Bachelor of Arts in Organization Development
Regis University’s Bachelor of Arts in Organization Development prepares career-oriented adults and professionals in the areas of human resource management, leadership, and organizational behavior.
Class Format
- Available in accelerated 5- and 8-week terms
- Classroom format is not available in Nevada.
ClassroomTuition
Classroom-based courses: $395 /credit hour
Total Degree Requirements
Bachelor's Degree: 128 Credit Hours
Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees: 152 Credit Hours
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The Regis University CPS campus-based B.A. in Organization Development degree introduces adult students like you to the best in management and ethical business practices, enabling you to pursue careers in a wide variety of organizations, including for-profits, nonprofits, major corporations, and global enterprises.
Regis University CPS Bachelor of Arts in Organization Development curriculum covers key areas of this dynamic field, including courses in:
- Managing Cultural Diversity
- Strategic Leadership
- Organizational Behavior
- Ethical Decision Making in Business
In today’s competitive and evolving business landscape, more companies are turning to organization development to streamline operations and implement processes to increase productivity.
The Organization Development degree from Regis University CPS equips you with a thorough knowledge of behavioral science. You’ll learn how complex organization development strategies are used to change internal beliefs, attitudes, values and structures of an organization to take advantage of new technologies, adapt to market changes, and overcome challenges.
Who should enroll in the Regis University CPS Bachelor of Arts in Organization Development program?
The Regis CPS University campus-based Organization Development degree program suits you, the busy professional, offering flexibility and convenience. It’s designed for adult students like you who are in organizational leadership or staff department management positions, with specialized or technical expertise, that are managing individuals and teams.
The Bachelor of Arts in Organization Development program lays the foundation for you to continue your adult student education in our Regis MBA program, or through other graduate degrees from our Regis CPS School of Management.
A Faster Path to Success Through Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
Regis University's School of Management offers Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, enabling you to complete both degree programs in only 152-credit hours (158-credit hours for any Bachelor’s degree combined with the MBA) by:
- Planning early for the Master’s portion of your education
- Allowing two Graduate courses to be counted toward your Undergraduate degree
- Utilizing a more efficient use of your credit requirements and tuition dollars
- Learn more about program requirements and additional admissions information
Flexible Learning Formats That Fit Your Lifestyle
Regis University CPS offers courses in the classroom, online, and as Directed Study. Our accelerated 5- and 8-week course formats will put you on the fast track to earning your degree.
Click on a topic below to learn more about your degree:Start Dates
| Starts | Classes Begin | Classes End |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | January 9 | February 12 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | February 13 | March 18 |
| Spring 3 - 2012 | March 19 | April 22 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | May 7 | June 10 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | June 11 | July 15 |
| Summer 3 - 2012 | July 16 | August 19 |
| Starts | Classes Begin | Classes End | Registration Ends for Online Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | January 9 | March 4 | January 4 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | March 5 | April 29 | February 29 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | May 7 | July 1 | May 2 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | July 2 | August 26 | June 27 |
Required Courses
Total Degree Requirements (128 Credit Hours)
Core Studies Requirements (45 Credit Hours)
- Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- English Composition (3 Credit Hours)
- Advanced Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- Literature/Humanities (6 Credit Hours)
- Global Issues (6 Credit Hours)
- Social Sciences (6 Credit Hours)
- Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
- Natural Sciences (3 Credit Hours)
- Philosophy (6 Credit Hours)
- Religious Studies (6 Credit Hours)
Foundational Courses (30 Credit Hours)
- BA 300 Business Systems in a Sustainable Society (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 315 Developing Management Skills (3 Credit Hours)
- BA/EC 335 Global Business Issues (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 366 Management Essentials (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 381 Legal Environment of Business (3 Credit Hours)
- EC 320 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
- EC 330 Principles of Microeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
- FIN 215 Principles of Budget and Finance (3 Credit Hours)
- MKT 325 Marketing Principles (3 Credit Hours)
- MT 204 Contemporary Mathematics (3 Credit Hours) OR
MT 270 Introduction to Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
Upper Division Requirements (30 Credit Hours)
- BA 410/COM 410 Strategic Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 426 Managing Cultural Diversity (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 452 Management of Human Resources (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 454 Organizational Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 479/CIS 480 Managing Technology for Business Strategies (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 480E-W Issues in Management (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 493A Business Research (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 493B Senior Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
- BA 495E Ethical Decision Making in Business (3 Credit Hours)
Minor (Optional) (0 or 12 Credit Hours)
General Electives (14 or 26 Credit Hours)
Twenty-six elective hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not chosen. Technical credits may be used to meet this requirement.
