Rankings from Poets&Quants, 2026.
As a Management major at Marian University, you’ll earn a degree that combines business fundamentals with hands-on leadership experience.
- Expert faculty: Learn from professors with real-world management and leadership experience who provide guidance, mentorship, and industry insight.
- Industry connections: Network with professionals and organizations in Indianapolis through competitions, internships, and the highly competitive Orr Fellowship program.
- Professional Certifications: Stand out to emplyees by becoming a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) in project management, becoming a Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or by earning a certification in Google Analytics.
- Experiential learning: Participate in Marian’s A-Team student consulting course, working with clients such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, YMCA of Indianapolis, OneAmerica, and Spot Freight.
- Competitions: Join team-based competitions in entrepreneurship, human resources, supply chain management or business ethics to gain practical experience.
- Work in a variety of industries: With a Management degree from Marian University, you’ll be prepared for in-demand careers across industries such as healthcare, finance, supply chain, consulting, technology, retail, nonprofit leadership, and more.
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Excellent career outcomes: Management majors consistently achieve a 100% job placement, 100% internship placement, and an average starting salary of $62,000+.
What you’ll learn
In Marian’s management program, you’ll gain the skills to lead teams, analyze challenges and make strategic business decisions. You’ll learn to:
- Lead and manage diverse teams
- Analyze organizational challenges
- Make strategic, data-driven decisions
- Foster effective communication and collaboration
- Apply leadership concepts to real-world scenarios
