Tarleton State University

What you'll study

The programme combines core business foundations with specialised courses in operations, supply chain and management. You will complete general education requirements alongside a sequence of business core courses and management/operations electives. The curriculum emphasises applied learning through case studies, group projects and a capstone experience.

• Business core: introductory accounting, principles of finance, marketing fundamentals, business law, managerial economics, management information systems, business communication.
• Management and organisational studies: organisational behaviour, human resource management, leadership and team development, strategic management.
• Operations and supply chain: operations management, production and service operations, logistics and supply‑chain management, quality management, inventory and procurement.
• Quantitative and analytical skills: business statistics, quantitative methods for business, decision analysis and project management.
• Capstone and experiential learning: integrated capstone course or senior project, internship or practicum opportunities with local and regional employers, applied consulting projects.
• Electives and special topics: courses in process improvement (e.g. Lean/Six Sigma concepts), global supply chains, entrepreneurship and small business management.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requires a recognised secondary school diploma or equivalent. Applicants are assessed on academic transcripts and a record of coursework in mathematics; some programmes expect a level of competence in college algebra or business mathematics. Transfer students may be admitted with college credit from other institutions, subject to Tarleton State University transfer policies.

International applicants must meet English language proficiency standards (for example via recognised tests or exemptions) and provide certified academic records. Applicants should consult Tarleton's admissions office or the college of business for details on minimum GPA expectations, prerequisite courses and documentation required for a complete application.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of operational and managerial roles in manufacturing, distribution, retail, healthcare, government and service sectors. The programme develops skills employers seek in operations, logistics and management functions.

• Operations manager, production supervisor or plant manager
• Supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator or procurement specialist
• Project manager or continuous improvement specialist
• Management trainee, business analyst or operations consultant
• Entrepreneur or small‑business manager

Many students also progress to professional certification (for example in supply‑chain management or project management) or postgraduate study in business, logistics or related fields.

Why study at Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University is a member of the Texas A&M University System and offers a regionally focused, practice‑oriented business education. The College of Business emphasises experiential learning, connecting students with industry through internships, local employer projects and campus events.

• Applied learning: opportunities for internships, practicum courses and community‑based projects that build real‑world skills.
• Industry connections: partnerships with regional employers in manufacturing, logistics and agribusiness that support placements and networking.
• Student support: career services, mentoring, student organisations and academic advising tailored to business students.
• Flexible pathways: options for minors, elective concentrations and transfer credit to tailor study to specific career interests.

Overall, the BBA in Management and Operations at Tarleton is suited to students seeking a practical, career‑oriented business degree with strong links to employers and opportunities to develop managerial and operational expertise.