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	Business Information Processing
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):

ORGD 3340	Organizational Development
ORGD 3360	Teambuilding in Organizations
ORGD 3370	Total Quality Management
ORGD 3390	Communication in Organizations
ORGD 3395	Organizational Change
ORGD 4330	Organizational Learning
ORGD 4350	Leadership in Organizations
ORGD 4380	Capstone in Organizational Development