Curriculum Guide:
Organizational Leadership

Updated 11/08/2006

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Organizational Leadership is an interdisciplinary offering between the School of Business and the School for Adult Learning (SAL).

This is a list of the courses required for the B.S. degree in Organizational Leadership at the University of Indianapolis. For a printed copy of this Curriculum Guide, which contains greater detail, departmental footnotes, etc., contact the School for Adult Learning. For a description of each course listed below, consult the University Catalog (the 2005-2007 catalog is available online at: http://registrar.uindy.edu/catalog). For a printed copy of the current Curriculum Guide, stop by the School for Adult Learning office in Esch Hall 103.

NOTE: The numbers in parentheses [for example: (3)] indicate the number of credit hours awarded for successful completion of each course. This degree program requires a minimum of 124.0 credit hours.

Core Course rotation is available at: http://sal.uindy.edu/rotation.html. 

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

  • Take SAL101, Return to Learning** (3).
  • Take ENGL101, English Composition*** (3).
  • Take ENGL102, Western World Literature & Composition (3) OR ENGL180, Honors Literature (3).
  • Take COMP150, Microcomputer Applications (3), OR take and pass the UIndy Microcomputer Proficiency Exam (click for info).
  • Take COMM200, Business and Professional Communications (3).
  • Take one History course.
  • Take PHIL201, Ethics (3).
  • Take MATH108, Discovery in Mathematics * (3).
     
  • Take two classes in Art, Music, or Theatre (MUS210 may not be used to fulfill this requirement). 
  • Take one 3-4 hour science course from Biology, Chemistry, Earth-Space Sciences, or Physics.  
  • Take one religion course.
     
  • Take ECON262, Macroeconomics (3), plus one from the following list of choices:
     ANTH290, Images of Indians (3). If taken, you may not count this course for both Cross Cultural Understanding and Social Inquiry.
    COMM431    , Gender and Communication (3).
    ECON262, Macroeconomics (3).
    PSCI101    , American National Government (3).
    PSCI105, State and Local Government (3).
    PSCI323, Public Administration (3).
    PSCI356, Political Theory (3).
    PSY330, Psychology of Gender (3).
    SOC101, Principles of Sociology (3).
    SOC103, Social Problems (3).
    SOC220, Race and Ethnic Relations (3).
    SOC430, Topical Seminar in Sociology: Social Inequity (3).
  • Take one from the following list of choices:
    ANTH100, Cultural Anthropology (3).
    ANTH200, Global Problems (3).
    ANTH210, The Eskimo World (3).
    ANTH290, Images of Indians (3). If taken, you may not count this course for both Cross Cultural Understanding and Social Inquiry.
    EDUC290, Multicultural Education (3).
    HIST280, Honors History (3).
    HIST331, History of Latin America (3).
    HIST353, The African Experience (3).
    HIST419, Legacies of Modern Colonialism (3).
    HIST442, Modern East Asia (3).
    HIST471, Women of Asia (3).
    IREL204, Human Geography (3).
    MUS210, Music in World Culture (3).
    PSCI335, Comparative Politics (3).
    SOC340, Chinese Culture and Society (3).
    REL300, World Religions (3).
    Or other courses as approved by the Dean of the School for Adult Learning in consultation with the academic unit offering the course.
  • Take one from the following list of choices:
     FREN101, French Language and Culture I (4).
    GERM101, German Language and Culture I (4).
    SPAN101, Spanish Language and Culture I (4).
    CHIN101, Chinese Language and Culture I (4), OR
    achieve the recommended score on the placement exam.

REQUIRED SUPPORT COURSEWORK (21 hours).

  • ACCT110, Elementary Accounting I (3).
  • ACCT211, Managerial Accounting (3).
  • BADM334, Group Dynamics (3).
  • HRM381, Human Resource Management (3).
  • IBUS201, International Business (3).
  • MGT281, Introduction to Management (3).
  • MKTG290, Introduction to Marketing (3).

COURSES IN THE MAJOR

  • Take ORGL302, Leadership (3).
  • Take ORGL304, Profiles of a Leader (3).
  • Take ORGL306, Behaviors of a Leader (3).
  • Take ORGL308, Data Management (3).
  • Take ORGL404, Project Management (3).
  • Take ORGL405, Quality Management (3).
  • Take ORGL406, Change Management (3).
  • Take ORGL410, Excellence in Leadership (3).

ELECTIVE COURSES

Degree Requirements:

(1) The B.S. degree in Organizational Leadership requires a minimum of 124.0 credit hours. 

(2) A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Organizational Leadership major. 

(3) A grade point average of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in the General Education core curriculum.

(4) You must take the last 30 hours of coursework at UIndy to obtain a degree from UIndy.

(5) A grade point average of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required to graduate.

(6) You must take at least one-third (1/3) of the hours required in your major at UIndy.

(7) A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is required to continue in the Accelerated Programs Division. Students who fall below 2.50 may enroll in the Extended Programs Division until such time as the minimum GPA is restored.

* You must test into MATH108 by achieving a minimum required score on the Math Placement Exam, or by first taking and passing MATH090, Elementary Algebra.

** The orientation course INTD101, Return to Learning, is required of all new students and must be taken the first semester of enrollment. All other students are encouraged to take this course.

*** A minimum score on the English Placement Examination is required for placement in ENGL101, English Composition. Students who do not achieve the minimum score must first take ENGL100, Basic Writing. The English Placement Examination is offered on a walk-in basis in the School for Adult Learning office, Esch Hall 103, beginning no later than 5:30 PM weeknights.

Not all courses are available in an accelerated format; however, students may complete all degree requirements with accelerated courses. Some courses listed above have prerequisites; this means you must take another course or courses first. 

Key Advisor, School for Adult Learning: Kathy Simpher.
Key Advisor, School of Business: Camille "Cam" Flora.

This Web page is provided as a courtesy and general guideline for students. If this Web page conflicts with current required courses or becomes outdated, the current requirements will prevail. The Key Advisor will make the final determination. Always verify the information on this page with your Key Advisor. We reserve the right to change or correct this Web page.

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