Bachelor of Arts in
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Program Information
»» Business Management Track
The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership Online Degree Completion Program and On Campus Program
is a multidisciplinary program of study for those interested in leadership theory and practice. The program
prepares students to assume leadership roles in organizational settings in the public, private and nonprofit
sectors.
The degree program is a joint venture of the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, the Monte Ahuja
College of Business, and the School of Communication.
Why choose the Business Management Track?
»» Develop the leadership skills necessary to be effective in our global economy.
»» Enhance problem solving skills to promote positive organizational change.
»» Learn effective management concepts which can be applied to the public, private, and nonprofit sectors
»» Prepare to work in various business industries with leadership roles such as Human Resources and Management
General Education Requirements
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Introduction to University Life (only required for first-year CSU students)
English Composition: ENG 100/101 and ENG/UST 102 (grades of “C” or higher)
Math: MTH 116*
Natural Science: 7 credits of Natural Science with Lab
Social Science: 3 credits of Non-US Social Science*
Arts and Humanities: 3 credits of Introductory Arts and Humanities, 3 credits of Non-US Arts and Humanities
• Social Diversity: 3 credits of African-American Experience*
• Foreign Language: Submission of official high school transcripts showing 2 years of one language successfully completed; completion of 2 consecutive semesters of introductory foreign language courses at CSU or a transfer institution; waiver of Foreign Language through verification by Modern Language Department by demonstrated proficiency
* Math and Social Diversity requirements are partially completed via Organizational Leadership major courses.
Total Degree Requirements: 120 credit hours
http://urban.csuohio.edu/academics/undergraduate/ba_ol.html
Course Schedule
Year 1
Fall Semester
UST 200 Introduction to Urban
Studies
UST 405 Methods of Research &
Evaluation
UST 453 Managing Urban
Diversity
MGT 340 Human Resource
Management
Year 2
Spring Semester
UST 404 Urban Data Analysis
Fall Semester
Business Management Elective
Spring Semester
Business Management Elective
UST 458 Urban Policy
Business Management Elective
Business Management Elective
COM 341 Group Processes &
Leadership
MGT 321 Organizational
Behavior
Business Management Elective
UST 490 Internship
COM 448 Managing
Organizational Teams
Business Management Track
Students choose five courses from below (only AACCSB Accredited courses):
BUS 351 Business, Society & Government
MGT 301 Principles of Management
OSM 311 Introduction to Operations Management (+preq: UST 404)
OSM 442 Innovation Management
MKT 456 Customer Relationship Management (+preq: MKT 301)
OSM 493 Art of Negotiation
MGT 404 Organizational Theory & Design
What can I do with this degree?
Our graduates work in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in governmental agencies, health care facilities,
and other private organizations. In addition to developing leadership skills, this degree prepares students for law
school and graduate study.
Scholarships
Continuing CSU students and new transfer students may to apply for Levin College scholarships. Visit http://urban.
csuohio.edu/students/financing.html to apply. Students are also encouraged to apply for scholarships through
external sources.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Redmon, College of Business
e-businessadvisor@csuohio.edu