Organizational Management and Leadership (ORG)
The major in organizational management and leadership builds on the principle that leadership is a process and not a position. Therefore, students, wherever they are located in the organization, are able to exercise leadership. Students are introduced to a theoretical framework that includes leaders, followers and the context. Majors will 1) recognize the similarities and differences between leadership and management; 2) cultivate a repertoire of leadership skills for individual and organizational development; and 3) demonstrate competence in those practices that contribute to the effective handling of critical issues like conflict and change.
The organizational management and leadership major will also advance the skills of inquiry, critical thinking, ethical reasoning and communication that are central to a liberal arts education. The major is scheduled in seven-week courses totaling 36 semester hours. The curriculum will be distributed in a series of Learner Guides, with detailed assignments for each week. Students are expected to spend 10-20 hours per week in preparation.