Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Organizational Studies degree program provides a foundation in leadership, interpersonal relationships, diversity, organizational ethics and communications. The program focuses on the development of leadership skills, enabling graduates to become successful leaders in an ever-changing workplace and society.
You'll study the dynamics of psychology, human behavior and human interactions in the workplace and learn to understand the intricacies of individual and group behaviors and their impact in the workplace.
In your final semester, you'll complete a capstone seminar in which you'll apply everything you've learned in ethics, communication, leadership and interpersonal relations. As a final project, you'll present a major case study examining a real-world situation from all aspects of corporate life.
Curriculum
The 120-credit hour curriculum has three components:
- Robert Morris University Core - 39 credits
These are the traditional liberal arts requirements of the University. Studies in humanities, communications skills, and social, behavioral, natural and quantitative sciences are included.
- Organizational Studies - 36 credits
This is the major field of study and includes required courses in accounting, organizational communication, information systems, marketing, management, industrial psychology, sociology, multicultural perspectives, organizational leadership and ethics.
- Minor/Open Electives - 45 credits
This component allows students to choose up to 15 courses to tailor their program of study to meet their professional and personal needs and interests. Many students use these courses to complete a minor. These courses also may be filled by transfer and life experience credits.
Major Courses
| ACCT1010 |
Introduction to Financial Accounting |
| COMM2700 |
Organizational Communication |
| INFS1050 |
Fundamentals of Information Systems |
| MARK3100 |
Principles of Marketing |
| MGMT3100 |
Management Theory and Practice |
| PSYC3810 |
Industrial Psychology |
| SACE 2200 |
Applied Organizational Leadership Skills I |
| SACE 3200 |
Applied Organizational Leadership Skills II |
| SACE2300 |
Organizational Ethics |
| SACE4850 |
Organizational Studies Capstone Seminar |
| SOCI2320 |
Contemporary American Social Problems |
Tuition
Tuition information can be found at Tuition Fees & Schedules.
Admission Criteria
The following are required for admission:
- Robert Morris University application for admission - Apply Now!
- Official transcripts from high school and any post-secondary instituitions attended
Career Options
Awide range of career options is available to students completing the B.S. in Organizational Studies degree program. Sample job titles include: adult instructor, career counselor, communications officer, community outreach coordinator, consultant, corporate trainer, customer service manager, employee relations representative, employment counselor, events coordinator, health care administrator, human resource manager, job coach, marketing assistant, office manager, operations manager, organizational behavior specialist, personnel manager, program manager, project leader, recruiter, researcher/analyst, retail manager, safety director, sales manager, supervisor, training manager, training specialist or vocational counselor.