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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Organizational Management is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop techniques of behavioral management. Students will learn how to identify characteristics common to all organizations - behavior and processes. Students will be able to explain how groups influence interpersonal behavior within organizations and to develop decision-making skills for dealing with complex conceptual problems in an ethical manner.

*The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree can be awarded upon completion of 60 semester hours.

Students can complete the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program or tailor their degree to include one or more majors.

Upon successful completion of this degree, you are eligible to enroll into Southwest University’s graduate degree program(s).
Degree Requirements
  • 120 Semester Hours
    * The Associate of Science in Business Administration can  be awarded upon completions of 60 semester hours.
  • A maximum of 90 semester hours may be accepted toward fulfilling the degree requirement.
  • The student must satisfy a minimum of 30 semester hours, 10 courses,  with Southwest University.
General Education Courses
*Select any (2)
*Select any (2)
*Select any (1)

Core Courses
Students must have satisfied or they must complete the following core courses:
ACC 203 Accounting I
ACC 204 Accounting II
BUS 210 Introduction to Business
HRM 215 Introduction to Human Resource Management
FIN 218 Personal Finance
ECO 230 Principles of Economic
BUS 239 Practical Business Law
MGT 240 Principles of Management
MKT 248 Principles of Marketing
ORG 260 Introduction to Organization Management
Concentration Requirement Courses
HR 348 Human Relations at Work
HRM 370 HR: Issues, Decision Making and Challenges
ORG 435 Organizational Behavior Structure and Processes
BUS 445 Leadership in Organizations
MGT 450 Supervisory Management
BUS 478 Strategic Management and Policy
BUS 480 Special Topics in Business Administration
Elective Courses
CIS 205 Basic Communication Technologies
BUS 214 Public Speaking
HR 225 Principles in Human Relations
BUS 237 Leadership
SOC 241 Race and Ethnic Relations
MGT 243 Administrative Office Management
BUS 280 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 310 Building Customer Service
BUS 320 Information and Records Management
MGT 330 Strategic Retail Management
MKT 335 Principles of Selling
MGT 340 Management
BUS 345 Business Ethics
BUS 350 Public Relations
FIN 355 Business Finance
MKT 358 Promotional Marketing
INT 360 International Business
MGT 365 Risk Management
BUS 380 Special Topics in Business Administration
FIN 425 Investment Management
INT 430 Global Marketing
HRM 440 Training Strategies and Practices
INT 448 Global Human Resource Management
MGT 452 Sales Management
INT 454 International Organizational Behavior
BUS 456 E-Commerce
BUS 460 Entrepreneurial Management
HRM 462 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
INT 465 International Management
MKT 470 Consumer Purchasing and Behavoir
HRM 472 Strategic Compensation
HRM 475 Staffing Processes and Strategies
BUS 478 Strategic Management and Policy
BUS 480 Special Topics in Business Administration
   
   

General Education Courses
ENG-100
Reading Comprehension / Writing

3 Semester Hours

This course is designed to keep pace with current workplace needs. It is friendly and focuses on the “real-world” English skills needed to hold a job and advance in a career. This course emphasizes principles that reflect written and oral communication of today’s standard English. Also, this course is intended to enhance the student’s potential for success regarding the University’s policies and procedures.
  [ Book Required ]

ENG-101
English Composition I

3 Semester Hours

The course provides an excellent approach to build language skills.  It reviews concepts and application.  The course is divided into segments to help develop grammar, editing, writing and usage skills vital to successful written communication. 
[ Book Required ]

COM-105
Principles of Communication

3 Semester Hours

This course is designed to survey the field of communication.  It covers classic approaches and theory.  Significant attention is directed toward communication skills.  Emphasis is also on public speaking, interpersonal and small group communication and interviewing.  [ Book Required ]

NSC-136
Earth Science

3 Semester Hours

 This course provides an overview of our physical environment with well-balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology.  The course introduces three themes: Earth as a System; People and the Environment; and the Nature of Scientific Inquiry. [ Book Required ]

