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Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
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Program at a Glance
- This online program is designed for students interested in transitioning into management-level positions.
- Learn general management skills such as budgeting, communication, supervision, and operations.
- Get support reskilling away from service-oriented occupations into more business-related occupations.
- Tailor your studies with 85 open elective credits.
- Focus your degree plan by choosing from 14 concentration areas:
- Business development
- Construction management
- Decision management
- Financial analysis
- Global business
- Global marketing management
- Hospitality sustainability
- Human resources
- Information systems management
- Leadership
- Management
- Project management
- Sport entertainment management
- Supply chain management and logistics
Upcoming Start Dates
Course Effort
15–18 Hours per Week
Course Length
10-Week Terms
Average Completion
4 years
Of Full-Time Study
Credits Required
180
(120 Semester Credits)
Cost per Credit
$371
Online Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management Overview
A bachelor’s degree in organizational management can prepare you for today’s competitive job market. You’ll be equipped with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue management-level positions in a variety of business fields.* In addition, our program teaches you general education literacies and professional competencies.
You’ll learn how to do the following:
- Analyze organizational processes and procedures in a variety of business settings.
- Evaluate information management, planning, operations, and control in business environments.
- Assess the roles that structure, management, and leadership play in organizational performance.
- Understand how economics, government, and law affect value creation in the global context.
- Evaluate the role of accounting, finance, and marketing within the larger organizational structure.
See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.
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Military Transfer Credit
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How Many Credits Have You Earned?Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate or other equivalency diploma. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Ways to Save
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Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
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Prior Work Experience
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
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Financial Aid
Title IV federal financial aid is available for many of our degree programs.
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Grants
Learn about federal financial grants and loan programs that may be available.
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Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
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Military Tuition Reduction
55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers, 38% per credit for veterans for undergraduate programs.
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Prior Military Experience
We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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International Tuition Reduction
International students living outside of the United States are eligible for a 25% tuition reduction.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Coursework equips students with skills to qualify for management-level positions in a variety of business fields. Students can customize their path of study with a high number of open elective credits.
See All Business CoursesSample Courses
- Communicating Professionalism
- Introduction to Management
- Management of Information Systems
- Operations and Supervision
- Organizational Communication
Program Requirements
- Core Credits45
- Major Credits50
- Elective Credits85
- Total Credits180
Bachelor’s in Organizational Management Degree Concentrations
- Business Development
Master B2B and B2C selling concepts, customer analysis and relationships, and leadership strategies for salesforce management.
- Construction Management
This concentration is designed to expose students to the knowledge, skills, and insights required to meet the demands of the construction industry, including construction methods, planning and scheduling, cost estimating, and law.
- Financial Analysis
Learn how to apply financial concepts to a variety of corporate functions with skills in financial-statement analysis, cash-flow analysis, and more.
- Global Business
Understand the business impact of differences in cultural, political, economic, and legal systems. This concentration includes an educational travel abroad option that will allow students to participate either virtually or in person.
- Global Marketing Management
Gain a thorough understanding of advertising, promotion, PR, consumer behavior, international marketing, marketing research, and more.
- Hospitality Sustainability
Take on advanced roles in the hospitality industry while focusing on sustainability, with insights into climate change, social responsibility, customer service excellence, ecological matters, and more.
- Human Resources
Prepare for leadership roles in human resource management while learning employment practices, personnel administration, employee training, benefits, and more.
- Information Systems Management
Gain foundational skills in project management, IT consulting, and management of information systems and technological innovation.
- Leadership
Examine how to effectively lead individuals and teams within diverse corporate environments.
- Management
Study the fundamentals of effective teamwork, improve your communication skills, and evaluate information management, planning, and control in business environments.
- Decision Management
Learn every aspect of designing, building, and managing the automated decision-making systems that an organization uses to manage its interactions with customers, employees, and suppliers.
- Project Management
Learn the fundamentals of project management and gain a thorough understanding of leadership, team building, group dynamics, decision making, communication, and negotiation.
- Sport Entertainment Management
Develop a foundational understanding of economics, accounting, finance, and marketing and study the cultural and business impact of sport entertainment industries.
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Study the key processes of supply chain management and logistics, including the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing, conversion, and logistics management.
Career Opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, management occupations have maintained a strong place in the job market. With Purdue Global’s online degree in organizational management, you’ll gain an edge in a competitive industry. Transition to a management-level position in your current career or make a shift into a new field.
Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
Top Jobs With This Degree
Labor market, salary, and projected growth information are supplied by Emsi. Average salary range is based on national data. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018–2030) at the state level and is based on your geographic location. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
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Faculty members who have advanced degrees
51%
Faculty members who hold a doctorate
395
Faculty publications in 2021–2022
More Than 38,000
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2021–2022
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NOTES AND CONDITIONS
*Purdue Global does not guarantee employment or career advancement. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and opportunities for employment. Additional training and experience may be necessary for leadership positions.