2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog
Archived Catalog
Business and Organizational Studies Accelerated Degree Program, B.S. |
120 Credits Required for Business and Organizational Studies, B.S. Degree
The Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Studies Accelerated Degree Program at Neumann University is designed to provide adult learners, who may have earned previous college credits, with the opportunity to complete the Bachelor of Science degree. With this program, students develop, enrich, and improve critical competencies sought by today’s organizations while moving through an accelerated format. The Program is offered in 7 ½ week seminars, with opportunities to take classes online or in the evening with online enhancement. Students learn how to apply their learning experience to the work environment, while improving their writing, critical thinking, and communication skills. The uniqueness of this degree completion program is the accelerated format that utilizes experientially-based learning projects that blend theory and practice. Projects can be professional initiatives that enable students to further research and develop projects from places of employment, as a return on investment (ROI) for employers.
Program Outcomes
In addition to meeting the Goals and Learning Outcomes of Neumann University’s Core Curriculum, as described in the Core Curriculum - Goals and Learning Outcomes section of this catalog, and upon completion of all degree requirements, graduates of the Organizational Studies Degree Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate ability to think critically and creatively in organizational problem-solving;
- Demonstrate effective presentational and communication skills;
- Identify and describe key functions and competencies to be effective in today’s workforce;
- Utilize effective writing and oral communication skills; and
- Describe organizational dynamics through multiple perspectives.
Admission Criteria
Any student 19 years of age or older who has either completed high school, or earned a GED, and completed a minimum 30 credits of college course work at a regionally accredited, degree granting institution, including English Composition I and II, may apply to the Organizational Studies Accelerated Degree Program. Application procedures are detailed in the Admissions Information section of this catalog.
Progression Criteria
Students in the Organizational Studies Accelerated Degree Program must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 in order to progress through the program.
Special Features
The Organizational Studies Accelerated Degree Program offers many additional options for acceleration in addition to its 7 ½ -week seminars. These options include:
- Portfolio Assessment of prior college-level learning.
- Challenge Examinations.
- CLEP Examinations.
- Credit for course work completed through the Department of Defense/DANTES, or from corporations offering courses which have been evaluated for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE).
- Independent Study.
For additional information about any of the above options, please consult the appropriate section of this catalog; or contact an Academic Advisor in the Adult and Continuing Education Office at 610-558-5629.
Tuition Information
Tuition for all 3-credit seminar courses is calculated on a per-credit basis. For additional information, please consult the Tuition and Expenses section of this catalog.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the University’s general requirements for graduation, the following must be completed:
- For the Bachelor of Science: A minimum of 120 credits in Business and Organizational Leadership with a 2.00 minimum cumulative GPA.
Business and Organizational Studies Accelerated Degree Program: 120 Credits
In preparation for the writing requirements of all Organizational Studies 3-credit seminars, a minimum of 30 transfer credits with English Composition I and English Composition II, or their equivalents, must be completed prior to registering for any Organizational Studies course.
Students who have earned a minimum of 30 credits prior to enrollment must complete the Organizational Studies major course sequence (30 credits), and a series of electives, enrichment courses, or course equivalencies, such as assessed prior learning (for a total of 60 credits) as part of their Self-Designed program of study, as determined in consultation with their advisor.
Students who have earned a minimum of 60 credits prior to enrollment must complete the major course sequence (30 credits) and a series of electives, enrichment courses, or course equivalencies, such as assessed prior learning (for a total of 30 credits) as part of their Self-Designed program of study, as determined in consultation with their advisor.
Students who have earned a minimum of 90 credits prior to enrollment must complete the major core sequence (30 credits) and, in some cases, additional coursework as determined in consultation with their advisor.
Business and Organizational Studies Major Core Sequence: 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
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*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
Elective Credits: Credits will vary
- OSBUS 110 Professional Business Etiquette 3 Credits
- OSBUS 210 Cross-Cultural Communication 3 Credits
- OSBUS 310 Systems Thinking 3 Credits
- OSBUS 410 Risk Management 3 Credits
- OSBUS 430 Sustainability in Business 3 Credits
- OSBUS 350 Entrepreneurism 3 Credits
- OSCA 110 Research and Writing for Professionals 3 Credits
- OSCA 210 Effective Communications 3 Credits
- OSCA 230 Presentational Speaking 3 Credits
- OSCA 310 Organizational Communication 3 Credits
- OSCOA 310 Coaching 3 Credits
- OSHST 310 American Business History 3 Credits
- OSPHL 310 Philosophy of Business 3 Credits
- OSPSY 310 Psychology of Organizations 3 Credits