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Adult Degree Programs

At a Glance:

Management and Organizational Leadership

Semester hours 36 (major courses)
Average Completion Time 16 months
Cost per credit $460* (financial aid available)
Accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Locations Portland Center (near Tigard)
Start Date January (spring semester); August (fall semester)

*All stated financial information is subject to change.

Management and Organizational Leadership

Be Known As A Leader

The purpose of the management and organizational leadership adult degree program is to enable you to complete your bachelor's degree while enhancing your professional competencies and management skills. You will learn to:

  • Articulate principles of organizational dynamics relating to systems, culture and environment
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills and an understanding of organizational communication processes
  • Compare and contrast leadership theories, models and styles
  • Develop insight into personal leadership style
  • Identify the dynamics of globalization and the implication for organizational strategy and operations
  • Develop a working knowledge of decision-making, finance, and interpersonal and group dynamics
  • Develop the analytical and research skills necessary to identify organizational problems and to formulate solutions for those problems
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethics and Christian values and their applications for organizations

Credit Requirements

Minor Available

To graduate with a bachelor's degree, you must complete a total of 126 semester hours as follows:

Minimum required entry credits for major 62
Additional credits needed for graduation (general education, electives, or life-learning credit) 28
Credits earned in MOL Major 36
Total 126

Management and Organizational Leadership students

Program Format

  • 36 semester credits
  • 16 months or 24 months (click to see calendars)
  • Meet one night each week, 6-10 p.m. (an occasional Saturday may be required)
  • Classroom-style instruction with some online assignments

Online Option

The Management and Organizational Leadership program is also offered as an online adult degree program with one weekend of face-to-face class sessions (Friday and Saturday) during the first semester of the major.

Program Locations

Portland, Oregon (near Tigard) & Online

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