA or specialised master's programmes in supply chain management, project management or organisational leadership, or pursue professional certifications like PMP, Six Sigma or APICS credentials to advance in operations-focused careers.

Why study at Doane University

Doane offers a personalised learning environment with small class sizes and close faculty mentorship, which supports intensive discussion and applied projects. The university emphasises experiential education—students regularly undertake internships, practicum projects with community partners and real-world consulting assignments that build workplace skills.

Students benefit from Doane's career services, alumni network and relationships with regional employers, which can help secure internships and early-career opportunities. The campus environment and available academic support services aim to help students transition smoothly from study to career or further professional education.