Program Outcomes
Students in the Online BSOL program will:
- Effectively articulate and assess one’s own experiential learning via the Kolb model.
- Use the process of applied behavioral science research as a problem-solving tool for planning organizational change.
- Demonstrate in writing an in-depth understanding of the organizational setting in which his or her research project will be conducted.
- Learn what it is like to take on management responsibilities.
- Identify and understand the fundamentals of effective oral and written interpersonal communication and business communication.
- Identify and apply the most commonly used conflict management strategy in his or her organization.
Students can achieve the following competencies through completion of the Online BSOL program.
Communication Skills
- Write clearly and concisely.
- Develop motivational and persuasion techniques.
- Understand verbal and nonverbal symbols.
- Lead discussion and focus groups.
- Deliver formal presentations effectively.
- Write reports and executive summaries.
Research Skills
- Identify research questions.
- Understand research designs and methods.
- Analyze and interpret data.
- Conduct a literary review.
- Develop data-collection instruments.
- Present and report findings.
Cognitive Skills
- Develop inductive and deductive reasoning skill.
- Expand analytical and critical-thinking competence.
- Deepen problem-solving and decision-making acumen.
Managerial Skills
- Develop leadership skills.
- Develop, coach, and mentor employees.
- Study and apply organizational analysis and development theories and practices.
- Manage organizational change.
- Manage conflict effectively.
- Motivate and set goals for employees.
- Enhance negotiating skills.
- Manage diversity in the workplace.
Interpersonal Skills
- Facilitate small groups.
- Resolve conflict successfully.
- Manage group effectiveness.
- Hone stress-management techniques.
- Maximize task-oriented functioning.
- Broaden interpersonal skill development.
- Lead team building efforts.
Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the department.
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