Tuition Comparison
Find out how the cost of an undergraduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions. Contact your Enrollment Counselor for more information.
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argosy University | 30 - 120 | $540 | $2,015 | $18,215 - $66,815 |
| Colorado Christian University | 30 - 128 | $427 | $1,400 | $14,210 - $56,056 |
| Colorado State University | 30 - 120 | $348 | $6,579 | $17,032 - $48,393 |
| Columbia College Aurora | 30 - 120 | $195 | $110 | $5,960 - $23,510 |
| DeVry University | 30 - 139 | $485 | $320 - $360 | $14,870 - $67,775 |
| Metro State College of Denver | 30 - 120 | $221 | $4,100 | $10,721 - $30,584 |
| Naropa | 30 - 120 | $850 | $2,640 | $28,140 - $104,640 |
| Regis University | 30 - 128 | $395 | $50 | $11,900 - $50,610 |
| University of Colorado at Denver | 30 - 120 | $336 | $884 - $4,763 | $10,964 - $45,083 |
| University of Denver/The Women's College and University College* | 30 - 123 | $697 | $270 - $822 | $21,180 - $86,554 |
| University of Phoenix | 30 - 120 | $398 | $950 - $3,800 | $12,875 - $51,500 |
| William Howard Taft University | 30 - 120 | $225 | $400 - $1,255 | $7,150 - $28,255 |
*Quarter hours converted to semester.
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American InterContinental University* | 30 - 121 | $433 | $50 | $13,035 - $52,424 |
| Argosy University | 30 - 120 | $540 | $225 | $16,425 - $65,025 |
| Capella University* | 30 - 121 | $463 | $50 | $13,931 - $56,035 |
| Colorado Technical University* | 30 - 121 | $433 | $50 | $13,035 - $52,424 |
| Columbia College Aurora | 30 - 120 | $229 | $110 | $6,980 - $27,590 |
| CSU (Colorado State University) Global Campus | 30 - 120 | $350 | $25 | $10,525 - $42,025 |
| DeVry University | 30 - 139 | $540 | $60 - $360 | $16,260 - $75,420 |
| Drexel University* | 30 - 124 | $970 | $520 - $2,080 | $29,625 - $122,379 |
| Jones International University | 30 - 120 | $520 | $100 | $15,700 - $62,500 |
| Kaplan University* | 30 - 121 | $554 | $845 | $17,457 - $67,846 |
| Mercy College | 30 - 120 | $706 | $2,160 | $23,340 - $86,880 |
| National University* | 30 - 121 | $460 | $160 | $13,951 - $55,784 |
| Nova Southeastern University | 30 - 120 | $605 | $50 | $18,200 - $72,650 |
| Regis University | 30 - 128 | $460 | $50 | $13,850 - $58,930 |
| St. Leo University | 30 - 120 | $470 | $40 | $14,140 - $56,440 |
| Thomas Edison State College | 30 - 120 | $212 | $452 | $6,812 - $25,892 |
| University of Denver/University College* | 30 - 121 | $725 | $180 - $720 | $21,941 - $88,490 |
| University of Maryland/University College | 30 - 120 | $499 | $515 - $1,685 | $15,485 - $61,565 |
| University of Phoenix | 30 - 120 | $570 | $950 - $3,800 | $18,050 - $72,200 |
| Walden University | 30 - 121 | $418 | $280 - $1,120 | $12,817 - $51,687 |
| Western Governors University | 30 - 134 | $240 | $155 - $425 | $7,355 - $32,585 |
| Western International University | 30 - 126 | $465 | $25 | $13,975 - $58,615 |
*Quarter hours converted to semester.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Submitting an application is the first step toward achieving your personal and professional goal of earning a Bachelor's degree. Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates, or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.
An enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide valuable information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend programs and classes, and help you get started with the application process.
Materials Needed for Application and Admission
- Completed Online Undergraduate Application Form.
- $50.00 nonrefundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students).
- Writing Skills Placement Essay: Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities.
- Transcripts: Provide official college transcripts of prior coursework within 30 days from the start of first class. If you have never attended college, request official high school or GED transcripts. All transcripts need to be sent directly to the CPS Undergraduate Office of Admissions.
- Work Experience: Document that you have at least three years of full-time work experience after high school, or a combination of full-time work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
- Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.
- Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. All documents must be received by the admission office 4 weeks prior to the start term to ensure proper placement in your first course.
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