Minor in Organizational Sciences
The Minor in Organizational Sciences is anchored in a human-centered system philosophy of organizations. The curriculum incorporates a variety of social sciences as well as departmental specialties in I-O psychology, communication, leadership, strategy, human resource management and organizational behavior. Students learn to apply theories, concepts and tools to address problems and improve an organization’s effectiveness.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 18 credits, including one 3-credit required course and 15 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ORSC 1109 | Introduction to Organizational Sciences | |
| Electives | ||
| Five courses (15 credits) from the following: | ||
| ORSC 2046 | Global Organizations | |
| ORSC 2116 | Leading Change | |
| ORSC 2123 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | |
| ORSC 2143 | Leadership and Performance | |
| ORSC 2544 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | |
| ORSC 2560 | Group Dynamics | |
| ORSC 3141 | Strategy in Organizations | |
| ORSC 3159 | Extreme Decisions | |
| ORSC 3165 | Organizational Network Analysis | |
| ORSC 3190 | Special Topics | |
| COMM 3170 | Organizational Communication | |
Note: COMM 3171 and COMM 3173 were removed from the list of elective options after the 2024-25 Bulletin was published.