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Organizational Studies

The Organizational Studies degree at Grand View is a powerful combination of management, social science, and technical skills courses that create a unique interdisciplinary program. You will also have training in human relationships and diversity, two topics that are vital to the success of businesses and organizations in our modern world. You’ll finish the program with the management and leadership skills to work in a variety of careers.

Why Grand View?

Organizational studies students enrich their skills through exposure to course work in the arts, social sciences, humanities and sciences.
A great option for adult learners who would like to complete their education.
Experienced faculty who are dedicated to your personal goals and success.

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Programs

Program Type:

Major

Format:

Full Time, In-Person, Online

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Student Testimonial

Dr. Alec Zama

"Alec Zama has always pushed me to do my best. When needing help, he always goes out of his way to find the resources to help me. Every time I receive an accomplishment, he ensures to recognize it by sending a quick "congratulations" email. He is one of my go-to persons." - Magda Almendarez

Career Options

Depending on what concentration you select, graduates of Organizational Studies can continue their education in graduate school or begin their career in positions such as:

Marketing
Management
Human Resources
Corporate Recruiting
Police Officer
Forensic Science Technician
Private Detective
City Manager
City Development Manager

Program Details

The Organizational Studies major integrates courses in business and public sector organization/management, social sciences, and technical skills. This major enables students to integrate studies that they have already completed into a baccalaureate degree major and to enrich these studies through exposure to course work in the arts, social sciences, humanities, and the sciences. Students are expected to consult with their advisors in developing their particular program of study.

Course Requirements (45 credits)

BSAD 310	Principles of Management	3 credits
BSAD 365	Project Management	3 credits
BSAD 375	Human Resource Management	3 credits
ENGL 309	Writing for Business	3 credits
BSAD/SOCS 410	Organizational Behavior	3 credits
PSYC/SOCS 310	Social Psychology	3 credits
INTS 422 or BSGR 502*	Inclusive Workplace and Leadership or Theory and Practice of Leadership	3 credits or 3 credits
INTS 450	Capstone Project	1 credit
Take either 12-15 credits in Technical Skills or take 12 additional credits from the following: PSYC 101 General Psychology SOCS 101 Introduction to Sociology SOCS 315 Social Problems Any 399 Internship or other approved course (prerequisites and outcomes vary by subject) Up to 9 credits of graduate-level coursework from the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) degree*		12-15 credits
Take 8-11 credits additional coursework in Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Communication, History, Political Science, or from the MSOL*		8-11 credits
Ensure that at least 45 credits will apply toward the major and at least 24 of those credits are upper division at the originating institution.

*Up to 9 credits total of graduate-level MSOL coursework can apply toward the major including application toward the leadership requirement and the electives sections. Undergraduate students interested in taking graduate-level courses must meet requirements as listed in the “Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses” policy in the catalog. Only the BSGR-prefix courses applicable to the MSOL degree have been approved as standard allowances.

Why Organizational Studies?

The major is a great opportunity to turn an associates degree into a baccalaureate degree or complete a B.A. that was never finished.
Grand View offers evening and weekend classes for adult learners who are working while finishing their degree.
It is a way to continue moving up in a career path and better preparing the student to reach their goals.

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Tuition & Scholarships

At Grand View University, your tuition supports instruction delivered by knowledgeable and experienced faculty who uphold our tradition of exceptional teaching. Additionally, we are dedicated to offering a high-quality education at the most affordable cost.

Transfer Credits

No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an A.A. or A.A.S. from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.

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AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Cathy Beck-Cross • Assistant professor of sociology, was selected as the recipient of the 2013 IEREA Distinguished Research Award by the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association. Her paper is titled Individual, Family, School, and Community Predictors of High School Male Suicidal Behaviors: An Analysis of 2010 Iowa Youth Survey Data.

Alex Zama • Assistant professor of business, has presented a paper at the Midwest Academy of Management Conference (MAM) titled: Impact of High-CSE CEO on Top Management Team Composition and Size. He has been a reviewer and presenter at MAM since 2009. He has also been a key note speaker at the Leadership Iowa Luncheon.