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
- Develop 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:
- Create a successful logistical supply chain model
- Develop sourcing and transportation workflow processes
- Apply forecasting tools and methods
- Relate operations and supply chain management to positive customer relationships
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/organizational-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
| ACC101 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS222 | Ethics in Business | 3 |
| BUS303 | Organizational Leadership and Management | 3 |
| BUS321 | Business Organizational Management | 3 |
| BUS331 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS460 | Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| HRM211 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MKT214 | Marketing Management | 3 |
Arts and Sciences*
31 semester credit hours
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts and Sciences Department page.
Self-Integration
6 semester credit hours
Concentration Requirements
Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management
23 semester credit hours
| BAN317 | Data Analytics and Business Forecasting | 3 |
| BUS312 | Accounting for Business Decisions | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BUS328L | Business Process Improvement LAB | 1 |
| OPM227 | Operations Management | 3 |
| OPM307 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| OPM403 | Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management Capstone | 3 |
| PMT472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| PMT472L | Applied 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
| BUS316 | Foundations of Decision Making | 3 |
| HRM443 | Staffing and Workforce Diversity | 3 |
| HRM463 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| LAW225 | Legal 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
| BUS224 | Change Management | 3 |
| BUS226 | Managerial Processes & Communications | 3 |
| BUS316 | Foundations of Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS409 | Organizational 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
| BUS312 | Accounting for Business Decisions | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| OPM227 | Operations Management | 3 |
| PMT472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| PMT472L | Applied 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.