Bachelor of Professional Studies - International Organizational Leadership

Program Overview

As US firms expand their businesses abroad, many will need skilled professionals who can formulate market entry strategies, provide advice on legal concerns and assist with organizational and administrative issues. Increasing competition and globalization also means that job opportunities will exist for individuals who have a comprehensive knowledge of international business, foreign cultures and languages.

This concentration prepares students for challenging career opportunities across geographies, business lines and cultures. The International Organizational Leadership concentration is available through:

Austin Peay State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
Tennessee Technological University
University of Memphis

Program Requirements (120 hours)

The courses listed below under each of the noted categories have been developed to meet the course standards for Regents Online Degree Programs. Students should check with their advisor regarding other online and traditional courses that may meet the requirements of the noted categories.

1. University Admission

You must apply and meet the admission requirements for your university home institution.

2. General Education

You must meet the General Education Requirements of your home institution. It is critical to talk with your advisor(s) prior to enrollment regarding the General Education Requirements and transferability.

Complete all of your general education courses through your university, OR
Meet with the university Transcript Advisor to determine which prior college credits and/or work experience credits fulfill the university general education requirements, OR
Complete the General Education Requirements online through any of the Board of Regents Community Colleges. Be sure to consult your university advisor prior to taking courses.

3. Professional Core (Choose courses from each area)
Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours
Administration & Supervision
PADM 3601	Public Administration	3
MGMT 3610	Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior	3
TECH 4381	Principles of Supervision	3
LIST 4093	Special Topics and Leadership	3
Organizational Systems
PM 4120	Organizational Theory & Behavior	3
PADM 4226	Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations	3
Team & Organizational Relations
ORCO 3240	Organizational Communication	3
COMM 3010	Integrated Corporate Communication	3
Statistical Methods
SOCI 4510	Introduction to Social Research	3
SOAA 3350	Social Statistics	3
JOUR 3410	Public Relations Research	3
Written Communications (choose two courses from this area)
ENGL 3134	Computers, Writing & Literature	3
ENGL 3250	Professional Communication	3
JOUR 3421	Public Relations Writing	3
International Context
SPAN 3550	Latin America: The Countries and the Peoples	3
POLI 4350	International Law	3
JOUR 4712	Mass Media & Cultures	3
PS 3510	International Political Economy	3
POLS 3010	Comparative Politics	3
Total hours:		21
4. International Organizational Leadership Concentration (all required)
BMGT 3600	International Management	3
POLI 4350	International Law	3
PS 3510	International Political Economy	3
COMM 3560	Intercultural Communication	3
POLS 4508	Theories and Concepts in International Relations	3
Total hours:		15
5. International Organizational Leadership Electives or Additional General Education
If needed- discuss elective course options with your academic advisor.
Total hours:		21
6. Culminating Projects
UNIV 4995	Culminating Special Project	3
Total hours:		3

7. Graduation Requirements

Include the following:

At least 120 semester hours total.
At least 60 semester hours from a 4-year institution, of which at least 30 hours are from the degree-granting institution.
At least 45 semester hours at the 3000-4000 level.
No more than 24 semester hours in business courses.

Graduation: You may receive your diploma by mail or attend the official graduation activities and ceremonies at your home institution.

Diploma: Your home institution will conduct your program audit and grant your degree. Your degree will note the name of your home institution. Your diploma will be the same as all other diplomas.