Program Description
The Bachelor or Applied Science in Organizational Management and Leadership provides the student an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully manage and lead within public, private, government, and nonprofit organizations. The curriculum offers specific areas of emphasis, while integrating practical application and active learning strategies to encourage growth in management and leadership roles.
Outdoor Program is a degree option of the Organizational Management and Leadership Bachelor of Applied Science degree. In this degree option, the student will learn to manage and lead outdoor programs for non-profits, educational institutions, and private guiding operations. This degree option provides an opportunity to develop both business and outdoor skills to grow professionally and personally. The curriculum offers academic and hands-on experience leading teams in the field of parks, recreation, and tourism.
General Education Requirements
*Gen Ed Electives: With approval by faculty advisor, student may choose a combination of courses with a general education designator to complete the requirements of this section.
Program Requirements
Lower Level Requirements
| IMGT 2400 | Intro to Information Management | 3 credits |
| MDIA 3050 | New Media Ethics | 3 credits |
| MGT 3415 | Applied Human Resources Management | 3 credits |
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology | 4 credits |
| STAT 2000 | Statistics and the World | 3 credits |
| General Electives | 14 credits |
Upper Level Requirements
Outdoor Option
| ORTM 3000 | Tourism Theory and Practice | 3 credits |
| ORTM 4300 | Conservation Planning for Tourism & Recreation | 3 credits |
| ORTM 4970 | Internship | 1 - 6 credits |
| ORTM 4975 | Independent Study | 1 - 6 credits |
Program Electives
Students must choose a minimum of 17 credits from the following list of approved Program Electives to ensure completion of at least 120 total program credits.