Organizational Management
|
|
Description
Improve your understanding of how organizations function and develop effective skills in management and leadership when you pursue your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management (BAOM) degree. As someone with full-time work experience, you're interested to learn more about defining and understanding strategic planning, financial management, law and marketing, and other areas in order to become an organizational leader who must be knowledgeable in order to be effective. Degree Focus In the Organizational Management program, you will examine the human side of managing organizations, allowing for skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management, and ethics. Career Opportunities After graduation, you will be prepared for a career as a leader of organizations. You may choose to enter one of the areas of business or industry for which your emphasis on organizational management has prepared you, to start your own businesses, or to pursue careers with local, state, or federal government. You may also seek a career in any of the following industries: Sales Retail Small business management Government Non-profit organizations
Get More Information About the Organizational Management Program
Recent Reviews
Ashford Organizational Managment degree program
August 19, 2010
I am currently finishing my degree in Organizational Management. I have been a manager and supervisor for over six years, and the theories and concepts I have been studying over the past year have been extremely helpful. I was able to put my education to work immediately. I have been very pleased with Ashford overall. The only negative would be my particular circumstance of having my academic advisor changed four times in one year. Other ...
Not bad at all
July 31, 2010
I was very pleased with my experiences at Ashford. I just completed my Bachelors Degree in Oraganizational Management specializing in Project Management. There were times when I really wondered what I got myself into, but I had a great experience overall. My Student advisor was Awesome, and really encouraged me all the way through the program which I needed at times. As a single-parent and working adult I think this is a great option. I ...
Ashford University is an Outstanding
July 23, 2010
I have attended Ashford University for the last 8 months. I am in the B.A. Organizational Management program. I obtain my AA from a junior college. I think Ashford is an outstanding institute. None of my courses have been easy nor have they been excessively difficult. I would say they have done a lot of research to match the available time to the course learning objective. I have learned a great deal about management and ...
This is a GREAT program
July 18, 2010
I am currently half-way through my masters in Organizational Management at Ashford. The program is GREAT and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this university and program to anyone. The program is challenging and informative. I have already learned a lot about so many different aspects of management and leadership. I am paying for the classes myself with a loan. No one is handing me this education for nothing. I am well pleased with the education and the ...
Don't listen to these people
July 13, 2010
I wanted to write a review after reading all the horrible ones about Ashford. I have had a great experience at this school. Most all of the problems you hear people writing about are financial aid and the technology fee.... These are not problems with the school rather then people not understanding what they are signing up for. I was told everything to expect right up front and it was not a big deal at ...
The way school should be!
July 8, 2010
I just finished and I'm waiting to receive my degree right now! Having worked my way up through the workforce into supervisory/management positions by a lot of hard work and long (salary) hours, I am glad to have earned a degree in management that allowed me to demonstrate the practical side of management in class and use it towards my degree. I did my AA degree at another institution, and it was a lot of ...
great program
July 6, 2010
Short and to the point. I am working hard and so far, everything is paying off. Some classes are harder than others, but I would say that everything is college level. I enjoy the pace of the classes as they present a challenge every week. If you're dedicated to earning your degree, Ashford is for you
You can help by Writing a review
Get More Information
Looking for more information about the Organizational Management program? Simply complete this information request form and their admissions office will contact you to answer any questions you may have.
Comments:
Michael Maurer March 26, 2008 at 11:32 p.m.
My wife is 2 courses from her Org Mgmnt degree (4.0 GPA) in June. Today she was told that the records dept performed an audit of her courses and 'OOPS', noticed that she needed yet another course to graduate (funny, they did an audit last July and she had only 7 courses left.. and, btw, that'll be another $1000 + books). Worse, 'he' was happy they caught it - talk about your positive spin... This is the 4th major administrative 'whoops' and all at my wife's expense. Professors were excellent, for the exception of one, but the administration (to the top) are money mongers that exploit their dictatorial leverage - no student recourse for their incompetence - they are judge and jury. Students beware. Professors 4.5 Stars / Administration 0.5 [They hired some great professors, but keep plenty of aspirin on-hand as this administrative will keep the headaches coming.]
Julian May 15, 2008 at 1:34 p.m.
