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Computer, Information, & Graphics Technology (CIGT)
Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Associate Professors S. Hundley, C. Feldhaus, T. Egan
Clinical Professors P. Fox (Associate Chair), T. Diemer
Senior Lecturer R. Wolter
Visiting Lecturer J, Little-Wiles, R Markoff
Program Advisor E. Wager

This program offers a broad based education for those students who desire leadership roles in business, government, technology and industry. A guiding vision of the department is to close the gap between theory and practice. In addition to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, OLS offers a Certificate in Human Resource Management, International Leadership, and Leadership Studies.  The Certificate in Leadership Studies is only available to non-majors.

The degree programs are flexible to meet the needs of both traditional and nontraditional students. As part of a relevant and practical discipline, our programs integrate a series of core courses with a choice of concentration tracks. The core courses offer a strong foundation in leadership, communication and general education, mathematics, and science. Concentration tracks allow students to develop their interests and talents within a particular technical or related field. Students may select courses from the following related areas of study towards a minor, certificate, or concentration area:

  • Architectural Technology (ART)
  • Computer & Information Technology (CIT)
  • Communication Studies (COMM)
  • Computer Graphics Technology (CGT)
  • Construction Engineering Management Technology (CEMT)
  • Dental Assistant Program (DAST)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET)
  • Interior Design (INTR)
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
  • Music Technology (MUS)
  • Allied Health
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Informatics (INFO)
  • Nursing, Dental hygiene
  • Science (BIOL, CHEM, PHYS)
  • School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA)
  • Tourism, Convention, & Events Management (TCEM)
  • World Languages (WLAC)
  • Ivy Tech & Vincennes University Associates Degrees (except General Studies)
  • Ivy Tech & Vincennes University AAS Degrees

Students are encouraged to complete a minor, certificate, or dual baccalaureate degree through the completion of their related area of study. 

The B.S. degree increases the range and depth of the student's education in technical and leadership areas. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions in a variety of organizational functions as well as to pursue graduate degrees. The degree requirements are arranged in three areas of study: leadership and supervision, math/science/technology (or related area of study), and general education requirements (communication, behavioral/social science,  humanities, and electives.

Students working toward their B.S. degrees may earn two or more certificates in specialty areas in OLS. For example, by taking a combination of specific OLS course electives, students may earn a certificate in Human Resource Management without taking courses beyond the 120 credit hours required for the B.S. degree. Academic advisors will assist the student in selecting courses needed to meet the requirements in the concentration area.

The program learning outcomes for the B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Supervision are:

  1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of:
  • the process and roles of leadership.
  • leadership traits.
  • leadership behavior concepts.
  • situational approaches to leadership.
  • power and influence.
  • leading during times of uncertainty, turbulence, and change.
  1. Design and conduct research, as well as analyze and interpret data in order to:
  • evaluate their personal leadership effectiveness.
  • evaluate their organization's effectiveness and sustainability.
  • evaluate their organization's social and environmental impact.
  1. Lead an organization, or processes and functions within it that meet or exceeds desird needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, and sustainability.
  2. Function on multi-disciplinary teams.
  3. Identify, formulate, and solve organizational problems.
  4. Understand professional and ethical responsibility.
  5. Communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally to all size audiences.
  6. Understand the impact of leadership and supervision in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary organizational issues.
  8. use the techniques, skills, tools and concepts necessary for effective strategic and tatical planning.

Transfer Students

Where Applicable, the OLS Department accepts credit hours earned at Ivy Tech, Vincennes University or other similarly accredited colleges and universities to satisfy up to 64.0 credit hours of general education, elective, and related concentration requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in OLS.  Students who have successfully completed an AS or AAS degree prior to their application to IUPUI with a GPA of 2.7 or higher and all math, science, and communication requirements complete may enroll in an accelerated leadership curriculum.  Adult Programs in Leadership for Undergraduate Studies (A+PLUS) accepts 25 students each fall and spring.  To be eligible for A+PLUS, students must complete the AS or AAS degree from a regionally accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university aft 1991 and meet with other IUPUI and OLS admission requirements.  For more information, call (317) 278-0286 or email tlcgroup@iupui.edu.

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Supervision

The B.S. degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision requires a total of 120 credit hours.  Of the 46 credit hours required in OLS, 25 must result from taking OLS 10000, 25200, 26300 or 34600, 27400, 32700, 37100, 39000, 48700, and 49000.  The balance of the requirements for graduation are as follows:

