Bachelor's in Business and Organizational Studies

What is a Business Degree in Organizational Studies?

A degree in business and organizational studies provides a foundational knowledge of business practices while giving students the tools needed to transform traditional business practices and innovate new processes and ideas — both sought-after skills in today’s dynamic, ever-changing field of business.

Neumann University’s Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Studies is an accelerated, online degree completion program, designed for adult learners who recognize the importance of going back to school for a four-year degree and who want to pursue a leadership position in today’s competitive business landscape.

Working professionals who pursue our online business degree come from a wide range of backgrounds — including entrepreneurs, IT professionals, hospital administrators, and respiratory therapists. Many are looking to strengthen their understanding of business and organizational behavior to transition into business-focused roles, while others want to complete an undergraduate degree in a respected and versatile field.

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BS in Business and Organizational Studies

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Features

Fully online
Affordable and accelerated
Delivered in 7 ½-week seminars
Personalized, built to your needs and your schedule
Transfer in up to 90 credits (ask about credit reviews for professional training)
Begin at the start of any semester

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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to think critically and creatively in organizational problem-solving
Identify and describe key functions and competencies to be effective in today’s workforce
Utilize effective writing skills
Demonstrate effective presentational and communications skills
Describe organizational dynamics through multiple perspectives

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Required Courses (30 Credits)

LSENG 190 Research Techniques (6 Credits)
OSBUS 200 Social and Ethical Responsibility (3 Credits)
OSTHE 200 Interreligious Dialogue and Organizational Dynamics (3 Credits)
OSBUS 220 Decision-Making & Problem Solving (3 Credits)
OSBUS 300 Creativity and Innovation (3 Credits)
OSBUS 320 Managing Change (3 Credits)
OSBUS 340 High Performance Work Teams (3 Credits)
OSBUS 400 Operations Management (3 Credits)
OSINT 400 Professional Case Study (3 Credits)

*Note: LSENG 190 Research Techniques is a 6-credit seminar that builds the foundation for the experientially-based learning projects required in each of the 3-credit Organizational Studies courses.

See catalog for more details.

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Tuition

Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.

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Admissions Requirements

For more information on admissions requirements at Neumann, visit our admissions page!

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Jilian Donnelly

Executive Director of Adult & Continuing Education and Assistant Professor

Jilian Donnelly's expertise spans adult education, career transitions for professional athletes, adult development of elite athletes, and higher education pathways for first responders. Jilian is committed to fostering lifelong learning and supporting adult learners in achieving their educational and professional goals. She is an active member of the Association for Continuing Higher Education and the International Public Safety Association.

Jilian holds an Ed.D. and M.Ed. in Education Administration: Higher Education from Temple University, and a B.A. in History and Political Science from Cabrini University.

Have more questions about our accelerated degree completion programs? Contact her at: donnellj@neumann.edu.

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Should I go back to college?

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers with at least a bachelor’s degree earned a median weekly income of $1,543 in 2024. Over the course of...

Should I go back to college?

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers with at least a bachelor’s degree earned a median weekly income of $1,543 in 2024. Over the course of a career, that difference can translate into hundreds of thousands of dollars more in earnings compared to someone whose highest level of education is a high school diploma.

For business professionals specifically, earning a bachelor’s degree teaches you the skills needed to lead a team, manage finances, and make data-driven decisions to open up a variety of career options not available to those who do not hold a four-year degree.

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

The career options available to professionals working in business are nearly endless. Here are a few business careers that are perfect for professionals...

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

The career options available to professionals working in business are nearly endless. Here are a few business careers that are perfect for professionals who choose to go back to college for a degree like Neumann’s Bachelor's Degree in Business and Organizational Studies.

You’ll graduate with a diverse set of sought-after skills that will make you an asset to any business organization.

Operations Manager
Training and Development Specialist
Marketing Partnership Activation
Management Analyst
Administrative Services Manager
Compensation and Benefits Manager

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What are some of today’s business challenges?

Businesses are currently facing challenges like policy regulation, digital transformation, supply chains, sustainability, information overload — and so...

What are some of today’s business challenges?

Businesses are currently facing challenges like policy regulation, digital transformation, supply chains, sustainability, information overload — and so many more. Let’s dive into some of the challenges that businesses today are navigating.

Globalization — Seven of 10 Fortune 500 CEOs cite the “challenges of globalization” as a “top concern” for their industries. Understanding international cultures and viewpoints is essential to breaking into untapped markets with existing products as well as implementing new services for new customers. In order to better understand foreign markets, businesses need open-minded professionals who can gather information and make data-driven decisions based on real analysis.

Technology — The pace at which new technology continues to emerge and existing technology continues to improve is “running at an exponentially increasing rate.” Businesses are facing a very specific challenge when it comes to both staying up-to-date on new technology while mastering current technology. Successful businesses need forward-thinking, tech-savvy professionals who can develop a sustainable technology strategy while “remaining flexible enough to take advantage of unforeseen technology developments.”

Innovation — Implementing better innovation processes are a top agenda for many professionals working in today’s market. Since many businesses are struggling with becoming more innovative without losing control over an organization, more organizations are prioritizing the hiring of forward-thinking, progressive, and organized business professionals who have the business acumen needed to propel a business forward.

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What is a degree completion program?

Neumann’s online degree in business and organizational studies is a degree completion program designed specifically for adult learners with some post-secondary...

What is a degree completion program?

Neumann’s online degree in business and organizational studies is a degree completion program designed specifically for adult learners with some post-secondary education but who have not yet completed a four-year degree.

Many times, adult learners who are going back to college and who are choosing degree completion programs are doing so because they began an undergraduate degree but it became necessary for them to put their college education on hold — whether for financial or personal reasons.

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What are some examples of business courses in the program?

Here are a few examples of the required coursework:

Social and Ethical Responsibility — Using decision-making strategies, this course guides...

What are some examples of business courses in the program?

Here are a few examples of the required coursework:

Social and Ethical Responsibility — Using decision-making strategies, this course guides students through the basic and most important parts of analysis, leading directly to a decision in the face of ethical conflict. Through timely case studies and detailed analyses, students are exposed to strategies and systems that lead to the implementation of solutions. The course further allows students to develop a working knowledge of ethical principles and reasoning in day-to-day decision-making, and thus apply strategies to personal ethical issues.

Creativity and Innovation — Interdisciplinary in nature, this course focuses on the development of personal creativity and organizational innovation. Like creativity itself, this course is more about experiences and experiments than tools and methods. The social context for innovation and creativity are also examined. In addition, the course emphasizes social relationships and networks surrounding creative work; the diffusion of innovation; new technologies; changing institutions; and public policy. Students are engaged in an experience of collective innovation and apply that innovation to the work setting.

Professional Case Study — Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in a work- or special interest- related area, in addition to their scheduled courses, may opt to develop a professional case study. Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Any particular prerequisites are determined by the Division Dean. Regular meetings with faculty, including online activity, and completion of all assignments are required.

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What are the online business degree admission requirements?

Learners, 19 years of age or older, with previous writing experience (equivalency of English Composition I and II) and who have completed...

What are the online business degree admission requirements?

Learners, 19 years of age or older, with previous writing experience (equivalency of English Composition I and II) and who have completed at least one year of college work (30 credit hours or the equivalent) are eligible to apply to the online degree in business and organizational studies.

Individuals who do not meet the initial application requirements may still submit an application for review and conditional admittance. Learn more about our admission requirements.

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Bachelor of Science in Business and Organizational Studies