PHIL-161
Ethics

3 Semester Hours

This course explains theory in easy-to-understand language. It provides a balanced and up-to-date treatment of prominent issues of business ethics and the positions and arguments on these issues. The course also represents legal perspectives.
[ Book Required ]

MATH-150
College Math

3 Semester Hours

This course clearly explains mathematics.  The course helps students organize the information in any problem-solving situation.  Students become confident problem solvers.  
[ Book Required ]

STAT-156
Business Statistics

3 Semester Hours

This course presents concepts and applications of statistics used in the functional areas of business-accounting, marketing, management, economics, and finance.  [ Book Required ]
CIS-122
Computer Concepts

3 Semester Hours

This course introduces students to the basic concepts in the fields of information systems and computer science.  The course provides a theoretical foundation and introduces applications that put theory into practice.  [ Book Required  ]
HIST-110
American History (1500-1877)

3 Semester Hours

This course weaves together the social and historical forces that have shaped the United States.  [ Book Required ]
HIST-111
American History (1860 since 1988)

3 Semester Hours

This course brings together the complex interactions of social, political, and historical forces that have shaped the United States.  A "continental" approach is incorporated to bring forth a greater hemispheric perspective.  [ Book Required  ]
POLS-112
International Relations

3 Semester Hours

This course combines basic concepts and vocabulary with a substantial amount of historical background and examples from current events.  Students will examine major historical events arranged by geographic area which illustrate concepts of international relations.  This course also provides up-to-date information on the world economy,  [ Book Required ]
POLS-125
World Politics

3 Semester Hours

This course combines contemporary and historical coverage of the central issues in world politics.  The course encourages independent thinking and active evaluation of real-world problems.  Students will be able to recognize the connections between international and domestic politics. [ Book Required ]
PSY-130
Introduction to Psychology

3 Semester Hours

This course provides a scientific, accurate, and thorough understanding of the concepts of psychology.  It presents comprehensive coverage in an easy to understand style.  
[ Book Required ]
SOC-134
Introduction to Sociology

3 Semester Hours

This course is comprehensive and stimulating.  It introduces theoretical approaches and explores diversity of human living and examines social interaction in everyday life.  Three main themes are presented:  Global Perspective, Social Diversity, and Critical Thinking.  [ Book Required ]
Course Descriptions

Core Courses
ACC-203
Accounting I

3 Semester Hours

This course presents accounting information in a broad business context emphasizing what accounting information is, why it is important, and how it is used to make economic decisions.  [ Book Required ]

ACC-204
Accounting II

3 Semester Hours

This Course Provides valuable information covering the introduction to managment accounting and explains its significant role in making sound business decisions.
[ Book Required ]
BUS-210  
Introduction to Business

3 Semester Hours

This course emphasizes the important issues and challenges facing business today. Students will gain practical knowledge about business and focus on issues of concern. The course will help build and enlarge on decision-making skills  [ Book Required ] 
HRM-215
Introduction to Human Resource Management

3 Semester Hours

This course provides students with an overview of human resource management concepts. This course offers the latest findings and thinking in the Human Resource field. Areas of interest include retirement and selection, training, development and compensation, and management and employee relations.   [ Book Required ]
FIN-218
Personal Finance

3 Semester Hours

This course is designed to help students plan for a successful financial future. The course provides information on tax laws and gives students an accurate reflection of the trends affecting their financial present and future. It also discusses the importance of achieving long-terms goals through investing. The course lets students know what is available on the Web and how the sites can help them. Students will be able to develop tools and techniques needed for decision making.
 [ Book Required ] 
ECO-230  
Principle of Economics

3 Semester Hours

This course teaches students how to think and act like an economist. It introduces economic concepts and applies them to real-world examples. The course material is organized around five key principles of economics. The course covers micro and macroeconomics. [ Book Required ] 
BUS-239  
Practical Business Law

