Organizational Management - Business

Prepare for ethical and effective leadership within your organization.

Shape today’s workforce and advance your career with the online Organizational Management degree at Houghton University. Classes will cover a variety of subjects taught through the lens of the Christian faith. This unique approach provides you with a top-quality business education rooted in ethics, leadership, and responsibility while giving you the background and expertise needed for supervisory or administrative roles within various organizations.

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18 Months

Students taking a full course load can complete the program in as few as 18 months.

If have completed some college coursework or have applicable work experience and wish to enter management, but need the training and credentials to open doors and succeed, then apply today to Houghton's online degree in Organizational Management.

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What will I learn?

Through Houghton’s online Business programs, you will:

Analyze the basic organizational behavior model; explain the application of human resource management and approaches to improve organizational performance
Integrate the knowledge of various business disciplines and apply that knowledge to make strategic business decisions
Comprehend the fundamentals of organizational communication and teamwork
Understand current business management and administration practices

Course Requirements

Required Courses

Optional Focuses

Business Skills

Required Courses

12 Credits

Houghton's intentional integration of Christian perspective by top-of-their-field faculty will equip you for leadership and management of...

People

BADM 314 Human Resources Management | 3 Credits

Perspectives on traditional, current, and emerging practices in human resources management, including matters related to economics, law, psychology, sociology, and programs and policies used in employee management.

Change

BADM 475 Organizational Development | 3 Credits

Development of theory and innovative practice relevant to leadership and organizational change. Major topics include change processes within organizations; intervention strategies in organizations to improve effectiveness; studies of such interventions; the roles of change agents; and problems of self-awareness, responsibility, and the political consequences of organizational development theory and practice.

Teams

BADM 341 Work Team Dynamics | 3 Credits

Focus on dynamic processes affecting task-oriented work groups, including formation, development, maturity, and effectiveness. Addresses goals, interactions, problem recognition, interventions, and team meetings

Projects

BADM 325 Project Management | 3 Credits

Project management concepts are fundamental to most activities undertaken by organizations and individuals. Students learn the elements of initiating, planning scheduling, resource allocation, executing, controlling, and closeout for functional projects and other management initiatives. Team leadership and team dynamics are explored as essential elements of a successful project. Opportunities to apply technology to project management are addressed.

Degree Requirements

Optional Focuses

12 Credits Needed

Leadership

Entrepreneurship

BADM 303 Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits

Study of entrepreneurship identifying an industry niche and the basics of starting and running a small business. Special emphasis given to business plan development.

Leadership Development

BADM 320 Leadership Development | 3 Credits

Study of the principles of leadership found in biblical leaders throughout history and in our own lives. Designed as an interdisciplinary course specifically to help guide personal understanding of leadership responsibilities and abilities. Intended not only for individuals who aspire to positions of leadership or those who think they have what are normally considered “leadership” abilities but for anyone seeking to understand how to better be able to influence others for good,
regardless of their profession, position, gifts, or calling.

Multicultural Teams

BADM 343 Multicultural Teams and Leadership | 3 Credits

Students engage with concepts from various disciplines applied to being part of a multicultural team both in the States and internationally. These concepts are framed within the biblical principle of servant-leadership. Concepts studied include cultural frameworks and other researched concepts helpful for understanding how to be part of a multicultural team and to understand differences and similarities relating to leadership across cultures.

Conflict Management

COMM 330 Conflict Management | 3 Credits

Introduction to conflict management that balances coverage of major theories with practice in communication skills and conflict intervention techniques (e.g., assertiveness training, mediation, negotiation). Focus on experiential learning with heavy emphasis on written analysis that includes analytical journaling and analysis of scientific journal articles.

Human Resources

Staffing and Performance

BADM 446 Staffing and Performance Management | 3 Credits

Examination of recruiting, selection, and performance appraisal and an understanding of all facets of performance management including training and development, developing reward systems, performance measurement, equal employment practices, counseling, and promotion processes. Discussions also include strategies to recruit, retain, and develop a diverse workforce.

Employment Law

BADM 345 Employment Law | 3 Credits

A conceptual and functional analysis of the legal framework and principles of industrial and employment relations with special emphasis on discrimination based on race, sex, age, and disability; testing and performance appraisal; wrongful discharge; labor/management issues; and employee benefits.

Employee Training & Development

BADM 448 Employee Training and Development | 3 Credits

An examination of employee training and human resource development in various organizations. Topics include the development, administration, and evaluation of training programs; employee development; career development; and organizational change. Issues in employee development (including assessment of employee competencies, opportunities for learning and growth, and the roles of managers in employee development) are explored.

Interpersonal Communication

COMM 215 Interpersonal Communication | 3 Credits

Principles and application of interpersonal skills in the context of friendships and families. Includes personal and relational awareness, person perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development, and gender communication.

Business Skills

28-29 Credits

Communication

BADM 201 Business Communication | 3 Credits

Study of communication theory and principles as applied to business writing, oral communication, and data reporting. Students learn to prepare professional business presentations utilizing and coordinating these three major areas of business communication.

