Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Organizational Development

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.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Oraganizational Development

Completion of 52/55 semester hours of UIW Core Curriculum

45 semester hours as follows:

A. Business (21 hours)

ACCT	2301	Accounting for Non-Business Majors
BINF	2325	Personal Productivity Applications
BMDS	3370	Analytical Decision Making I
BMDS	3371	Analytical Decision Making II
BMGT	3340	Management Theory and Practice
BMGT	3354	Human Resources Management
BMGT	4355	Organizational Behavior & Leadership

B. Organizational Development (24 hours)

ORGD	3340	Organizational Development
ORGD	3360	Teambuilding in Organizations
ORGD	3370	Total Quality Management
ORGD	3380	Work Design
ORGD	3390	Communication in Organizations
ORGD	4330	Organizational Learning
ORGD	4350	Leadership in Organizations
ORGD	4380	Capstone in Organizational Development

 

Total requirements must equal at least 128 credit hours to be eligible for graduation.