Got my MA! This is a great university. Challenging course work, but a great school.
Mick May 30, 2008 at 11:25 p.m.
Well, my wife and I have just enrolled with Ashford. We are both in the Air Force, and they seem to cater to us a bit more than most other schools. We both left Wayland Babptist University for different reasons, and I look forward to the challenge that Ashford seems known to deliver...more to come as we continue on our journey to complete our degrees.
Mick November 11, 2008 at 12:51 a.m.
Tomorrow my wife and I are start our 5th class with Ashford. It's been a lot of work--5 week courses are intense, but very much worth it. We've enjoy everything that Ashford has to offer EXCEPT we've had a hard time getting scheduled with same professor. That is the only negative thing that I can say about Ashford.
Michelle November 30, 2008 at 4:03 p.m.
I am finishing my degree this weekend and came across this page while doing research for my final paper. The courses have been soild and provided, current and relevant information that I can transfer into my real world work. I have been very pleased over all with my experience. The school is regionally accredited, unlike some other online schools, happens to be a real brick and mortar school with a history and is not a degree mill. While some may be unhappy with the cost, I can say they are far less than other online programs.
Katie February 2, 2009 at 1:48 p.m.
I am finishing my degree this month. I have loved Ashford. It is consistent. I had no problem with financial aid. I only had one teacher that I did not like but they took care of it and got a new teacher half way thru the class.
I would recommend the school to anyone who wants to work at getting their degree without leaving the comforts of their home.
CJ April 16, 2009 at 4:08 a.m.
I am contemplating going to Ashford and doing Organizational Managrment with a emphasis in psychology. I am just woried about job oppurtunities if I do obtain a degree.
Ross April 24, 2009 at 10:30 p.m.
I just stumbled on this forum. I have been going to Ashford for a while now and have finished 18 hours. This school is very convenient, especially for military! I don't know how other colleges are, but it seems that Ashford is almost too easy. Everything is open book, and grading is very lenient. It is not very hard to get an A, which is nice, and you get out of the classes what you are willing to put in. Like others have said, teachers vary. I have had great ones, and at times feel I am being tought by "blackboard" alone. I have had nothing but great experiences with administration folks also, by the way. All said, I would give Ashford 4 our of 5 stars.
Leslie May 6, 2009 at 5:30 a.m.
I stumbled on this site looking for a trade school for my son. I am in my last week of course work for my degree and this has been a great experience. I wish I had started many years ago. Contrary to what was written before, you can transfer up to 99 credit hours - I did. I had to complete 13 classes for my degree because this was a change from my prior experience in college. I thought the price was very reasonable. Teachers were great. I had very helpful admissions, financial, and academic advisors. There is a lot of writing for these classes, so if you don't like to write papers, this may not be the appropriate school for you. I have enjoyed the interaction I have had with students from all over the world, especially those in the military.
R.L. May 14, 2009 at 12:14 a.m.
I am about to graduate Ashford University, and while it is truly a legitimate brick and mortar school with a long history of academics, the online courses just do not provide the width and breadth of a great education. So, while I'll proudly display my "goatskin" on my wall, I'll know there is still much to learn. I chock this up as a by-product of Ashford' accelerated five week online program. Realistically, there are only so many hours in a day, and its frankly impossible to thoroughly cover all the material in a mere five weeks.
Nonetheless, if you are a mid-career professional, fully entrenched in a profession, and need the degree to complete the resume, the five-week semesters make for a fast-paced program. While it is a weakness from an academic standpoint, for those of you like me who simply needed to "git r done" Ashford is a good choice, and probably much better than most online programs. Being selected as both the US Army and Air Force Letter of Instruction school is a feather in their cap as well.
J.E.M. August 15, 2009 at 2:12 p.m.
