Organizational Leadership and Supervision (A.S.)

Program: A.S.
Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Neff Hall 288 ~ 260-481-6420 ~ ipfw.edu/ols

The student-learning outcomes for the degree are as follows: 

•  Students will demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues and theories in the areas of leadership, human resources systems, and team design and facilitation.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of organizational behavior at the individual, group, and organizational levels of analysis using theories derived from several behavioral sciences.
• Students will show an awareness of the cultural context of organizations and demonstrate their ability to work with diverse others.
• Students will be able to apply theories to real organizational and leadership problems.
• Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Students will be able to manage their environment by planning for and using current technology, tools, and processes.

This program helps you prepare for leadership positions or for advancement in a wide variety of organizations. The A.S. with a major in organizational leadership and supervision is of particular benefit to individuals who already possess technical skills and work experience and to students who complete the program along with a bachelor’s degree in a technical or behavioral-science area. 

To earn the A.S. with a major in organizational leadership and supervision, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the  College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Sciece, Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision (see Part 4 ); earn a grade of C- or better in ENG W131, ENG W233, and each OLS course; and complete the following requirements: