Why study Management at MC?
Do you enjoy directing others in their efforts to excel? Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Management is the art of assisting people and organizations in effective performance. As a manager or entrepreneur, you have the opportunity to guide others in accomplishing important goals and watching the fruits of your labor catapult a business to successful heights. Students interested in this adventure will experience coursework in financial management, strategy, organizational behavior and leadership development so that upon graduation they are ready to embark upon that exciting career or continue their studies in graduate school.
Meet a Current Scot
Marlee Giles
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee
From the small classes to the hands-on experiences to the personal care from its professors, Maryville College “feels like a second home,” Marlee said. She has made her second home as a Management and Writing Communications double major, which is possible through support from two academic divisions. “I appreciate how Maryville College makes double majoring so achievable.”
In her Management major, Marlee has discovered that required courses such as Organizational Behavior and Principles of Management lay a solid foundation for any career, no matter the field. She hopes to pursue a career in public relations, and as the managing editor for the campus newspaper, The Highland Echo, and a social media intern for the College’s Office of Marketing and Communications, Marlee is seizing opportunities to build PR experience.
Meet a Recent Grad
Grant Agnew ‘22
Currently: Account Executive, Ticket Sales and Service Department for the Knoxville Ice Bears
Grant, who developed leadership skills as a Scots football player and in several campus organizations, went on to East Tennessee State University, earning a master’s degree in Sports Management in 2024. In addition to being a teaching assistant, he gained experience by working in the ETSU Athletic Department and at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Grant has always loved how broad Management can be, and believes it was the right major for his goal of building a career in the sports industry. In his current role with the Knoxville Ice Bears, he wears many hats. “Sports are a great way to connect with and build a community. During games, I love providing people with a great experience that they’ll always remember,” he said.
