Organizational Leadership Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
The Undergraduate Minor in Organizational Leadership provides an evidence-based exploration of organizational behavior, negotiations, team management, job design, evaluation and motivation of employees, human resource management, conflict management, employee stress, and work-life balance.
Minor Code: 818
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Describe and utilize conceptual frameworks from management research and practice to diagnose and improve individual performance and group dynamics within diverse organizations.
- Identify, dissect and apply the key theories, concepts, and best practices on cross-cultural management to lead globally diverse workforces across cultures.
- Identify, describe and apply classical and modern theories and practices of leadership.
- Discuss, analyze and apply influence and negotiation skills and methods.
- Explain the role of human resource management practices in shaping employee attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| BA 251 | +MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS 1 | 4 |
| or BA 252 | MANAGING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PERFORMANCE | |
| MGMT 446 | CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MGMT 452 | LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE | 4 |
| MGMT 453 | HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MGMT 455 | INFLUENCE AND NEGOTIATION | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 7 credits from the following courses: | 7 | |
Any COB 410 Internship course (e.g. MGMT 410) 2 | ||
| FOUNDATIONS OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET | ||
or BA 267 | INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKET OPPORTUNITIES | |
| FAMILY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | ||
| VENTURE MANAGEMENT | ||
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ||
| EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION | ||
| COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MENTORING AND COACHING | ||
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM | ||
| RETAIL MANAGEMENT | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | ||
| INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |
- 1
Courses require a grade of C or higher
- 2
A maximum of 4 credits from the COB 410 course can be applied toward the minor
Minor Code: 818