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Advance Your Career and Increase Your Earning Potential with a Business Degree

Keuka College’s B.S. in Organizational Management program is a business management degree for working adults. The program focuses on real-world issues in business and leadership and you'll graduate with the skills and confidence necessary to take your career to the next level.

Highlights

Online and In-person Hybrid Format

Attend class one night a week for four hours in person at a location near you. Complete homework, assignments, and other coursework online during the week according to your schedule. (Note: The program is currently fully online as a result of the pandemic.)

Degree Program Cohort Model

You'll learn and grow alongside the same cohort of students throughout the entire program. This model gives you support and inspiration from colleagues. And, you get a rich professional network after graduation.

Flexible Future

You’ll gain expertise you can apply to leadership positions in a variety of industries. From healthcare to retail, education to financial services, and everything in between. Or strike out on your own and be your own boss.

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  • Featured courses and program outcomes
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Our hybrid format accommodates your busy schedule. You'll complete your bachelor’s degree faster with fewer obstacles. 

Keuka College’s Organizational Management Program encourages exploration of an array of business areas, including business research, ethics, accounting, marketing, finance, business law, project management, strategic planning, sustainability, and management information systems. The program includes a capstone portfolio that demonstrates how you've integrated your course work into your lived experience. 

Hybrid Online Format 

  • Designed for working adults interested in skills for career advancement
  • Attend class face-to-face for four hours one night each week in a location close to you 
  • Complete assignments and readings online when it fits your schedule
  • Complete the program in about two years 

Keuka College’s Organizational Management Program provides a real-world focus, critical thinking skills, and the solid integration of international business that is crucial in today’s global economy.

Requirements

As at any accredited college or university, you'll need at least 120 credits to earn a bachelor's degree.

The number of courses you'll need to take and your course schedule may vary based on the number of credits you transfer in and whether you already have your associate degree.

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7 General Education Courses

21 Credits

General education courses are the foundation of every Keuka College bachelor’s degree. You’ll explore and enhance many different skills — writing, math, ethics, and other disciplines — that are important for your management degree and for everyday life. You can choose from a number of online courses in the Keuka College catalog, or transfer in credits from another accredited college or university, the U.S. military, college-level testing programs, or select international sources.

19 Core Courses

57 Credits

These courses will introduce you to the latest theories and principles in management, leadership, marketing, human resources, finance, accounting, organizational communication, and organizational dynamics. You’ll be exposed to perspectives on those topics from the humanities and social and behavioral sciences. Through your capstone course, you’ll work closely with extraordinary faculty who are outstanding teachers and working professionals.

15 Electives

43 Credits

Electives will give you the opportunity to learn about the topics you’re interested in most and customize your degree if you need additional credits outside of your OM core, general education, and transfer credits.

Core Courses

The Organizational Management curriculum is full of opportunities for collaboration, personal growth, leadership development, and research. You’ll gain critical thinking skills and real-world experience, all with a solid integration of international business principles.

Together with a capstone course in which you’ll combine everything you’ve learned with skills you’ve acquired in previous work experience and Field Period®, you’ll put together a business plan of your own. When you graduate, you can be confident you have the skills and connections you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

BUS-301: Introduction to Business Research

This course will serve as an introduction to the rationale and procedures of business research. While emphasizing business writing skills, topics will include: nature and purposes of research; access and library research tools for bricks and mortar and online resources and methods necessary for application in the business environment. Students will develop critical skills needed as consumers and producers of research. By the end of the course, students will have the following knowledge and skills: 1. Knowledge of how to engage in independent research that is pertinent to his or her career. The independent research is to be carried out in the library and through companies, associations, unions, government agencies, brokers, and other sources of vital information. 2. Understanding of how to develop teamwork by assisting each other in obtaining information regarding their stated interests and goals. 3. Understanding research techniques and methods of obtaining pertinent information for current or future careers.

BUS-335: Issues in Management

In this module, adult learners examine management control functions, strategic planning, and organizational structure and design. Also studied are motivational theory and its application to individual and group functioning in work and home situations. Leadership styles related to particular circumstances are analyzed. Negotiation concepts and skills are covered through readings and class practice, with an analysis of the effect on productivity. Total Quality Management (TQM) is contrasted with Management by Objectives (MBO).

BUS-341: Accounting for Managers

This course will provide an overview of the preparation, analysis, and understanding of financial statements and how the information is also used for internal planning, control and decision-making. This course stresses the importance and usefulness of relevant accounting information and will cover such topics as financial statement presentation and analysis, costing methods, short-term and long-term decision making, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Keuka College has helped thousands of students like you earn their bachelor’s degrees quickly, conveniently, and affordably.