  1. 21 additional credit hours of OLS elective course work beyond the required courses above, for a total of 46 credit hours of OLS (one OLS elective must fulfill the IUPUI RISE requirement for learning drawn from research, international experience, service, or experiential learning such as internships or coops) completes the OLS Core.
  2. 24 credit hours in an applied technology or related competency that complements OLS and directly relates to specific career interests such as CEMT, CIT, ECET, MET, business, nursing, allied health, SPEA, informatics, etc.  These courses must be related to a second degree, a minor, a certificate, or reflect some logical combination of courses.  Students will be directed to the appropriate advisor for a certificate, or minor; and the faculty in that department will counsel the student for those required courses.  Note:  Students must have the set of courses they plan to apply to the related technology area preapproved by an OLS academic advisor.
  3. CIT 10600 or similar computer applications coursework, TECH 10200 or TCM 25000, 3 credit hours of any physical science, Economy Course (ECON-E 201, IET 35000), 3 credit of statistics, and 6 credit hours in mathematical skills (above MATH 11100) must be completed by all students to round out the mathematics, science, and Technology Core.
  4. 3 credit hours in behavioral or social sciences, selected from courses in anthropology, psychology, sociology, economics,and/or geography; e credit hours in humanities, selected from courses in art, history, literature, music, religion, and/or theater; 12 credit hours in communication, including COMM R110, ENG W131, TCM 22000, and TCM 32000.  Senior standing, TCM 32000, and OLS 48700 are prerequisites for OLS 49000 Senior Research Project.
  5. 1.0 credit hour of learning community or career planning credit and 12 credit hours of electives from any department "round out" the degree and expose students to different disciplines and ways of thinking and improve their marketability in the workplace by fulfilling requirements for certificates/minors or master's degree prerequisites.  Prior course approval by an OLS advisor is strongly recommended.
Certificate Programs

  • To enroll in certificate programs, students must be formally admitted by the Office of Admissions on the IUPUI campus.  Students must notify the department of intent to pursue each certificate or minor and sign paperwork for program admission and graduation.  Credit may be given for applicable courses taken at other colleges or universities. Students may apply these courses toward degree programs in the Organizational Leadership and Supervision Program. To fulfill residency requirements, students must complete a minimum of 50% of coursework in OLS at IUPUI.

    Human Resource Management Certificate Program

    Although all resources are essential for success, people are an organization's principal resource.  How skillfully an organization develops, allocates, and supervises its human resource governs its success or failure. This certificate provides a thorough explanation of the human resource manager's role in helping individuals, work groups, and organizations succeed. The focus of the courses is practical, and each course emphasizes the application of vital concepts so that students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. This Certificate is useful to students who seek careers in human resource management or in other disciplines.

    Upon completion of the certificate in Human Resource Management, students should be able to:
  • Describe, use, and evaluate tactical and strategic Human resource management principles.
  • Develop, implement and provide a safe and effective work environment.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal employment law and related public policies.
  • Promote training and development of individuals, work teams, and organizations.
  • Assess, design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning solutions in various organizational contexts.
  • Promote positive, productive employer-employee relationships.
  • Create, negotiate, and manage regulations concerning collective bargaining, grievance, and arbitration procedures.
  • Leverage compensation, benefits, rewards, and recognition to attract, motivate, and retain talent.
  • Develop policy, practice, and procedure to select talent aligned with the strategic direction of the organization.

A certificate will be presented to those who complete graduation paperwork and successfully complete all requirements.

  • Admission

    Candidates for this certificate are required to be formally admitted by the IUPUI Office of Admissions, but are not required to be students in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. Each student must meet with an OLS Advisor to declare their intent to pursue the certificate and complete the necessary forms.

    Curriculum

    Students are required to successfully complete a total of seven courses (21 credit hours) to earn the certificate. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

    Required Core Courses - Total Hours: 21

    All students must successfully complete all of the following courses:

  • OLS 38300 Human Resources Management1 - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 33100 Occupational Safety and Health - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 36800 Personnel Law - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 37500 Training Methods - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 37800 Labor Relations - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 47600 Compensation Planning and Management - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 47900 Staffing Organizations - 3 credit hours

  • Leadership Studies Certificate Program

    The Certificate in Leadership Studies equips students with the knowledge, skills, experiences, attitudes, perspectives, and tools necessary to understand the broad-based concepts associated with leadership in a variety of individual, organizational, and community settings in an ever changing, pluralistic, global society. A unique feature of this certificate is its ability to attract a diverse group of students from across the myriad of disciplines taught at IUPUI. Such a strong mixture of interdisciplinary perspectives augments the richness of learning that occurs in certificate courses. 

    Students who complete the certificate in Leadership Studies will be able to:

  • Define and defent their personal philosophy of leadership and ethical behavior.
  • Describe behavior in organizational settings at the individual, team/group, and macro-organization levels.
  • Identify the stages of team development that occurs within organizations.
  • Make leadership-oriented decisions that are ethically, legally, morally, and strategically sound.
  • Apply concepts of supervisory management, team building, personnel selection and development, decision-making, resource allocation, conflict resolution, and strategic planning to the solving of individual, team/group, and organizational problems.
  • Explain the importance of attracting, managing, and motivating a globally-diverse workforce.
  • Improve individual and organizational performance by applying the appropriate leadership theories and processes in practice.
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of leadership behaviors in given situations, and make suggestions for improving those behaviors.

  • Admission 

    Candidates for this certificate are required to be formally admitted by the IUPUI Office of Admissions, but are not required to be students in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. Credit will be given for applicable courses taken at other colleges and universities. Credits earned while completing this certificate may be subsequently applied toward the B.S. degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS). Each student must meet with an OLS Advisor to declare their intent to pursue the certificate and complete the necessary forms; however, students with a declared major in OLS are not eligible to earn the leadership studies certificate, due to curricular redundancy.

