Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Science

Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management

Management

Program Overview 

Students develop leadership skills necessary to function in a contemporary global environment by relating theory to real-world practical application in all industries and organizations, whether private or public, for-profit or not-for-profit.  Students will integrate policies, procedures, and systems to build effective and efficient learning organizations.  Focus is on collaboration to influence individual and team behaviors in social, economic, and ethical situations.  Curriculum provides the opportunity to communicate vision and positive change and to create a culture of inclusion, while demonstrating emotional intelligence competencies.  The program integrates the functions of management in leadership positions to make complex strategic decisions for continuous improvement and to motivate goal-oriented members to add value to the organization. The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree offers two concentrations: (1) Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management or (2) Management. For the Management concentration, students can choose from the Human Resource Management track, Leadership track, or Project Management track.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • Conduct organizational research and analysis
  • Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to make strategic decisions
  • Demonstrate effective communication in a global environment
  • Apply ethical behavior and professional values
  • Examine an organizational community of learning and positive change

Graduates of the Organizational Leadership concentration may find employment in a variety of industries. Possible job titles include Human Resources Manager, Project Manager, Team Leader/Logistics Manager, and Operations Manager.

Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Concentration 

The logistics and supply chain management concentration allows students to develop skills necessary to function in a global logistics and supply chain environment by relating models and theory to real-world practical applications. Students will integrate methods, software applications, policies, procedures, and systems to build effective and efficient supply chain-focused operations. The key goals of creating and maintaining customer satisfaction, within budget and on time delivery, is the focus of this program.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to: 

  • Apply forecasting tools and methods in a successful logistical supply chain model

Management Concentration

The Management Concentration allows students to gain a general background in organizational leadership with the ability to choose tracks and electives that focus on areas of interest related to their unique career paths.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to: 

  • Utilize advanced decision-making strategies appropriate for the managerial context

Human Resource Management Track

The human resource management track provides students with the opportunity to engage in contemporary practices that support and motivate a diverse and multicultural workforce in individual and group settings.  Employee recruitment and retention is emphasized, including compensation and benefits, rewards and recognition.  


Leadership Track
The leadership track allows students to develop ethical leadership skills and abilities and the emotional intelligence necessary to lead contemporary organizations.  The program emphasizes the creation of a learning environment that encourages change and innovation.  Students are afforded an opportunity to develop strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills. 


Project Management Track

The project management track focuses on leading projects from start to completion.  Students will develop the skills set to lead project teams and will use project management tools to successfully manage the different stages of projects, including how to maximize performance and minimize risk.  Core competencies, quality control, and enhancing the customer experience through a collaborative organizational framework are emphasized. 

 

For additional information about the program link to: https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/leadership-bachelor-degree. To see Student Consumer Information link to: https://www.ecpi.edu/student-consumer-services which provides additional information on the future careers, success, cost, and financing for this program. For information on the University Completion and Graduation Rates, please see About ECPI University on the ECPI website.

Recommended Certifications 

Certifications are not required for completion of this program; however, ECPI encourages student to obtain all appropriate certifications to increase potential job opportunities. ECPI provides students in this program with vouchers which allow the student to take certification exams at a greatly reduced cost.

Certifications recommended for entry level career positions in the Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management concentration are Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Six Sigma Green Belt.

Program Outline

To receive the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, students must earn 121 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum

33 semester credit hours

ACC101General Accounting

3

BUS102Fundamentals of Customer Service

3

BUS121Introduction to Business

3

BUS222Ethics in Business

3

BUS303Organizational Leadership and Management

3

BUS321Business Organizational Management

3

BUS331Management Information Systems

3

BUS460Leadership Capstone

3

ECO202Microeconomics

3

HRM211Introduction to Human Resources Management

3

MKT214Marketing Management

3

Arts and Sciences*

31 semester credit hours

CAP480Arts and Sciences Capstone

3

COM115Principles of Communication

3

ENG110College Composition

3

ENG120Advanced Composition

3

HUM205Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities

3

MTH131College Algebra

3

MTH140Statistics

3

PHY120Physics

3

PHY120LPhysics Lab

1

PSY105Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY220Positive Psychology

3

*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts and Sciences Department page.

Self-Integration

6 semester credit hours

CIS108Office Applications

2

COR191Career Orientation

1

FOR110Essentials for Success

3

Concentration Requirements

Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management

23 semester credit hours

BAN317Data Analytics and Business Forecasting

3

ACC312Accounting for Business Decisions

3

BUS328Business Process Improvement

3

BUS328LBusiness Process Improvement Lab

1

OPM227Operations Management

3

OPM307Logistics and Supply Chain Management

3

OPM403Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Capstone

3

PMT472Applied Project Management

3

PMT472LApplied Project Management Lab

1

Various Electives

28

Electives - any course from BS BA and/or BS Organizational Leadership depending on prerequisite. General electives from other programs and schools.

Management

Human Resources Management Track

12 semester credit hours
BUS316Foundations of Decision Making

3

HRM443Staffing and Workforce Diversity

3

HRM463Compensation and Benefits

3

LAW225Legal Environment of Business

3

Various Electives

39

Electives - any course from BS BA and/or BS Organizational Leadership depending on prerequisite. General electives from other programs and schools.

Leadership Track

12 semester credit hours
BUS224Change Management

3

BUS226Managerial Processes and Communications

3

BUS316Foundations of Decision Making

3

BUS409Organizational Dynamics: Motivation and Leadership

3

Various Electives

39

Electives - any course from BS BA and/or BS Organizational Leadership depending on prerequisite. General electives from other programs and schools.

Project Management Track

13 semester credit hours
ACC312Accounting for Business Decisions

3

BUS328Business Process Improvement

3

OPM227Operations Management

3

PMT472Applied Project Management

3

PMT472LApplied Project Management Lab

1

Various Electives

38

Electives - any course from BS BA and/or BS Organizational Leadership depending on prerequisite. General electives from other programs and schools.