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BS in Business and Organizational Studies
Summary of This Program
What is Business and Organizational Studies?
A Business and Organizational Studies degree program provides a foundational knowledge of business practices while giving students the tools needed to transform traditional business practices and innovate new processes and ideas — both sought-after skills in today’s dynamic, ever-changing field of business.
Neumann University’s Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Studies is an accelerated, online degree completion program, designed for adult learners who recognize the importance of going back to school for a four-year degree and who want to pursue a leadership position in today’s competitive business landscape.
Working professionals who choose to pursue this degree have experience working in a variety of professional environments — entrepreneurs, IT professionals, hospital administrators, and even respiratory therapists who are looking to gain a better understanding of business and organizational studies and break into the field of business, or who simply want to earn an undergraduate degree in a respected, versatile field.
BS in Business and Organizational Studies – Program Overview
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Required Courses
Tuition
Admissions Requirements
BS in Business and Organizational Studies | Features
- Fully online
- Affordable and accelerated
- Delivered in 7 ½-week seminars
- Personalized, built to your needs and your schedule
- Transfer in up to 90 credits (ask about credit reviews for professional training)
- Begin at the start of any semester
BS in Business and Organizational Studies | Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically and creatively in organizational problem-solving
- Identify and describe key functions and competencies to be effective in today’s workforce
- Utilize effective writing skills
- Demonstrate effective presentational and communications skills
- Describe organizational dynamics through multiple perspectives
BS in Business and Organizational Studies | Required Courses (30 Credits)
- LSENG 190 Research Techniques (6 Credits)
- OSBUS 200 Social and Ethical Responsibility (3 Credits)
- OSTHE 200 Interreligious Dialogue and Organizational Dynamics (3 Credits)
- OSBUS 220 Decision-Making & Problem Solving (3 Credits)
- OSBUS 300 Creativity and Innovation (3 Credits)
- OSBUS 320 Managing Change (3 Credits)
- OSBUS 340 High Performance Work Teams (3 Credits)
- OSBUS 400 Operations Management (3 Credits)
- OSINT 400 Professional Case Study (3 Credits)
*Note: LSENG 190 Research Techniques is a 6-credit seminar that builds the foundation for the experientially-based learning projects required in each of the 3-credit Organizational Studies courses.
BS in Business and Organizational Studies | Tuition & Admission
Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
For more information on admissions requirements at Neumann, visit our admissions page!
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Why should you consider going back to college?
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that on average, “workers who hold at least a bachelor’s degree earned more than the $932 median...
Why should you consider going back to college?
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that on average, “workers who hold at least a bachelor’s degree earned more than the $932 median weekly earnings for all workers in 2018.” These earnings can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars more on average, by retirement, than a high school graduate who doesn’t go on to pursue a bachelor’s.
For business professionals specifically, earning a bachelor’s degree that teaches you the skills needed to lead a team, manage finances, and make data-driven decisions will open up a variety of career options not available to those who do not hold a four-year degree. Armed with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in an upper management or leadership role, you’ll have the opportunity to make thousands more per year because you won’t be limited to entry-level roles.
What are some business career positions?
The career options available to professionals working in business are nearly endless. Here are a few business careers that are perfect for professionals who...
What are some business career positions?
The career options available to professionals working in business are nearly endless. Here are a few business careers that are perfect for professionals who choose to go back to college for a degree like Neumann’s Business and Organizational Studies.
You’ll graduate with a diverse set of sought-after skills that will make you an indispensable asset to any organization in the sports industry.
- Operations Manager
- Training and Development Specialist
- Marketing Partnership activation
- Management Analyst
- Administrative Services Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
What are some of today’s business challenges?
Policy regulation, digital transformation, supply chains, sustainability, information overload — the field of business is facing challenges like these...
What are some of today’s business challenges?
Policy regulation, digital transformation, supply chains, sustainability, information overload — the field of business is facing challenges like these and so many more. Let’s dive into some of the challenges that businesses today are navigating.
Globalization — Seven of ten Fortune 500 CEOs cite the “challenges of globalization” as a “top concern” for their industries. Understanding international cultures and viewpoints is essential to breaking into untapped markets with existing products as well as implementing new services for new customers. In order to better understand foreign markets, businesses need open-minded professionals who can gather information and make data-driven decisions based on real analysis.
Technology — The pace at which new technology continues to emerge and existing technology continues to improve is “running at an exponentially increasing rate.” Businesses are facing a very specific challenge when it comes to both staying up-to-date on new technology while mastering current technology. Successful businesses need forward-thinking, tech-savvy professionals who can develop a sustainable technology strategy while “remaining flexible enough to take advantage of unforeseen technology developments.”
Innovation — Implementing better innovation processes are a top agenda for many professionals working in today’s market. Since many businesses are struggling with becoming more innovative without losing control over an organization, more organizations are prioritizing the hiring of forward-thinking, progressive, and organized business professionals who have the business acumen needed to propel a business forward.
What is a degree completion program?
Neumann’s Business and Organizational Studies program is an online degree completion program, which is an academic program option that is designed specifically...
What is a degree completion program?
Neumann’s Business and Organizational Studies program is an online degree completion program, which is an academic program option that is designed specifically for adult learners with some post-secondary education but who have not yet completed a four-year degree.
Many times, adult learners who are going back to college and who are choosing a degree completion program are doing so because they began an undergraduate degree but it became necessary for them to put their college education on hold — whether for financial or personal reasons.
What are some course examples?
Here are a few examples of the required coursework:
Social and Ethical Responsibility — Using decision-making strategies, this course guides students through the basic...
What are some course examples?
Here are a few examples of the required coursework:
Social and Ethical Responsibility — Using decision-making strategies, this course guides students through the basic and most important parts of analysis, leading directly to a decision in the face of ethical conflict. Through timely case studies and detailed analyses, students are exposed to strategies and systems that lead to the implementation of solutions. The course further allows students to develop a working knowledge of ethical principles and reasoning in day-to-day decision-making, and thus apply strategies to personal ethical issues.
Creativity and Innovation — Interdisciplinary in nature, this course focuses on the development of personal creativity and organizational innovation. Like creativity itself, this course is more about experiences and experiments than tools and methods. The social context for innovation and creativity are also examined. In addition, the course emphasizes social relationships and networks surrounding creative work; the diffusion of innovation; new technologies; changing institutions; and public policy. Students are engaged in an experience of collective innovation and apply that innovation to the work setting.
Professional Case Study — Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in a work- or special interest- related area, in addition to their scheduled courses, may opt to develop a professional case study. Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Any particular prerequisites are determined by the Division Dean. Regular meetings with faculty, including online activity, and completion of all assignments are required.
What are the admissions requirements?
Learners, 19 years of age or older, with 60 credits in transfer (college credit or documented prior learning), or completion of a state or municipal police...
What are the admissions requirements?
Learners, 19 years of age or older, with 60 credits in transfer (college credit or documented prior learning), or completion of a state or municipal police academy, firefighter academy, or EMS program (EMT, Paramedic, etc.) may apply to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science degree program in Business and Organizational Studies.
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