Organizational Management, B.A.S.

Program Chair Marie Young-Trabbic
Program Lead Dr. Rimjhim Banerjee-Batist
Program Advisor Julie Mapes

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Organizational Management program, with concentrations in Applied Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, Management, Public Safety Management, Digital Marketing, and Zoo and Aquarium Management, is designed to prepare individuals for management and supervisory positions in a variety of professions. The program provides degree completion opportunities for students from a variety of educational backgrounds, but primarily those with Associate degrees or the equivalent. The Organizational Management program is designed to provide skills and competencies that enable graduates to function as supervisors and managers, providing an excellent opportunity for individuals who have already entered the workforce and are interested in acquiring additional business management, leadership, and supervisory skills. Students will be exposed to the theory and practice of business management including finance, economics, law, human resource management, and organizational behavior.

Santa Fe College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management adheres to the State’s common course prerequisites. The program provides a career and educational pathway for students who have earned an Associate in Science degree in a professional or technical discipline, and provisions have been made for enrollment by students who have completed an Associate in Arts degree. Organizational Management baccalaureate students will select a concentration within the major and will complete a capstone course in their final year. The capstone course will serve as a summative evaluation point at which the students must demonstrate attainment of the program’s learning outcomes.

All Organizational Management baccalaureate degree seeking students must complete the basic degree requirements, including 36 hours of General Education, demonstration of Civics Literacy, and demonstration of foreign language competence. Due to the specialized nature of the Organizational Management program, students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor when enrolling in courses. This program is taught in both an online and a hybrid environment; some campus or approved testing center attendance is necessary.

Getting Started
Santa Fe College expects all students to have access to the computer hardware and software necessary for the program.

Complete a Santa Fe application for admission or readmission online at www.sfcollege.edu.
Arrange for official transcripts from high school to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions.
Arrange for official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions at least one month prior to the start of the term. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial advisement purposes.

Qualifying for Admission
In order to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Organizational Management you must:

Have a 2.5 or higher GPA.
Have earned a minimum of an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts degree from a regionally accredited educational institution. Degrees and coursework must meet SF accreditation standards in order to be applied toward program admission criteria.
Submit a complete Organizational Management application packet.
While not required for admission to the Organizational Management (OM) program, the following courses are recommended prior to starting in the program. Please note all the courses listed below can be completed as a B.A.S. Elective or Gen Ed requirement. All the courses listed below are required to be completed for the OM program and graduation.
ENC 2210 Technical Writing
ACG 2001 Principles of Accounting 1 AND ACG 2011 Principles of Accounting 2 OR ACG 2021 Financial Accounting
ECO 2023 Microeconomics
ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting
MGF 1130 Mathematical Thinking OR STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics OR MAC 1105 College Algebra OR MAC 2311 Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry

Application to the program does not guarantee admission. Students will only be admitted to the B.A.S. in Organizational Management program after verification of prerequisites, previous degree, and minimum GPA. All transcripts must be received and verified by the SF Office of Records and Admissions.

Please note: Information is subject to change. Please see a Business Programs advisor for additional assistance. Program, application, and contact information can be found online at www.sfcollege.edu in the Index under Organizational Management.

Foreign Language Competency and General Education
Individuals who have not completed their foreign language requirement prior to enrolling at SF must complete two semesters of college-level sequential foreign language study before finishing the B.A.S. program. Students may select their General Education classes from any eligible courses within SF’s approved General Education package. The B.A.S. program requires 36 credit hours of General Education in order to meet graduation standards.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Communication - Deliver effective written, oral and visual business communications
Ethics - Recognize the ethical, legal, and socially responsible issues underlying business situations
Data - Demonstrate problem solving skills supported by appropriate quantitative techniques
Leadership - Use the appropriate management and leadership techniques to guide organizations towards optimal solutions in a variety of settings
Management - Demonstrate a strategic understanding of core management functions, issues, and techniques in diverse contexts of business

