Organizational Management and Leadership

Overview

The major provides a strong foundation in management, with a focus on leadership development and effectiveness, and is designed for professionals who want to lead people, departments, and organizations. The curriculum explores contrasts between management and leadership theory, and helps develop practical skills related to leading people, employee development, and conflict and change management.

Key Outcomes

Effectively manage resources and lead organizational change
Confidently address organizational conflict and implement solutions
Strengthen your personal communication and presentation skills
Optimize your personal leadership and career effectiveness

Location

The major in Organizational Management and Leadership is offered at the Chicago campus.

Beyond Your Bachelor’s

The major in Organizational Management and Leadership is ideal preparation for graduate programs in business, management, human resources, and nonprofit management.

Major Courses

All courses are 4 semester hours each, for a total of 40 hours.

ORG 3034 — Communicating in Organization
ORG 4074 — Leading and Managing
ORG 4094 — Marketing in a Global Economy
ORG 4120 — Ethical Decisions in Organizations
ORG 4024 — Understanding Group and Organizational Behavior
ORG 4220 — Assessing Leadership Skills
ORG 4240 — Managing Change and Conflict
ORG 4260 — Career Management
BADM 4400 — Integrating Strategic Management

Minor Courses

Organizational Management and Leadership can also be pursued as an academic minor. All courses are 4 semester hours each, for a total of 20 hours.

Select one:

ORG 3034 — Communicating in Organizations
ORG 4074 — Leading and Managing
ORG 4094 — Marketing in a Global Economy
ORG 4120 — Ethical Decisions in Organizations

Required:

ORG 4024 — Understanding Group and Organizational Behavior
ORG 4220 — Assessing Leadership Skills
ORG 4240 — Managing Change and Conflict
ORG 4260 — Career Management

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