Skip To Content

Organizational Management & Leadership

About Organizational Management & Leadership more

The Concordia University Organizational Management and Leadership program is conveniently offered in the blended or the online format.

The Organizational Management and Leadership program will help students achieve an understanding of group behavior and its relation to organizational effectiveness by translating theoretical learning into practical, hands-on experience.

Students will:

  • Develop proficiency in understanding and directing change;
  • Expand critical thinking and decision-making skills;
  • Allow students to apply classroom learning to current organizational challenges and opportunities.

Careers in Organizational Management & Leadership more

Administrative Services Managers

Agents and Business Managers

Business Executives

Employee Training Specialists

Employment Interviewers

Employment Recruiters

Human Resources Managers

Job Benefits and Analysis Specialists

Management Analysts

Operations Research Analysts

Course for Organizational Management & Leadership

OML-300 Group Dynamics & Org Cult Available online

In this course, students study group behavior and development, especially focusing on relationships of groups within organizations. Students examine organizational complexity, learn to analyze group and individual decision making techniques, determine various roleswithin organizational groups, and identify decision making skills and effective collaborative styles for efficient group management within the complexities of varying organizational cultures.
View This Course

OML-310 Systems Theory & Org Behav Available online

This course trains leaders to observe and manage patterns and relationships within the organizational system as a whole, especially the impact of individuals, groups, structure, and environment on motivation and decision making. Organizational Systems concepts are used to analyze organizational behavior, facilitate and manage change, and find creative ways for leaders to address unique organizational behavior issues in positive ways.
View This Course

OML-320 Org Res & Decision Making Available online

This course explores basic research methodologies in the context of organizational management. Professional research articles are evaluated and analyzed with an emphasis on reading and understanding research. Basic statistical terms and concepts are taught and analyzed. Students also focus on the writing tasks of the research process. Many assignments dovetail with the synthesis project which is developed throughout the OML program, ending with OML 450.
View This Course

OML-330 Strat Plng & Project Mgmt Available online

Students examine communication and other interpersonal relationship skills essential for creating a productive work environment. Organizational communication and relationships are studied through readings and exercises that explore non-verbal communication, constructive feedback, and conflict resolution. Students research and develop a model for effective communication.
View This Course

OML-340 Interpers & Intercult Comm Available online

Students learn professional presentation skills and then combine research and theory to develop individualized synthesis projects which examine research problems and answer a particular research question that has specific application in their occupation or avocation. This project is completed more independently than the other courses, synthesizing information from the rest of the program. Students learn significant skills in research and writing, project management, written and oral
View This Course

OML-410 Financial & Strategic Ldrshp Available online

Organizational Behavior is an interdisciplinary field of study and practice that investigates the impact of individuals, groups, structure, and environment on work organizations. Students examine motivation, decision-making, organizational structure, and processes that shape organizational analysis and change management. Case studies are a primary element of learning.
View This Course

OML-420 Personal & Org Mgmt Available online

Students use literature, interviews, and class discussion to explore the values, beliefs, customs, and perceptions represented in various kinds of diversity affecting social and economic life. Students explore the obligations and implications of equal opportunity in organizations while they develop organizational strategies to benefit from diversity in the U.S. and abroad.
View This Course

OML-430 Innovative Marketing Available online

The five Ps of marketing--place, price, product, promotion, and people--are at the center of this course. Students will examine the building blocks of the five P's within the context of understanding and researching the customer's needs and wants.
View This Course

OML-440 Applied Synthesis Project Available online

This is the culmination of the synthesis project that has been developed throughout the program (see OMC 340). Students submit their complete written Synthesis Project and give a formal presentation of the project's content to the instructor and the cohort.
View This Course

OML-450 Pers & Org Values & Ethical Ld Available online

Organizational Policy and Strategy is the capstone course in this curriculum. This course explores how leaders make effective decisions that shape organizational policy and strategy. Students will synthesize the material from most of their other modules in this class. The class depends heavily upon a variety of simulations and analysis papers.
View This Course
  1. Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)

  2. A non-refundable application fee of $30, payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online

  3. Final and official transcripts from all previous institutions attended
    * If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet.  Concordia accepts completed goal areas.

  4. Statement of Goals - Write a brief statement covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

Technology Requirements
Students enrolling in an adult undergraduate program must have access to a computer that meets Concordia University's technology requirements. Contact Concordia's Help Desk at helpdesk@csp.edu or 651-641-8866 with any questions regarding these requirements.

Summer 2012 Term

  • Start Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Tuesday
  • Class Time: 8-9 p.m. CST
  • Start Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
  • Delivery: Blended
  • Class Day: Thursday
  • Class Time: 6-10 p.m. CST
  • Chat Time: 7-8 p.m. CST 

Fall 2012 Term

  • Start Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
  • Delivery: Blended
  • Class Day: Tuesday
  • Class Time: 6-10 p.m. CST
  • Start Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Wednesday
  • Chat Time: 8-9 p.m. CST 

Spring 2013 Term

  • Start Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Tuesday
  • Chat Time: 8-9 p.m. CST 
  • Start Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013
  • Delivery: Blended
  • Class Day: Thursday
  • Class Time: 6-10 p.m. CST


TERM 1 OML300 | OML310

TERM 2 OML320 | OML330

TERM 3 OML340 | OML410

TERM 4 OML420 | OML430

TERM 5 OML440 | OML450

Online, In-Class or Blended?

Offered Online?
Classes meet entirely online.

Offered In-Class?
Classes meet face-to-face at our St. Paul campus or other off-campus location.

Offered Blended?
Course work is completed through a combination of in-class and online class meetings.

Next Steps

Visit Campus

Tours, Open Houses & Information Sessions.

Schedule a visit today!

Transfer to CSP

Work with an admission counselor specializing in transfer admission who will guide you through the process. Transfer to CSP

Apply Now

Our student-centered approach to teaching makes your goals, and your successes, our priority. Apply Now

Pay for College

The cost of higher education in time, money, and effort makes it an important investment in your future, expanding your potential skills, talents, and intellect. Tuition & Financial Aid

Resources

Website Feedback Form