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Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management

Our flagship accelerated-format degree program in organizational management began in 1996 and continues to draw adult students who want a business-based management degree that provides practical knowledge they can use every day at work. The organizational-management degree blends theory and practice, addressing the rapid changes happening in the business and professional world. We focus on what mid- to high-level managers need to know in order to perform to their full potential while enhancing their own personal career opportunities.

The organizational-management degree is offered in a "cohort" format. Simply put, this means that a small group of no more than 20 students will begin taking their major courses together, and will take each course in sequence. Because student groups stay together throughout the program, they develop a stronger sense of community and collaborative learning, while instructors build upon a knowledge base that increases with each successive course.

Organizational Management Curriculum
Students take one course at a time; each course takes six weeks to complete. Courses meet on Tuesdays from 6-10 p.m. (you even get a break for dinner), as well as on two full Saturdays during the six-week period. The entire organizational-management major takes just under 18 months to complete. (The 18-month completion is only for the major; if you have other courses to complete, general requirements or electives, you'll need extra time.)

First Semester

SP 351	Group Dynamics
BU 353	Human Behavior in Organizations
BU 354	Human-Resource Development
BU 457	Employment Laws and Regulations

Second Semester 

BU 462	Applied Research
EC 356	Applied Economic Principles
BU 355	Concepts in Accounting & Finance for Managers
BU 459	Management of Innovation and Technology

Third Semester

BU 460	Cross-Cultural/International Business Communication
BU 461	Ethics in Management
BU 458	Application of Management Principles
BU 353W	Organizational Development and Change

Prior Learning Assessment (Portfolio)
Students enrolled in the organizational-management program who have obtained knowledge through experience outside of the traditional classroom may earn university credit through portfolio assessment. Designed for the adult who is self-motivated and highly skilled in analytical process, portfolio development involves knowledge-assessment, documentation, third-party verification, and an understanding of college-level learning expectations. Examples of appropriate college-level learning might be work-related training seminars or self-directed study. Up to 32 semester credits may be earned through portfolio assessment. Please contact the continuing-studies office for more information.