BAS OLRC Curriculum, Emphasis Areas & Courses

OLRC

Offered on main campus and online, the College of Information Science's Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership & Regional Commerce (BAS OLRC) prepares you to lead and grow organizations, drive local and regional economic development, and build a career at the intersection of business, leadership and community impact.

120

Units to Complete Degree, Includes:
42 Major Units

2

Ways to Study:
On Campus
Online

2

Emphasis Areas:
Organizational Leadership
Regional Commerce


Learning Outcomes

The BAS in Organizational Leadership and Regional Commerce is a robust program with learning outcomes designed to position graduates for dynamic careers across industries.

  • Communication (Verbal, Written, Virtual): The student will be able to efficiently analyze, evaluate and contrast ideas both verbally and in writing. They will listen to others and be able to effectively communicate complex ideas and information across a variety of media.
  • Strategic Thinking/Project Management: The student will apply advanced knowledge of major leadership, business management and communication theories to make effective business and leadership decisions. The student will develop this knowledge throughout their coursework as well as utilize this knowledge in a supervised capstone project, internship and/or supervised research experience.
  • Ethics: The student will demonstrate what it means to be an ethical leader. They will be able to effectively assess a situation, identify pertinent ethical dilemmas and construct an appropriate action plan that considers not only their own values, but also considers the wellbeing of others and society as a whole.
  • Critical Thinking: The student will demonstrate critical thinking strategies—including reasoning, problem solving, analysis, creating and evaluation—throughout their coursework as well as utilize this knowledge in a supervised capstone project, internship and/or supervised research experience.

Emphasis Areas

Students choose one of two dynamic emphasis areas in the BAS in Organizational Leadership and Regional Commerce:

Students earning their BAS in Organizational Leadership and Regional Commerce with an Organizational Leadership emphasis study dynamics within public and private organizations.

  • Courses delve into supervisory theory and analyze applications in workplace situations.
  • Students develop management skills and learn methods to motivate and inspire employees and diverse groups of individuals.
  • In a capstone course, students apply their skills to a project in their community, providing them an opportunity to gain real-world experience.
  • Graduates find jobs in human resources management, supply chain management, logistics management, corporate training and more.

Students earning their BAS in Organizational Leadership and Regional Commerce with a Regional Commerce emphasis study small business and entrepreneurship.

  • Courses focus on marketing, business growth and development, the role of tourism and entertainment in bolstering a local or regional economy, and service and trade.
  • In addition to traditional classroom lecture and coursework, students gain experience and build skill through internships, research projects and business plan development.
  • The program also offers networking opportunities as students work alongside local business development professionals, leaders and economists.
  • Graduates find roles with government entities and private businesses or they may even start their own enterprises.

Sample Four-Year Plan

120 units are required for graduation.

Click to view sample courses by year:

Year 1 | Fall

ENGL 101: First-Year Composition 3 units
General Education3 units
UNIV 101: Introduction to the General Education Experience1 unit
General Education 3 units
Additional Elective Course3 units
TOTAL13 units

Year 1 | Spring

ENGL 102: First-Year Composition3 units
General Education3 units
General Education3 units
MATH (based on placement)3 units
Additional Elective Course3 units
TOTAL16 units

Year 2 | Fall

Major Course3 units
General Education3 units
First-Semester Language3 units
Additional Elective Course4 units
Major Course3 units
TOTAL16 units

Year 2 | Spring

Major Course3 units
Major Course3 units
Major Course3 units
General Education3 units
Second-Semester Language4 units
TOTAL16 units

Year 3 | Fall

Major Course3 units
Major Course3 units
Major Course3 units
Additional Elective Course3 units
Additional Elective Course3 units
TOTAL13 units

Year 3 | Spring

Major Core Course3 units
Major Core Course3 units
Major Core Course3 units
Major Core Course3 units
Additional Elective Course3 units
TOTAL15 units

Year 4 | Fall

Major Course3 units
Major Course3 units
Major Course3 units
Additional Elective Course3 units
Additional Elective Course3 units
TOTAL15 units

Year 4 | Spring

Major Course3 units
Major Course3 units
Additional Elective Course3 units
Additional Elective Course3 units
TOTAL12 units
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS120 units

This is a sample plan and is subject to change based on catalog year, placement tests, AP/CLEP credit, transfer work, minor requirements, summer school, etc. The official degree requirements may be found in the University General Catalog and all University of Arizona students should refer to the Academic Advising Report for specific graduation requirements.


Curriculum & Courses

Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership and Regional Commerce students take a mix of foundations, general education, core and electives courses, subject to change based on catalog year, placement tests, AP/CLEP credit, transfer work, minor requirements, summer school, etc.

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Foundations

Specific unit requirements may vary based on placement and/or prior college-level coursework:

  • First-year English or equivalent
  • MATH Foundation: PHIL 110, LING 123, MATH 107 or MATH 112
  • Second language fourth-semester proficiency

General Education

  • Introduction to General Education (1 unit)
  • Exploring Perspectives Courses (12 units, including at least one course from each domain: Artist, Humanist, Natural Scientist, Social Scientist)
  • Building Connections Courses (9 units)
  • General Education Capstone (1 unit)

Learn More About U of A General Education Requirements

Students who started before Spring 2022 will follow the previous U of A GenEd requirements:

  • Tier 1 Individuals & Societies (6 units)
  • Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures (6 units)
  • Tier 1 Natural Sciences (6 units)
  • Tier 2 Humanities (3 units)
  • Tier 2 Individuals & Society (3 units)
  • Tier 2 Arts (3 units)
  • Diversity (3 units)

Ready to inspire teams, drive change and build thriving organizations?

Learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadreship and Regional Commerce by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu, or review the admissions process and begin your application now.

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