Estimate Your Costs

How many college credits would you transfer in?

64

You've completed about 2 years of college or have an associate's degree.

20 months

Approximate Program Length

56

Credits Needed

$475

Cost per Credit

$13,300

Estimated Total Cost Before Financial Aid

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Scholarship Alert: You may be eligible for a $2,500 scholarship. Request more information to learn more today.

Affording Your Organizational Management Degree

Becoming a business professional is an investment in your future and your family that has everlasting benefits.

Financial Aid
Keuka College scholarships, state and federal grants, employer tuition remission, and military benefits are financial aid options available to you. Our financial aid team is here to help you navigate the process and find as many opportunities as are available to you.

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Transferring Credit

Graduate faster and save money by transferring in prior eligible credits from another accredited college or university, the U.S. military, College-level testing programs, or select international sources.

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Almost every workplace you can think of has a need for quality professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead with confidence and agility. Demand for these skills is only going to grow in the coming years. 

A bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Keuka College will equip you to thrive in a variety of industries. You can work in project management, information technology, human resources, and a variety of other roles. You’ll develop interpersonal skills, problem-solving prowess, and, overall, you’ll know how to apply managerial theory to the real world of business. You’ll have a clear understanding of how the socioeconomic environment affects the ways a business operates and you'll be able to manage the challenges of global affairs. 

You’ll be ready to take on any of these exciting, lucrative, rewarding careers:

  • Management Analyst
  • Application Development Director
  • Technical Services Manager
  • Loan Officer
  • Marketing Specialist 
  • Director of Inbound Marketing
  • Human Resources Manager

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in management occupations is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. That growth will result in more than 500,000 new jobs. The formation of new businesses and expansion of existing ones will drive employment growth, requiring more workers to manage these operations. Those in management occupations earned a median salary of $105,660 in 2019, the highest wage of all the major occupational groups. 

In New York State, the numbers are even more promising. The Department of Labor reports that management positions are projected to increase by 12.5%. Managers will earn an average salary of $157,440, a figure that rises to $200,050 with experience.  

What Our Organizational Management Graduates Say

Stephanie Patrick receiving her diploma at Keuka College

The program really changed my life. When I first started my bachelor’s program, I didn’t envision where I am today. I’ve received promotions. I can’t say enough about the Keuka College program.

— Stephanie Patrick ’16 M’19

A high-quality, accredited business degree you'll be proud to have

Keuka College’s Master of Science in Management degree is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). The organization accredits more than 2,000 high quality and innovative business and accounting programs worldwide.

Keuka College’s Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management degree is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). The organization accredits more than 2,000 high quality and innovative business and accounting programs worldwide. 

Your Organizational Management professors are accomplished academics and seasoned professionals who are invested in your success. They'll combine theoretical concepts and real-world expertise to give you the best education possible. Meet some of our faculty below, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

You're bound to have questions as you research business degree programs. Here are some of the most common questions asked by students like you. 

You can also get additional information by downloading a program guide, contacting your admissions counselor, or applying for admission today!

The skills you acquire through a Keuka College bachelor’s degree program qualify you for managerial positions in just about any sector, exponentially increasing your income potential. An investment of about two years and tuition (supplemented with financial aid) can reward you with higher lifetime earnings and increased job satisfaction — not to mention the sense of pride and accomplishment you’ll feel!

Yes! If you are interested in pursuing an advanced degree, the Bachelor’s in Organizational Management will prepare you for graduate programs in a variety of fields. A Master of Science in Management from Keuka College would be a great option!

Your Keuka College family supports you every step of the way. In addition to caring faculty members committed to your success, there are several other resources for you to draw upon. Experienced and knowledgeable librarians can meet with you one-on-one to assist you with research and help you learn to use their many virtual and in-person resources. Faculty and staff at the Writing Center can help you with your writing projects. And tutoring services are available upon request. 

We’re so glad you asked! In short, you’ll need to fill out an online application and provide transcripts from any other colleges or universities you have attended. The online application will only take about 30 minutes. And if you have questions, don’t worry! We have admissions counselors ready to personally guide you through the evaluation and admissions process. They are trained to assess the unique academic, professional, and practical experience that you possess as an adult student.

There’s a lot to consider when thinking about furthering your education. We are here and ready to help you with any questions you may have about the program and the enrollment process. All you have to do is reach out and an admissions counselor will be ready to partner with you as you start your journey toward success! 

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