    Prerequisites

    English W131 and Communication R110 are encouraged prerequisites for enrollment in OLS 252, 263, and 274, and are required prerequisites for enrolling in any 300- or 400-level OLS course.

    Curriculum 

    Students are required to successfully complete a total of six courses (18 credit hours) to earn the certificate. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

  • OLS 25200 Human Behavior in Organizations1 - 3 credit hour
  • OLS 26300 Ethical Decisions in Leadership1 - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 27400 Applied Leadership1 - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 32700 Leadership for a Global Workforce - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 39000 Leadership Theories and Processes - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 3xx Any OLS 30000 - or 40000-level Selective Course - 3 credit hours

  • Students must complete 200-level courses prior to enrolling in OLS 32700 and OLS 39000 and meet with an OLS Advisor to complete paperwork and an application for graduation prior to enrolling in OLS 39000.

    International Leadership Certificate  

    The interdisciplinary International Leadership Certificate is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, perceptions, and experiential learning opportunities appropriate for any student interested in supervising or leading individuals from different countries or preparing for international work assignments. Students who complete the International Leadership Certificate will develop the tools necessary to understand the broad-based concepts associated with leadership in a variety of individual, organizational, and community settings in an ever changing, pluralistic, global society.

    Students who complete the Certificate in International Leadership will be able to:

  • Demonstrate techniques to analyze and solve intercultural problems that typically occur within diverse organizations.
  • Use knowledge and techniques to devise strategies for successfully managing diversity within an international organization.
  • Apply knowledge and techniques to devise strategies for successfully leading a diverse workforce within an international organization.
  • Demonstrate substantial knowledge of at least one foreign country, or region, (or distinct subculture within the USA), including demographic profile, economic status, political climate, commerce, history, language, and cultural norms as a result of intensive experience and/or study.

  • Admission

    Candidates for this certificate are required to be formally admitted by the IUPUI Office of Admissions, but are not required to be students in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. Credit will be given for applicable courses taken at other colleges and universities. Credits earned while completing this certificate may be subsequently applied toward the B.S. degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS). Each student must meet with an OLS Advisor to declare their intent to pursue the certificate and complete the necessary forms.

    Prerequisites

    English W131 and Communication R110 are encouraged prerequisites for enrollment in any OLS 200-400 level courses.

    Curriculum

    Students are required to successfully complete a total of seven courses (21 credit hours) to earn the certificate. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

  • OLS 25200 Human Behavior in Organization1 - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 32700 Leadership for a Global Workforce - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 32800 Principles of International Business - 3 credit hours
  • OLS 45400 Gender and Diversity in Management - 3 credit hours
  • 9 credit hours of International Experience/Foreign Language to be fulfilled by taking a combination of course work in the following areas:
  •  

    • 3 - 6 credit hours of a single foreign language
      3 - 6 credit hours of approved international experience* (OLS 42300, Mexico, Immersion, or OVST)
                                                                
       
      *International Experience includes all IU/IUPUI Study Abroad, Service Learning work in a bi-lingual setting, or other approved international experience.

      Honors Minor in Leadership

      The Honors Minor in Leadership consists of five Honors courses (15 credit hours), providing high-potential IUPUI undergraduates admitted to the new IUPUI Honors College or other degree programs exposure to current theory and practice designed to prepare students for future leadership roles and/or advanced degrees.  Each of the Interdisciplinary Leadership Principles in the Honors Minor in Leadership directly relates to the IUPUI Principles of Undergraduate Learning.  Students admitted to the Honors Minor in Leadership must take a sequence of five courses exploring topics covering a wide range of leadership principles including:

       

      1.  Foundations of Leadership (3 credit hours of honors BUS-Z 174, OLS 25200, BUS-Z 304, or SPEA-V 366)

      2.  Ethical, Social, and Political Components to Leadership (3 credit hours of honors OLS 26300, BUS-W 494, SPEA-V 412, SPEA-V 473, or other approved courses)

      3.  Diversity, Global, and Community Leadership (3 credit hours of honors OLS 32700, SPEA-V 382, POLS-Y 219, or ANTH-A 361)

      4.  Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Leadership (3 credit hours of honors OLS 39000, BUS-J 402, or SPEA-V 362)

      5.  Honors RISE Experience in Leadership (3 credit hours of approved honors Research, International, Service, or Experiential Learning coursework)

      At least two Honors courses (6.0 credit hours) must be taken outside of the student's primary discipline (*recommended) and students must complete paperwork to declare their intent to pursue the minor and complete a formal Application for Graduation (ET 309: Organizational Leadership and Supervision) to ensure this credential is properly recorded on their official transcripts.  Students not enrolling in a designated Honors section must complete the Honors Contract to ensure credit is properly denoted on transcript.

      For more information, contact OLS at 317-278-0286 or the IUPUI Honors College at 317-274-7193.

    • Web: http://honorscollege.iupui.edu.

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