3 Semester Hours

This course provides an overview of the law of commercial transactions and a variety of other business legal issues. The course presents a practical approach to law that emphasizes current and relevant topics students need to understand, business transactions and issues such as contracts, property, insurance and employer/employee relations.
[ Book Required ] 
MGT-240  
Principles of Management

3 Semester Hours

This course covers key topics in management. It provides students with a practical explanation of management concepts needed to manage today’s organizations. The course discusses contemporary topics that will affect changes and innovations in business and entrepreneurial ventures. [ Book Required ]
MKT-248  
Principles of Marketing

3 Semester Hours

This course provides an array of practical examples and applications to show the major decisions that marketing managers encounter in their day-to-day jobs.
[ Book Required ]
ORG-260  
Introduction to Organizational Management

3 Semester Hours

This course presents a systematic study of the actions and attitudes that people exhibit within organizations. Balanced coverage of key topics are included. This course discusses motivational concepts, leadership, work teams and the challenges, opportunities and goals of organizational behavior. [ Book Required ]

 
  Concentration Requirement Courses
 
HR-348  
Human Relations at Work

3 Semester Hours

This course provides up-to-date information on human relations developments. It discusses techniques for developing and maintaining organizational efficiency and effectiveness. [ Book Required ]
HRM-370  
HR: Issues, Decision Making and Challenges

3 Semester Hours

This course emphasizes the strategic role of human resources. It focuses on current topics such as work teams, broadbanding, competency-based pay systems, job security and violence in the workplace. The course also provides information on how organizational commitment affects production, quality and service.  [ Book Required ]
ORG-435  
Organizational Behavior Structure and Processes

3 Semester Hours

This course presents theories, research, results and applications that focus on managing organizational behavior in small, large and global organizations. [ Book Required ]
BUS-445  
Leadership in Organizations

3 Semester Hours

This course is designed to provide insight into leadership research, findings and practice. The course places emphasis on application and skill building. The course includes an array of opinions of practitioners, consultants and authors who base their conclusions on observations. Various leadership roles and personal qualities of leaders are introduced. [ Book Required ]
MGT-450  
Supervisory Management

3 Semester Hours

This course emphasizes the supervisor’s role in managing and dealing with change. It also places emphasis on all aspects of a supervisor’s impact on productivity. Students are exposed to real-world applications and real-life incidents that supervisors must solve. A section on handling conflict and stress is also included. [ Book Required ]
BUS-478  
Strategic Management and Policy

3 Semester Hours
This course focuses on the organization as a whole and its interactions with its environment. It presents concepts and theories useful in understanding the strategic management process. It also discusses social responsibility and ethics. Strategic issues such as technology/innovation and entrepreneurship are also emphasized.
[ Book Required ]
BUS-480  
Special Topics in Business Administration

3 Semester Hours

Subject to faculty approval. A project or an independent paper that will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a specific subject.
[ Book Required ]
 
  Elective Courses
 
CIS-205  
Basic Communication Technologies

3 Semester Hours

This course provides an overview of electronic communication systems and telecommunications. Students will gain a solid foundation in telecommunication technology applications, network and telephone fundamentals, and internet Web tools and resources.
[ Book Required ] 
BUS-214  
Public Speaking

3 Semester Hours

This course is designed to cover all aspects of speech preparation and presentation. Real-world scenarios are used to demonstrate how public speaking is used in everyday life. A friendly learning approach to becoming a better public speaker.  [ Book Required ]
HR-225  
Principles in Human Relations

3 Semester Hours

This course provides students a basic framework for understanding how interactions at work will affect them, and what they should do to be effective in their interactions with others in any organizational setting. This course offers students the opportunity to develop their own human relations profile. [ Book Required ]
BUS-237  
Leadership