Management

BADM 212 Principles of Management | 3 Credits

Familiarizes students with the knowledge, roles, responsibilities, and skills required of new managers. Special attention to managerial decision-making, problem-solving, information, and human resources issues.

Marketing

BADM/COMM 218 Marketing Principles | 3 Credits

Comprehensive examination of proactive and reactive business strategies and tactics that create and fulfill demand for consumer products and services and result in high customer satisfaction and ongoing, long-range business–consumer relationships.

Finance

ACCT 211 Financial Accounting | 3 Credits

Basic theory and practices of financial accounting. Emphasis on proper recording of business transactions and understanding the effect of transactions on the financial statements of proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Includes analysis of key financial statement data

ECON 210 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 Credits

Scarcity; economic method; demand and supply; elasticity; consumer and producer theory; models of product market structure; economic institutions; and selected topics on faith integration, economics and ethics, economic systems and perspectives, and public economics.

Statistics

BADM/PSY 309 Statistics | 4 Credits

Descriptive and inferential statistics: measures of central tendency and variability, discrete and continuous probability functions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-squared, and ANOVA.

Competitive Advantage/Pulling It All Together

BADM 481 Senior Capstone: Strategic Management | 3 Credits

Senior capstone focusing on the strategic management process necessary for competitive advantage and effective organizational planning and development. Integrates the concepts, techniques, and knowledge of core administration areas vital to strategic management: marketing, operations, human resource development, finance, accounting, economics, and behavioral and ethical leadership.

Faculty with Solid Industry Experience

Study with faculty members who have years of professional business experience in a variety of fields, including broadcasting, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, nonprofits, banking, public relations, human resource management, and more.

On Your Schedule

Instead of 'live,' in-class sessions, you will participate in video content, readings, and online discussions at your convenience. Scheduled real-time video conferencing allows you to interact with faculty and classmates.

I.T. Support

Connect with friendly technical support professionals, throughout the week and at select hours on weekends, via chat, phone or email as you navigate your online courses.

Accelerated MBA

Take your business degree to the next level when you continue your education with a Master of Business Administration online from Houghton.

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Project Management Certification

Complete the Project Management course and become eligible for the CAPM exam. Full-time students are also eligible for discounts on a PMI membership and exams.

Cost and Affordability

The cost for an online business degree from Houghton is:

$392

Cost per credit hour

$18,424

Program Cost
(47 credits)

$60

Audit fee per credit hour
(non-degree-seeking)

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2022-23 Academic Year

Tuition and fees are subject to change annually. Costs for books are not included.

Program Outcomes

Students earning a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management from Houghton University are prepared for careers in many areas, including but not limited to:

Social and Community Service Manager

Training and Development Manager

Sales Manager

Administrative Services and Facilities Manager

Human Resources Manager

Compensation and Benefits Manager

Employment Expected to Grow 15%

for Social and Community Service Managers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Source

Application Requirements

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March 6, 2023
May 10, 2023

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Documents and Supporting Materials

Official college transcripts are required from all institutions attended. Official high school transcripts are required for admission of students who have not attended college and for enrollment of students who have not taken 60 or more college credits.

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Prepare for ethical and effective leadership within your organization.

Ready to Learn More?

18 Months

Finding Support for Lifelong Success

What will I learn?

Through Houghton’s online Business programs, you will:

Course Requirements

Required Courses

12 Credits

Houghton's intentional integration of Christian perspective by top-of-their-field faculty will equip you for leadership and management of...

BADM 314 Human Resources Management | 3 Credits

BADM 475 Organizational Development | 3 Credits

BADM 341 Work Team Dynamics | 3 Credits

BADM 325 Project Management | 3 Credits

Optional Focuses

12 Credits Needed

Leadership

BADM 303 Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits

BADM 320 Leadership Development | 3 Credits

BADM 343 Multicultural Teams and Leadership | 3 Credits

COMM 330 Conflict Management | 3 Credits

Human Resources

BADM 446 Staffing and Performance Management | 3 Credits

BADM 345 Employment Law | 3 Credits

BADM 448 Employee Training and Development | 3 Credits

COMM 215 Interpersonal Communication | 3 Credits

Business Skills

28-29 Credits

BADM 201 Business Communication | 3 Credits

BADM 212 Principles of Management | 3 Credits

BADM/COMM 218 Marketing Principles | 3 Credits

ACCT 211 Financial Accounting | 3 Credits

ECON 210 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 Credits

BADM/PSY 309 Statistics | 4 Credits

BADM 481 Senior Capstone: Strategic Management | 3 Credits

Faculty with Solid Industry Experience

On Your Schedule

Accelerated MBA

Project Management Certification

Cost and Affordability

$392

$18,424

$60

2022-23 Academic Year

Tuition and fees are subject to change annually. Costs for books are not included.

Program Outcomes

Employment Expected to Grow 15%

for Social and Community Service Managers

Application Requirements

Choose A Start Date

March 6, 2023May 10, 2023

Start Your Application

Complete the free online application form

Documents and Supporting Materials

Official college transcripts are required from all institutions attended. Official high school transcripts are required for admission of students who have not attended college and for enrollment of students who have not taken 60 or more college credits.

Have Questions?

March 6, 2023
May 10, 2023