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Organizational Studies Major

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 the skills through exposure to course work in the arts, social sciences, humanities and the 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.
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

What Can I Do With This Major?

Course Requirements

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Student Testimonials

Dr. Alec ZamaDr. 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

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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.

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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Faculty

Oscar Aguilar
Dr. Oscar Aguilar

Assistant Professor of Analytics

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Susan Andersen

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Nicholas Anderson

Lecturer

Dr. Ryan Anderson
Dr. Ryan Anderson

Professor of Business Administration

Tom Annis
Thomas Annis

Lecturer of Finance

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Lisa Ash

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Hamid Awan

Lecturer of Business Administration

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David Binder

Lecturer of Business Administration

Dr. Kip Bottenfield
Dr. Kip Bottenfield

Professor of Business Admin

Scott Bull
Dr. Scott Bull

Associate Professor of Business Admin

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Edward Bull

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Dr. Terri Deems

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Dallas Dickey

Lecturer of Business Administration

Laura Eaton
Laura Eaton

Data Specialist & Lecturer of BSAD

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Zachary Fahey

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Brenda Gill

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Dr. David Hannum

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Jared Harmon

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Dana Henry

Lecturer of BSAD & Advisor

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James Henscheid

Lecturer

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Mark Hicks

Volunteer

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Shelley Hill

Administrative Assistant

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Brent Humphries

Lecturer of Business Administration

Christopher Huszar
Christopher Huszar

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Sandra Jennings-Hammond

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Kayleigh Jones

Lecturer of Business Administration

Dr. Shannon Juergens
Dr. Shannon Juergens

Assoc Prof of Bus Admin & Dept Chair

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Dashle Kelley

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Laura Kinnard

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Jeffrey Knight

Lecturer

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Devin Kono

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Melody Kruzic

Business Academic Advisor

Paul Leavenworth
Paul Leavenworth

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Bonnie Leonhardt

Lecturer

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Michele Mason

Business Academic Advisor

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Marina McMains

Lecturer

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Randy Mead

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Mike Miller

Lecturer of Business Administration

Roger Nowadzky
Roger Nowadzky

Lecturer of Business Administration

Robert Olinger
Robert Olinger

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Joshua Opperman

Lecturer of Business Administration

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John Peterson

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Renee Pile

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Sarah Roemer-Engquist

Lecturer of Business Administration

Mark Slavich
Dr. Mark Slavich

Asst Prof of BSAD (Sports Management)

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Bradley Smerage

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Amy Swaner

Lecturer in Business Administration

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Mark Szymula

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Ronald Tekippe

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Shawn Wagner

Lecturer of Business Administration

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Mark Weatherly

Lecturer of Business Administration

Dmitry Yarushkin
Dmitry Yarushkin

Prof of Prac of Bus Admin, Level III

Dr. Alec Zama
Dr. Alec Zama

Professor of Business Admin/Econ

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