3 Semester Hours

This course provides information about leadership practice and skill development. It includes an in-depth review of the major behavior patterns that leaders use to influence followers. A main focus of this course is on what effective leaders do and how leaders can diagnose and modify situations to make their leadership a positive endeavor. Core behavior patterns are discussed as are current leadership issues.
[ Book Required ]
SOC-241  
Race and Ethnic Relations

3 Semester Hours

This course presents the theories and operational definitions of the study of race and ethnic relations. It defines the relationship between subordinate groups and the study of stratification. The course covers areas of prejudice and discrimination, religious groups, and major racial and ethnic groups in the United States. [ Book Required ]
MGT-243  
Administrative Office Management

3 Semester Hours

This course provides an introduction to office management. It includes information on word processing, software, and desktop publishing. It introduces organizational principles and also supervision and training techniques. The management of office and record systems are also presented. [ Book Required ]
BUS-280  
Special Topics in Business Administration

3 Semester Hours

Subject to faculty approval. A project or an independent paper that will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a specific subject.
[ Book Required ]
BUS-310  
Building Customer Service

3 Semester Hours

This course covers the concepts and skills needed for success in business careers. It provides students the opportunity to develop or enhance customer service skills. It discusses how to handle service problems, conflict and stress. Tips are provided for customer service supervisory personnel. Leadership qualities and diversity issues are also addressed. [ Book Required ]
BUS-320  
Information and Records Management

3 Semester Hours

This course provides in-depth coverage of current issues in records and information management. Its focus considers past, current and future records and information trends which substantiate the need for assurance that information will be found or be available when needed. Topics include storage, retrieval, disaster recovery and also ethical and legal practices. [ Book Required ]
MGT-330  
Strategic Retail Management

3 Semester Hours

This course takes a strategic approach and places emphasis on decision-making. Key retail management concepts are reinforced. Real-world examples are presented which helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. Useful career information is also included.
[ Book Required ]
MKT-335  
Principles of Selling

3 Semester Hours

This course offers proven fundamentals and new practices needed to succeed in today’s information economy. Students are introduced to comprehensive coverage of strategic selling, value-added selling, and partnering. This course focuses on value creation in personal selling.
[ Book Required ]
MGT-340  
Management

3 Semester Hours

This course provides students with a traditional approach to planning, leading, organizing, and controlling topics. Management challenges related to issues such as people, ethics, diversity, the global environment and quality are featured. The course also presents insightful information of the digital dimensioning process. [ Book Required ]
BUS-345  
Business Ethic

3 Semester Hours

This course focuses on the concerns and issues of today’s challenging business environment. This course provides a framework that can be used to identify, analyze, and resolve ethical issues in business decision making. [ Book Required ]
BUS-350  
Public Relations

3 Semester Hours

This course provides an inside look at the practice of public relations. This course is all about building relationships. Emphasis is on the principles, processes and practices that lead to building positive relationships. [ Book Required ]
FIN-355  
Business Finance

3 Semester Hours

This course covers the three major financial areas: Institutions and Markets, Investments, and Financial Management. This course provides a valuable overview and a solid foundation of the major concepts of the discipline. [ Book Required ]
MKT-358  
Promotional Marketing

3 Semester Hours

This course teaches advertising by taking theory and applying it to what is going on in advertising agencies. The course focuses on EFFIE-Award winners. These award winners reveal client goals and how these goals were achieved. [ Book Required ]
INT-360  
International Business

3 Semester Hours

This course applies a cross-functional approach to the study of international business. The course introduces a practical side of international business. It focuses on the global manager, world business consumers and also entrepreneurial and small business topics. The cultural aspect is addressed early and often throughout the course.
 [ Book Required ]
MGT-365  
Risk Management

3 Semester Hours

This course covers concepts of risk management, legal principles, property and liability. This course is in tune with changes faced by the nation and provides current insurance information. Primary emphasis is on the insurance consumer, addressing personal risk management and financial planning. The course also discusses corporate risk management including enterprise risk management, loss forecasting and financial analysis in decision making. [ Book Required ]