Organizational Leadership (BS) | Management Concentration
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Students develop leadership skills necessary to function in a contemporary global environment by relating theory to real-world practical application in all industries and organizations, whether private or public, for-profit or not-for-profit. Students will integrate policies, procedures, and systems to build effective and efficient learning organizations. Focus is on collaboration to influence individual and team behaviors in social, economic, and ethical situations. Curriculum provides the opportunity to communicate vision and positive change and to create a culture of inclusion, while demonstrating emotional intelligence competencies. The program integrates the functions of management in leadership positions to make complex strategic decisions for continuous improvement and to motivate goal-oriented members to add value to the organization.
Graduates of the Organizational Leadership concentration may find employment in a variety of industries. Possible job titles include Human Resources Manager, Project Manager, Team Leader/Logistics Manager, and Operations Manager.
The Management Concentration allows students to gain a general background in organizational leadership with the ability to choose tracks and electives that focus on areas of interest related to their unique career paths.
This program offers three tracks:
Track | description | |
|---|---|---|
Human Resources Management Track | The human resource management track provides students with the opportunity to engage in contemporary practices that support and motivate a diverse and multicultural workforce in individual and group settings. Employee recruitment and retention is emphasized, including compensation and benefits, rewards and recognition. | |
Leadership Track | The leadership track allows students to develop ethical leadership skills and abilities and the emotional intelligence necessary to lead contemporary organizations. The program emphasizes the creation of a learning environment that encourages change and innovation. Students are afforded an opportunity to develop strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills. | |
Project Management Track | The project management track focuses on leading projects from start to completion. Students will develop the skills set to lead project teams and will use project management tools to successfully manage the different stages of projects, including how to maximize performance and minimize risk. Core competencies, quality control, and enhancing the customer experience through a collaborative organizational framework are emphasized. | |
4 + 1 Undergraduate to Graduate Option
The 4+1 programs offer students with the opportunity to seamlessly transition from their bachelor's degree to a master's degree in an accelerated timeframe. This program allows students to complete both degrees by integrating selected graduate-level coursework into their undergraduate curriculum. By taking advantage of this program, students can maximize their time and resources, efficiently advancing their education and enhancing their career prospects. Through rigorous coursework and advanced research projects, students develop specialized knowledge and skills in their chosen field, positioning themselves for leadership roles and further academic pursuits upon graduation.
4 + 1 BSOL to MSM Program
The 4+1 programs allow for BSOL students to take up to 6 credit hours (2 classes) that count towards fulfilling their undergraduate degree requirements and count towards the completion of their master’s program. The bachelor’s degree is awarded after successful completion of all BSOL requirements. Once the bachelor’s degree is completed, a student is required to apply for the graduate program.
Below is the program curriculum for the 4+1 course pairings offered. While the student is enrolled in the BSOL course, additional course work is required at that time for the 4+1 program. The admission criteria for participation in the 4+1 Undergraduate to MSM program are as follows:
Students must have completed 60 undergraduate credit hours towards their baccalaureate degree
Students must maintain a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0
MBA Courses | BSBA Courses |
course Organizational Behavior and Leadership | course Organizational Leadership and Management |
course Organizational Change and Development | course Organizational Dynamics: Motivation and Leadership |
Recommended Certifications
Certifications are not required for completion of this program; however, ECPI encourages student to obtain all appropriate certifications to increase potential job opportunities. ECPI provides students in this program with vouchers which allow the student to take certification exams at a greatly reduced cost.
Certifications recommended for entry level career positions in the Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management concentration are Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Six Sigma Green Belt.