Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Leadership (CIP# 1105202012)
School of Business
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Leadership provides students the opportunity to earn a degree that will enhance their placement in higher-level management and supervisory positions within the business community. This program, designed to layer on top of an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree or an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to become successful managers and leaders within public, private and non-profit organizations. The curriculum emphasizes a practical, hands-on application approach and exposure to understanding supervision and management.
Please contact your student success coach for help selecting electives that may lead to a technical certificate in Business, Real Estate, or another field while you are pursuing your bachelor's degree.
Program Concentrations
- Business Management
- Leadership and Change
- Human Resources Management
Potential Careers
- Business Analyst
- Chief Executive
- Accounting Manager
- Finance Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resource Manager
Salary & Earnings Information
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Contacts
Future/Prospective BASBOL Students
Please visit the Virtual Advising Center:
https://valenciacollege.edu/students/advising-counseling/virtual-advising.php
Current BASBOL Students
Your Student Success Coach contact information can be found in Atlas. Log into Atlas, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Coach.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this program.
Admission Requirements
Students must submit official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities and must meet one of the following criteria:
- Completion of an Associate in Arts (A.A) degree* from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours of course work and a 2.0 overall Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Completion of an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree* from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours of course work and a 2.0 overall Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Completion of at least 60 semester credit hours of college level course work at a regionally accredited institution, including 15 credits that are in applicable to Valencia’s College’s General Education Program requirements, with a minimum of a 2.0 overall Grade Point Average (GPA).
*Other Associate or higher degrees must be formally evaluated by the Business Department for admission.
Program Requirements for Students Entering with an Associate in Science Degree
Program Outcomes
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Demonstrate collaborative skills in team settings to plan and accomplish complex business tasks.
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Devise a professional growth strategy that incorporates current leadership theory in business settings.
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Demonstrate the ability to use managerial accounting applications, concepts, analytical abilities, and management information systems in business settings.
-
Explain the importance of cultural awareness along with an appreciation for diversity in the context of management and supervision.
-
Compare effective business communication skills across multiple mediums; including oral, print, digital, and video.
Students with an A.S. Degree
Students who have completed an Associate in Science (A.S) degree typically possess 15 -21 hours of transferable general education courses. While missing credits may be completed after program admission, students must complete all Valencia General Education requirements and all Gordon Rule requirements in order to successfully complete the bachelor program. A.S. degree student must have the following coursework:
- 39-45 credit hours in discipline-specific courses
- 15-21 credit hours in general education.
In their junior and senior years, students will be required to complete:
- An additional 15-21 credit hours of general education.
- 45 credit hours of required lower and upper-division technical courses
- Students must complete one of the following courses: CGS 1060C, CGS 2091C, CGS 2100C, CGS 2510C, or CGS 2545C unless one of those courses was previously completed.
Note Students should consult the BASBOL Program Advisor to ensure they are taking the appropriate courses and to avoid taking excess credits.
General Education B.A.S. Requirements
| ENC 1102 | FRESHMAN COMPOSITION II (GR) +*~^ | 3 |
| SPC 1608 | FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH ~^ | 3 |
| or SPC 1017 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION |
| +*~GR^ | |
| +*~^ | |
| +*~^ | |
| +*~GR^ | |
| 15-21 |
Business and Organizational Leadership Core Courses
| GEB 1011 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ^ | 3 |
| BUL 2241 | BUSINESS LAW I *^ | 3 |
| GEB 3213 | BUSINESS WRITING AND COMMUNICATION +* | 3 |
| MAN 3353 | MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICES +* | 3 |
| MAR 3023 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT +* | 3 |
| MAN 3240 | PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR +* | 3 |
| ACG 3024 | ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR MANAGERS +* | 3 |
| MAN 4162 | CUSTOMER RELATIONS FOR MANAGERS +* | 3 |
| MAN 4120 | LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES AND SUPERVISION +* | 3 |
| MAN 4301 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT +* | 3 |
| MAN 4720 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE +* | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 |
Concentrations
Business Management
The Business Management concentration is designed to help students broaden their managerial knowledge and skills. It seeks to enhance comprehension of applied business practices and prepare students for managerial and administrative roles in a variety of industries. Students will gain experience in critical thinking and problem solving through the study of principles and real world applications.
| CIS 3304C | MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS + | 3 |
| or MAN 4930 | SELECTED TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT |
| GEB 4891 | STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING + | 3 |
| MAN 3101 | HUMAN RELATIONS IN MANAGEMENT + | 3 |
| MAN 4600 | INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT + | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Leadership and Change
The Leadership and Change concentration is designed to assist students in broadening their
knowledge and skills in leading change within organizations and businesses. It seeks to
advance student comprehension of the leadership and change processes necessary to thrive in
an ever-evolving business environment. Students will gain experience with the theories, tools,
and approaches in navigating, influencing, and leading change by studying the principles and
real-world applications.
