Organizational Management in Leadership, B.S./M.S.

Dual Degree Program Overview

The Dual Degree Program is a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree for highly motivated adult students who desire to earn both a B.S. in Organizational Management (ORM) and an M.S. in Leadership (LDR) within a single accelerated program. This program provides qualified students a cost-effective and faster avenue to complete their degrees, an earlier entry into the workforce and a competitive edge in their professional lives.

The Dual Degree combines two accelerated degree programs allowing students to complete both degrees in the quickest time possible. Those accepted into the Dual Degree will be allowed to begin the Master’s program after completing 105 hours (rather than the required 120) as long as all General Education and ORM Major course requirements are completed. Within the Dual Degree program, the first 4 courses in the Master’s program will count toward the completion of the undergraduate degree. Through this program students will save one full semester of coursework. A student who has transferred in an AA degree and who has satisfied all their electives through transfer credits or Professional Education Credits can earn both degrees in as little as 3 years (only 9 semesters).

Students may request to be a Dual Degree Candidate at any time as long as they have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA but cannot officially apply for acceptance into the Dual Degree program until they have completed the first four courses in the ORM Major.

Admissions Criteria

1. Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in student’s total program at PBA
2. Obtain a GPA of 3.5 based on the first four courses in the ORM Major
   • ORM 3014 - Group and Organizational Behavior 
   • ORM 3224 - Career Assessment & Planning 
   • ORM 3054 - Business English 
   • ORM 3144 - Organizational Management 
3. Complete the Dual Degree Application packet (with required references)
4. Achieve a minimum score of 8 on the eWrite assessment (normally completed during the admissions process when students begin at PBA). Students may be able to retake the eWrite if needed.

Students will pay the normal per credit hour cost for undergraduate courses and for graduate courses depending on which one you are taking within any given semester, but since you are taking fewer courses you will save money through this program.

Students will receive the B.S. degree in Organizational Management and the M.S. in Leadership at the same time.

NOTE: Within the Dual Degree program, the first four courses in the Master’s program will count toward the completion of the undergraduate degree. Then, Dual Degree students will continue through the final six Master’s level courses to receive the Bachelor degree in Organizational Management and the Master degree in Leadership.

Graduate courses students complete within the dual degree program will apply toward their elective credits required for the undergraduate degree if they are not able to continue to full completion of the program. Note: students must have 120 hours to complete the undergraduate degree.

Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to remain in the Dual Degree program.

Dual Degree Program: B.S. in Organizational Management/M.S. in Leadership

145 Credit Hours

Sample Degree Plan

 Organizational Management/Master of Science in Leadership 2012-2013