Academic Progress Policies:
Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management (B.A.S.-OM) program must meet the following standards of academic progress:

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in upper-division courses. Failure to maintain this standard will initially result in a registration flag. A registration flag suspends the student’s right to register for further upper-division courses without advisor permission. Failure to restore the student’s GPA to a 2.0 will result in removal from the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
Upper-division course grades below ‘C’ will not count towards degree completion. Any course receiving a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ must be successfully completed within the next two terms, earning a minimum grade of ‘C.’
Upon receiving a second grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in any upper-division coursework, a registration flag will be placed on the student’s records. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
Students will remain in good standing when earning a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in less than 20% of upper-division courses attempted/completed. For example, a student enrolled in 15 credit hours (five 3-credit hour courses) is allowed a ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in one course. Students exceeding this allowance will receive a registration flag. Furthermore, students exceeding this allowance for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the B.A.S.-OM program. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
A grade of XF for academic dishonesty will result in removal from the program. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
A minimum of two courses per academic year are required to remain in the program. Students not successfully completing two courses per academic year are considered not actively pursuing an B.A.S.-OM degree and will be removed from the program.

It is recommended that students meet with an Santa Fe College Business Programs’ Advisor at least once a semester. Students are responsible for keeping advisors up to date on any issues that may hinder successful academic progress.

Definitions:
Upper-division: courses numbered in the 3000 and 4000 level category.
Registration Flag: a student’s right to register for further upper-division courses will be suspended, pending advisor approval.
Appeals: a registration flag or program year removal appeal may be made in writing to the Program Coordinator, indicating sufficient evidence of unusual hardship which proved to be the proximate cause of a failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management - Overview of Credits Required

A.S. degree transferred credits
General Education	15 credit hours
Program Core	45 credit hours
OR
A.A. degree transferred credits
General Education	36 Credit Hours
Electives	24 Credit Hours
PLUS
B.A.S. Credits
Professional Core	24 Credit hours
Concentration	15 Credit Hours
Remaining General Education (AS) or Business Electives (AA)	21 Credit Hours
Total Required for program	120 Credit Hours

Program Capstone Course and Exit Requirements
Students will complete a capstone course as part of the exit requirements for the program. This course may include on-campus attendance as well as placement at a site approved by the program administrator, or a supervised research project. The B.A.S. degree in Organizational Management will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the college’s curriculum totaling 120 credit hours. Students must have a 2.0 program of study GPA and a grade of C or better in all 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Please note: Information is subject to change. Please contact a Business Programs advisor for additional assistance.

Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.

Suggested Organizational Management-Related Courses

The B.A.S. in Organizational Management focuses on fundamental business and management issues. While not required for admission, the following courses are recommended as electives prior to enrolling and contribute to student success in the program:

ACG 2001 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
ACG 2011 - Principles of Accounting 2 Credit Hours: 3.0
or
ACG 2021 - Introduction to Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3.0
ACG 2071 - Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 3.0
CGS 2100 - Computer Applications for Business Credit Hours: 3.0
ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3.0
ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3.0
ENC 2210 - Technical Communication Credit Hours: 3.0

Professional Core

ACG 3024 - Accounting for Non-Financial Managers Credit Hours: 3.0
BUL 3130 - Business Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 3.0
ECP 3703 - Managerial Economics Credit Hours: 3.0
FIN 4403 - Business Finance Credit Hours: 3.0
GEB 3213 - Professional Writing in Business Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 3025 - Principles of Management and Supervision Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 3240 - Applied Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4301 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3.0

Select One Concentration

Concentration in Applied Business Analytics

This concentration recognizes the skills required of managers operating in an information economy. Modern business has more data about customers, operations, and the environment than in any time in history. Businesses need analysts and managers that have the skills to turn data into information that supports decision making. This concentration provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques for students to gather, manage, and analyze data required to create relevant insights for the modern business environment.

