Organizational Development (B.A.)
Organizational Development Course Descriptions
The purpose of the major in Organizational Development is to prepare students for challenges related to improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency by increasing the capacity for individuals, groups and organizations to adapt to change. This includes those interested in becoming OD practitioners, as well as those desiring to learn approaches for introducing new methods or practices in the workplace, and in helping organizations solve problems and achieve goals. In addition to building a foundation in business/business management, and developing competencies in key OD activities, the student will develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving, technology and business communication.
45 semester hours as follows:
A. Business Core Courses (21 hours)
| ACC 2311 | Financial Accounting | |
| BIS 2325 | Personal Productivity Applications | |
| MGT 3340 | Concepts and Functions of Management | |
| MGT 3354 | Theories and Concepts of Personnel Management | |
| MGT 4355 | Organizational Behavior | |
| MSC 3370 | Statistical Analysis of Business | |
| MSC 3371 | Models of Management Science | |
B. Required Organizational Development Courses (24 hours):