| LDR 3215 | CHANGE LEADERSHIP + | 3 |
| LDR 3363 | TEAMWORK, COLLABORATION, AND GROUP DYNAMICS + | 3 |
| LDR 4365 | NEGOTIATING AND NAVIGATING POWER RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICT + | 3 |
| MAN 4054 | MANAGING INNOVATION + | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Management concentration is designed to assist students in broadening their
knowledge and skills in human resources within organizations and businesses. It seeks to
advance student comprehension of the recruitment, relations, and development, of employees along with workforce planning necessary for human resources. Students will gain experience with the theories, tools,
and approaches in human resources by studying the principles and real-world applications.
| MAN 3312 | EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT + | 3 |
| MAN 3361 | DIGITAL RECRUITMENT + | 3 |
| MAN 4323 | APPLIED CONCEPTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES + | 3 |
| MAN 4384 | STRATEGIC WORKFORCE PLANNING + | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Footnotes
+ This course must be completed with a "C" or better.
Graduation Requirements:
- In addition to completing the course requirements detailed in the curriculum in order to graduate, students must:
- Earn a minimum 2.0 Valencia College and Overall GPA.
- Complete all Core and Concentration course work with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all core and concentration courses.
- Satisfy Valencia’s General Education requirements and Gordon Rule requirements unless you hold an Associate in Arts or Bachelor’s degree or have completed the entire general education program at a regionally accredited institution.
-
Satisfy the civic literacy requirement. As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, students initially entering a Florida College System institution in the 2021-22 school year*, and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy prior to graduation by:
a. receiving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE), and
b. successful completion of one of the following:
-
successfully passing POS 2041 U.S. GOVERNMENT, or AMH 2010 UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877 or AMH 2020 U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT or
-
successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
AP Government & Politics: United States Test** (passing score =3), or
AP United States History Test** (passing score = 4), or
CLEP American Government** (passing score = 50)
CLEP History of the United States I** (passing score = 50)
-
*The Department of Education has provided guidance that the Civic Literacy requirement is based on the student's governing catalog year (e.g., it is for all students who have a catalog year of Fall 2021 or after even if they had previously attended a Florida public institution).
**receiving a passing score will satisfy both the FCLE and course requirements.
- Complete at least 25% of the 120 credit hour degree program (30 credits) at Valencia College, based upon the Florida College System's requirement of a 2+2 admission into the baccalaureate program. Fifteen of those credits must be 3000 or 4000 level courses from the program core course list.
- Submit an application for graduation through Atlas by the deadline date listed in the Academic Calendar in the online official catalog. The student must have at least the minimum number of college-level credits for the degree, including all courses currently registered, in order to submit a graduation application.
- Fulfill all financial obligations to Valencia College.
- Foreign Language: Successfully complete the Florida foreign language requirement: two years high school or one year of college (at least eight credits) in a single foreign language. American Sign Language is acceptable. Foreign language taken at the college level does not satisfy the General Education credits.
Total Semester Credits required – 120 credit hours in addition to completing the Civic Literacy and Foreign Language Requirements above. The credit courses required may vary depending on the credits the student brings to the BAS program. Additional courses to complete the required 120 credit hours for graduation must apply to the degree and be approved by an advisor.
Students who have completed core courses prior to entering the BAS program may substitute CGS 2510C SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS, CIS 3304C MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, OST 1335C BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, OST 2836C MICROSOFT ACCESS (DATABASE MANAGEMENT), OST 2854C MICROSOFT OFFICE (APPLICATIONS PACKAGE), OST 2858C MICROSOFT EXCEL, or any lower or upper level ACG, APA, BUL, CCJ, CJE, CJC, CJJ, ECO, FIN, GEB, LDR, MAN, MAR, MKA, MNA, REE, SBM, or TAX courses with Student Success Coach approval.
Program Requirements for Students Entering with an Associate in Arts Degree
Program Outcomes
-
Demonstrate collaborative skills in team settings to plan and accomplish complex business tasks.
-
Devise a professional growth strategy that incorporates current leadership theory in business settings.
-
Demonstrate the ability to use managerial accounting applications, concepts, analytical abilities, and management information systems in business settings.
-
Explain the importance of cultural awareness along with an appreciation for diversity in the context of management and supervision.
-
Compare effective business communication skills across multiple mediums; including oral, print, digital, and video.
Students with an A.A. degree:
Program Concentration B.A.S. Requirements
Students who have completed an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from a regionally accredited institution must complete:
| CGS 2100C | COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| or CGS 1060C | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS |
| or CGS 2091C | SOCIAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
| or CGS 2510C | SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS |
| or CGS 2545C | DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS |
| 12 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Note: Students should consult the BAS BOL Student Success Coach to ensure they are taking the appropriate courses and to avoid taking excess credits.
