Organizational Leadership, Associate of Science

Program Purpose

The Associate of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership will prepare students for successful leadership in project management, staff management, and administrative positions.  It will also serve as a pathway for students to pursue a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, and Law, Policy, and Political Science.

Program of Study

The program includes a wide variety of general education courses that would be applicable to any undergraduate degree within the University, and comprehensive business coursework which includes management and innovative leadership and integrates social science, leadership psychology, workplace culture, and trauma-informed approaches.

Program Competencies

Graduating students will:

1. The student will recognize and apply oral and written communication skills used in different areas of the business environment, including crafting emails, reports, and presentations that convey clear and concise information.

2. The student will recognize leadership practices and apply cultural humility in a diverse and multicultural environment, ensuring that they understand how to lead teams with respect and inclusivity.

3. The student will express analytical thinking and adaptability to solve complex financial problems, making informed decisions that align with financial theories, accounting standards, and real-world industry challenges.

4. The student will understand and demonstrate basic information literacy by using valid and reliable sources to gather and present business-related research in written and verbal formats.

5. The student will describe ethical principles with a global perspective, for decision-making processes in the accounting and finance professions, while fostering personal integrity and professional responsibility in a diverse and culturally dynamic business world.

Curriculum

General Education Requirements (30-31 credits)

CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 122 English Composition II

ENG 131 Public Speaking

PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

Natural Science Elective

Electives (6 credits)

Free Elective

Free Elective

OR

FYE 101 First Year Experience Seminar

Organizational Leadership Core (24 credits)

BBM 201 Principles of Management

BBM 220 Foundations of Business Communication

BBM 306 Foundations of Innovative Leadership

HRM 310 Organizational Development

FIN 300 Applied Concepts in Accounting and Finance

ORG 302 Psychology of Leadership

ORG 444 Organizational Justice, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

PSY 420 Introduction to Trauma-Informed Approaches

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.