My experience with Ashford has been excellent. Coming from a traditional in-seat experience at Broward College in Broward County, Florida, I feel that my knowledge from the curriculum at Ashford has definitely widened my scope. The professor's posed challenging questions and excellent feedback within the Blackboard forums. Get ready to do a lot of writing in pure APA format! Yes, you will have to be responsible for making contact with both your academic advisor and your financial aid advisor on a regular basis in order to fulfill the tasks you hope to achieve at Ashford, but that would be at any college in which you take initiative. I am currently in the final two courses (yes you can take two courses concurrently) of my Bachelor's of Organizational Mangagement and find that any college I am hoping to attend for my Master's in Public Administration have stated they will transfer the entire degree towards their MPA. That is of course, if I choose not to continue on with Ashford's MPA in October. Ultimately I only required eleven courses with Ashford in order to obtain my BAOM, so I was able to complete that task starting in January of 2009 and ending in September, 2009. Be sure to as about the PLA program (Prior Learning Assessment) as I was able to eliminate 23 elective credits by submitting a one page Credit Rational paper and $30 per credit. I don't think you can complete your BA at ANY other college in eight to nine months! As a Deputy Sheriff it will provide me an opportunity to advance within my career and my employer is not concerned with Ashford's 'credibility' because they have heard from many different agencies that they are excellent! As far as the cost, it is more reasonable than other 'main brand' online colleges and their books are easily found used (a lower cost) through an online book forum. On a scale from one to ten, I would give Ashford, its professors and its administrative staff a ten! Good luck in your endeavors.
April Olsen February 1, 2010 at 6:55 p.m.
In my third class and I love it! Highly recommend to anyone with a full time job!
Marcus....SC March 18, 2010 at 1:35 a.m.
Im here to tell you Ashford is the best online University . I did my research on college accredititations before attending Ashford University and they are a top notch university. All this crap about this crap about money and classes being not as hard is bs. Ashford is just like any other school they want money. You must remember people they have accredititations like your major universities. If the classes was any easier they would not have been granted accredititations. Ashford is a good school. If you don't believe me check them out for yourself.
Chad, WI March 24, 2010 at 2:05 a.m.
I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management this past February with a 3.97 GPA. I have enjoyed the program enough to immediately begin working on my MA in Organizational Management. I truly feel that you get out of the online classroom what you put into it. I have tead the comments about hidden fees, and holding stipend checks, all I can say to this is read the contract before you sign folks. Yes, there is a technology fee of $990. This is the case at almost any online school, Ashford is upfront about this and does not hide the fee in tuition like many other online schools. The release of stipend money, this is a newer requirement of the Stafford loan, and is NOT unique to Ashford. Again, I can not stress enough the quality of education Ashford has provided me. If you want to learn, and are willing to work hard you will succeed. As I stated earlier, you get out of your education from Ashford what you put into it.
Monique May 15, 2010 at 5:35 a.m.
I am a current student at Ashford and I can tell you the classes are great, the text books are intriguing and if your lucky enough to have classmates that put forth the effort it really enhances your learning that much more. Here are three things I like
1) Enrollment advisors notify you weekly when assignments are do to make sure you've turned in your work
2)Degree progress report will show you everything your scheduled for to get your degree, course by course, so it's easy to set your goal...they do it for you
3) Although the classes are challenging, I've found that because I can view the entire courses weekly assignments I can spend any free time getting ahead, it usually takes me a couple of hours on my Sunday to do a weeks worth of work, and some work for the next week
This is a great school!
Armando G August 19, 2010 at 2:05 p.m.
I am finishing my degree in Organizational Management. I have been very impressed with the academic rigour of the program. I have been managing and supervising for the past six years, and the content I have learned over the past year with Ashford has helped me almost immediately! I believe that those who are not finding Ashford a good fit probably do not have the discipline to engage with the instructors, their classmates, or the required reading. For the record, I would spend approximately two hours every night on reading and coursework, and around six to eight hours on a weekend working on papers.
Post a Public Comment:
Do not re-post articles, webpages or anything you didn't write yourself. IP addresses are recorded and spammers will be banned!
OnlineDegreeReviews.org is not affiliated with Ashford University in any way.
Courtney D February 20, 2008 at 1:32 a.m.
I am two weeks away from finishing my degree. I thought Ashford was a great school. I am completing a BS in Org Management with a concentration in Education. It was challenging but books and starting was easy. If you want to get your degree, and are organized enough to work from home you can get you degree. I also noticed that Ashford was ranked in the fourth tier. I don't think I saw any other online schools on the list. I have noticed people fall from classes. Many want a walk in the park and a degree certificate. If you want it get. I did. 5 stars to Ashford.