Business and Organizational Leadership Core Courses
| GEB 1011 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ^ | 3 |
| BUL 2241 | BUSINESS LAW I *^ | 3 |
| GEB 3213 | BUSINESS WRITING AND COMMUNICATION +* | 3 |
| MAN 3353 | MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICES +* | 3 |
| MAR 3023 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT +* | 3 |
| MAN 3240 | PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR +* | 3 |
| ACG 3024 | ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR MANAGERS +* | 3 |
| MAN 4162 | CUSTOMER RELATIONS FOR MANAGERS +* | 3 |
| MAN 4120 | LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES AND SUPERVISION +* | 3 |
| MAN 4301 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT +* | 3 |
| MAN 4720 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE +* | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 |
Concentrations
Business Management
The Business Management concentration is designed to help students broaden their managerial knowledge and skills. It seeks to enhance comprehension of applied business practices and prepare students for managerial and administrative roles in a variety of industries. Students will gain experience in critical thinking and problem solving through the study of principles and real world applications.
| CIS 3304C | MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS + | 3 |
| or MAN 4930 | SELECTED TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT |
| GEB 4891 | STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING + | 3 |
| MAN 3101 | HUMAN RELATIONS IN MANAGEMENT + | 3 |
| MAN 4600 | INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT + | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Leadership and Change
The Leadership and Change concentration is designed to assist students in broadening their
knowledge and skills in leading change within organizations and businesses. It seeks to
advance student comprehension of the leadership and change processes necessary to thrive in
an ever-evolving business environment. Students will gain experience with the theories, tools,
and approaches in navigating, influencing, and leading change by studying the principles and
real-world applications.
| LDR 3215 | CHANGE LEADERSHIP + | 3 |
| LDR 3363 | TEAMWORK, COLLABORATION, AND GROUP DYNAMICS + | 3 |
| LDR 4365 | NEGOTIATING AND NAVIGATING POWER RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICT + | 3 |
| MAN 4054 | MANAGING INNOVATION + | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Management concentration is designed to assist students in broadening their
knowledge and skills in human resources within organizations and businesses. It seeks to
advance student comprehension of the recruitment, relations, and development, of employees along with workforce planning necessary for human resources. Students will gain experience with the theories, tools,
and approaches in human resources by studying the principles and real-world applications.
| MAN 3312 | EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT + | 3 |
| MAN 3361 | DIGITAL RECRUITMENT + | 3 |
| MAN 4323 | APPLIED CONCEPTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES + | 3 |
| MAN 4384 | STRATEGIC WORKFORCE PLANNING + | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Footnotes
+ This course must be completed with a "C" or better.
Graduation Requirements:
- In addition to completing the course requirements detailed in the curriculum in order to graduate, students must:
- Earn a minimum 2.0 Valencia College and Overall GPA.
- Complete all Core and Concentration course work with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all core and concentration courses.
- Satisfy Valencia’s General Education requirements and Gordon Rule requirements unless you hold an Associate in Arts or Bachelor’s degree or have completed the entire general education program at a regionally accredited institution.
-
Satisfy the civic literacy requirement. As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, students initially entering a Florida College System institution in the 2021-22 school year*, and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy prior to graduation by:
a. receiving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE), and
b. successful completion of one of the following:
-
successfully passing POS 2041 U.S. GOVERNMENT, or AMH 2010 UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877 or AMH 2020 U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT or
-
successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
AP Government & Politics: United States Test** (passing score =3), or
AP United States History Test** (passing score = 4), or
CLEP American Government** (passing score = 50)
CLEP History of the United States I** (passing score = 50)
-
*The Department of Education has provided guidance that the Civic Literacy requirement is based on the student's governing catalog year (e.g., it is for all students who have a catalog year of Fall 2021 or after even if they had previously attended a Florida public institution).
**receiving a passing score will satisfy both the FCLE and course requirements.
- Complete at least 25% of the 120 credit hour degree program (30 credits) at Valencia College, based upon the Florida College System's requirement of a 2+2 admission into the baccalaureate program. Fifteen of those credits must be 3000 or 4000 level courses from the program core course list.
- Submit an application for graduation through Atlas by the deadline date listed in the Academic Calendar in the online official catalog. The student must have at least the minimum number of college-level credits for the degree, including all courses currently registered, in order to submit a graduation application.
- Fulfill all financial obligations to Valencia College.
- Foreign Language: Successfully complete the Florida foreign language requirement: two years high school or one year of college (at least eight credits) in a single foreign language. American Sign Language is acceptable. Foreign language taken at the college level does not satisfy the General Education credits.
Total Semester Credits required – 120 credit hours in addition to completing the Civic Literacy and Foreign Language Requirements above. The credit courses required may vary depending on the credits the student brings to the BAS program. Additional courses to complete the required 120 credit hours for graduation must apply to the degree and be approved by an advisor.
Students who have completed core courses prior to entering the BAS program may substitute CGS 2510C SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS, CIS 3304C MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, OST 1335C BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, OST 2836C MICROSOFT ACCESS (DATABASE MANAGEMENT), OST 2854C MICROSOFT OFFICE (APPLICATIONS PACKAGE), OST 2858C MICROSOFT EXCEL, or any lower or upper level ACG, APA, BUL, CCJ, CJE, CJC, CJJ, ECO, FIN, GEB, LDR, MAN, MAR, MKA, MNA, REE, SBM, or TAX courses with Student Success Coach approval.
