Organizational sciences
Bachelor of Science
Learn to lead
Leadership skills are essential for today’s managers. Organizational settings, including for-profit businesses, political organizations, not-for-profit organizations and public and private boards, are dynamic entities which rely on skilled leaders to function efficiently and to ensure positive workplace cultures and climates.
In this program, you will learn how to be a better communicator and leader with a solid understanding of interpersonal workplace dynamics and fundamentals of leadership. Your studies will take you across a wide variety of disciplines, including business, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, industrial sociology, educational leadership and other areas.
- Available fully online with some course options also offered on campus in Moscow.
- In-state tuition for all full-time online students.
- Individualized program with several elective options.
- Opportunities for internships to apply organizational skills.
- 2 + 2 Transfer Pathways for those with an associate degree.
Overview
Communicate, lead and succeed
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working with other people.
- Like to manage projects.
- Are good at resolving conflict.
- Want to become a more effective leader.
- Have strong communication skills.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,919 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- General and Operations Managers
$54,141 - Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
$48,787 - Management Analysts
$59,676 - Regulatory Affairs Managers • Compliance Managers • Loss Prevention Managers
$48,420 - Training and Development Specialists
$44,272
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
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Scholarships
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Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs and organizations
- Strat/Comm Club
- Phi Club
- Society for Intersectional Philosophy (SIP)
- CLASS Ambassadors
Application information
Undergraduate applications open each September and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.