Organizational Leadership*

Description
The concentration in organizational leadership uses interdisciplinary methods that prepare students to become leaders in organizations. Students develop skills and knowledge that leaders need to solve problems, communicate effectively, assess programs, manage resources, and use emerging technologies in organizations. Students in the concentration will be prepared for a range of positions in government, health care administration, nonprofit agencies and the service industry.
Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
Core 9 Hours Required
BIS 340 is taken two times
OGL 200 Introduction to Organizational Leadership (3)*
BIS 340 Organizational Skills (3) (students will enroll in two different topics to equal the required 6 hours) (Prerequisite(s): minimum junior standing or minimum 56 hours)
Electives 9 hours required
Choose from the following, 6 hours must be upper division.
BIS 340 Organizational Skills (3) (Prerequisite(s): minimum junior standing or minimum 56 hours)
BIS 343 Social Processes in Organizations (3), L or SB (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or 105 or 108 with C or better; minimum junior standing or minimum 56 hours)
BIS 345 Organizational Ethics (3), L or HU (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or 105 or 108 with C or better; minimum junior standing or minimum 56 hours)
BIS 357 Assessment in Organizations (3) (Prerequisite(s): MAT 117 (or any course with General Studies MA designation); minimum junior standing or minimum 56 hour)
BIS 360 Organizational Contexts (3), SB (Prerequisite(s): Minimum junior standing or minimum 56 hours)
OGL 220 Behavioral Dynamics in Organizations, L or SB (3)*
OGL 260 Resource Allocation in Organizations (3) (Prerequisite(s): MAT 117 or any course with General Studies MA designation)
OGL 300 Theory and Practice of Leadership (3) (Prerequisite(s): OGL 200; minimum 56 hours)
OGL 320 Foundations of Project Management (3) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or 105 or 108 with C or better; minimum 56 hours; Credit is allowed for only OGL 240 or OGL 320)
OGL 321 Project Leadership, Strategy and Scope (3) (Prerequisite(s): OGL 240 or OGL 320; minimum 56 hours)
OGL 350 Diversity and Organizations, L & C (3) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or 105 or 108 with C or better; minimum 56 hours. Credit is allowed for only BIS 350 or OGL 350)
OGL 355 Leading Organizational Innovation, L (3) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 or 105 or 108 with C or better; minimum 56 hours)
OGL 360 Assessment of Leadership Effectiveness (3) (Prerequisite(s): MAT 117 (or any course with General Studies MA designation); OGL 200; minimum 56 hours)
OGL 375 Corporate Leadership: Starbucks (3) (Prerequisite(s): Starbucks College Achievement Plan student; Credit is allowed for only OGL 375 or OGL 394 (Corporate Leadership: Starbucks))
OGL 484 Internship (1-12)
All Interdisciplinary Studies students are required to complete a 12 credit hour core.
BIS 301, BIS 302 and BIS 402 courses require:
A meeting with your academic advisor to:
Ensure both of your concentration areas have been declared
Are working towards completing (or have completed) 1-2 courses in each declared concentration- One course meeting general studies MA requirement
- ENG 102 or ENG 105 or ENG 108 or First Year Composition Completed
- Minimum 2.00 GPA
Required Courses (12 credit hours):
BIS 301 Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies, L (3)
BIS 302 Interdisciplinary Inquiry (3)
Prerequisite(s): BIS 301 with C or better
BIS 401 Applied Interdisciplinary Studies (3) (requires application)
Prerequisites: BIS 301 with C or better; BIS 302 with C or better; Minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area
BIS 402 Senior Seminar, L (3)
Prerequisite(s): BIS 301 with C or better; BIS 302 with C or better
For important information, additional major requirements, course descriptions, and application deadlines: Interdisciplinary Studies Core Courses
For assistance in selecting your concentration areas of study complete the Interdisciplinary Studies concentration workshop: Interdisciplinary Studies Pre-Advising Workshop
Transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu
- How credits transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu/credits
- How to transfer to ASU from a Two-Year school transfer.asu.edu/ CommunityColleges
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) transfer students transfer.asu.edu/maricopa
- Courses may fulfill Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or Associate’s degree requirements, consult with your community college academic advisor for details.
- MCCCD course transfer equivalencies are listed here; they may be applied toward this concentration (maximum of six credits or two courses).
- Information listed was current for this catalog year at the time of printing, consult transfer.asu.edu/maricopa for verification.
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