CTS 4457 - Data Visualization and Communication Credit Hours: 3.0
ISM 3011 - Introduction to Information Management Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
QMB 3250 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hours: 3.0
QMB 4302 - Concepts in Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4952 - Senior Capstone Project Credit Hours: 3.0

Concentration in Digital Marketing

This concentration exposes students to the knowledge and skills required for organizations to use data, market research, business cases, strategies, and tools to promote products, services, and brands and support marketing decisions. Students will establish marketing strategies, identify metrics for measuring a marketing campaign`s success, and identify the impact artificial intelligence has on managing customer relationships. Students are exposed to the internet and digital platforms used to connect with customers including, but not limited to, digital technology such as social media, text messaging, search engine marketing, email, and web-based advertising applications.

MAR 3023 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3.0
MAR 3700 - Digital Marketing Credit Hours: 3.0
MAR 4524 - Marketing Research and Analytics Credit Hours: 3.0
MAR 4724 - Social Media Implementation and Management Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4952 - Senior Capstone Project Credit Hours: 3.0

Concentration in Human Resource Management

The concentration focuses on the skills you need to effectively manage an organization’s employees. These skills include compensation, benefit management, training and development and aiding in staffing decisions. Working in Human Resources helps an organization recruit and retain the best employees. You will also work inside an organization to improve its attractiveness to potential employees and to remain competitive in the marketplace.

MAN 4320 - Human Resource Recruitment and Selection Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4330 - Compensation Administration Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4350 - Training and Development Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4390 - Current Issues in Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4952 - Senior Capstone Project Credit Hours: 3.0

Concentration in Management

The management concentration has a senior capstone project that helps students apply the techniques they have learned in the classroom to the local business environment. At the end of this project, students will make an independent research-based recommendation for improving a business process identified by the business sponsor. Students will also develop the soft skills needed for building a trusted relationship with a business sponsor. The management concentration focuses on the skills needed to work in any management position.

ISM 3011 - Introduction to Information Management Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 3802 - Principles of Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4720 - Strategic Management and Policy Credit Hours: 3.0
MAR 3023 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4952 - Senior Capstone Project Credit Hours: 3.0

Concentration in Public Safety Management

This concentration prepares students to lead public safety agencies. The program is designed for students who are already involved in law enforcement, fire services, corrections, security, and emergency medical services. The concentration focuses on developing decision-making abilities in emergency management, public safety, leadership, and grant development.

PAD 3113 - Executive Leadership and Management Credit Hours: 3.0
PAD 3393 - Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3.0
PAD 3821 - Contemporary Issues in Public Safety Credit Hours: 3.0
PAD 4232 - Grant Administration and Resource Development Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4952 - Senior Capstone Project Credit Hours: 3.0

Concentration in Zoo and Aquarium Management

This concentration exposes students to the knowledge and skills required for effective animal behavior management, exhibit and facility management, conservation and education program integration, and risk management. The Zoo and Aquarium Management concentration prepares students to manage within a zoo, aquarium, or animal care facility. Students have an opportunity to work inside an organization to improve the conditions of both animals and employees.

The concentration is designed for students with an A.S. in Zoo Animal Technology, A.A. in Zoology, or an equivalent background and develops the knowledge and skills to succeed in leadership positions in business government, and nonprofit animal organizations.

PAD 4232 - Grant Administration and Resource Development Credit Hours: 3.0
PAZ 3234 - Zoo and Aquarium Management Credit Hours: 3.0
PAZ 4330 - Animal Behavior Credit Hours: 3.0
ZOO 3080 - Animal Diversity Credit Hours: 3.0
MAN 4952 - Senior Capstone Project Credit Hours: 3.0

Notes

Students in the BAS Organizational Management OM) degree program will earn one OM degree. Courses that students complete in other OM concentrations toward their BAS electives will not result in a second OM bachelor’s degree. Students cannot have two bachelor’s degrees within the same BAS Organizational Management program.

Graduates of the BAS OM degree wishing to take additional courses in the BAS OM area must do so as post-baccalaureate students. Completion of these additional OM courses will not be recognized as a second bachelor’s degree.