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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)

Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

Fundamentals of Economics

English Composition I

English Composition II

Public Speaking

Introduction to Critical Thinking

Introduction to Psychology

Contemporary Global Issues

Introductory Survey of Mathematics

Natural Science Elective

Electives (6 credits)

Free Elective

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Free Elective

First Year Experience Seminar

Organizational Leadership Core (24 credits)

Principles of Management

Foundations of Business Communication

Foundations of Innovative Leadership

Organizational Development

Applied Concepts in Accounting and Finance

Psychology of Leadership

Organizational Justice, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

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.